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Property investment stats for Farnham, South East

A complete guide to property investment in Farnham.

Last updated: 18 September 2025

Investment summary

Farnham offers a balanced property market, with a mix of owner-occupied and private rented homes sitting near the national average. The area is attractive for families, which make up a large share of households, and the population is highly educated and professional, with both metrics in the top 90th percentile compared to other areas in Britain. The median price per square foot is £525 per sq ft, and affordability is reasonable for the region, as shown by a price-to-income ratio of 6.7. Rental demand is supported by a strong student presence and a professional tenant base. The current median asking sale price for a 3-bedroom house is £625,000, while a 2-bedroom flat is listed at £360,750.

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Key investment stats for Farnham

Median price per sq ft

£525 / sq ft

Average rental yield

4.4%

Capital growth (1y)

-0.7%

Sales in past year

292

* Property stats calculated for last full calendar year (2024).

Live property stats in Farnham

Live prices in Farnham, South East

* Extreme prices clipped for legibility

Properties for sale

Median price

£599,975

25% of properties below...

£399,988

75% of properties below...

£1,012,500

Most expensive property

£3,500,000

Live listings

208

Median days on market

74

Should you invest in Farnham?

Opportunities

  • Investors can benefit from strong rental yields of 4.4%, with the top postcode district offering up to 4.7%.
  • The area’s high proportion of families and professionals creates a stable tenant base and supports consistent rental demand.
  • Achievable discounts are available, with a median gap between achieved and asking prices of £10,000 (the typical achieved discount), allowing room for negotiation.

Risks

  • Capital growth over the last year has changed by -0.7%, which may signal short-term uncertainty for those seeking rapid appreciation.
  • Properties typically spend 74 days on the market, which could affect liquidity for sellers.
  • The rent-to-income ratio of 24.5% suggests affordability could be stretched for some tenants, potentially limiting future rent increases.

Outlook

Farnham’s property market has shown steady annualised growth over three years at 2.9%, and total capital growth for the period is 8.9%. While the past year has seen prices change by -0.7%, the area’s fundamentals remain strong, supported by a highly educated and professional population in the 90th percentile nationally. Rental yields remain attractive, especially in the top-performing district at 4.7%, and the student presence supports ongoing demand.

Liquidity is moderate, with properties spending an average of 74 days on the market and a median discount of £10,000 (the typical achieved discount). Investors should expect a stable environment with mild upside potential, underpinned by consistent demand from families and professionals.

Live properties in Farnham

Investment properties in Farnham, South East

3 bedroom terraced house for sale
20% below median price

£380,000 - Guide Price

3 bedroom terraced house for sale

Arthur Close, Farnham, United Kingd...

Properties needing refurbishment in Farnham, South East
Needs Refurb
3 bedroom town house for sale
On market for 175 days

£650,000 - Offers in Excess of

3 bedroom town house for sale

West Street, Farnham, Surrey, GU9

Slow to sell properties in Farnham, South East
Slow to Sell
1 bedroom retirement property for sale
Reduced by 22%

£299,000

1 bedroom retirement property for sale

Hawthorn Lodge, Farnham

Big price drop properties in Farnham, South East
Big Price Drop
4 bedroom semi-detached house for sale
High yield opportunity

£650,000 - Guide Price

4 bedroom semi-detached house for sale

Potters Gate, Farnham, GU9

HMO properties in Farnham, South East
HMO
6 bedroom house for sale
5,335 sq ft

£2,795,000 - Guide Price

6 bedroom house for sale

Dene Lane, Lower Bourne, Farnham, S...

Properties with planning granted in Farnham, South East
Planning Granted
6 bedroom detached house for sale
65% below median price

£699,950 - Offers Over

6 bedroom detached house for sale

Frensham Road, Lower Bourne, Farnha...

Low price-per-sq-ft properties in Farnham, South East
Low Price per Sq Ft

Achieved vs asking prices

Key takeaway: Balanced market

Discounts exist, but they won't transform deal economics on their own.

Headline stats

• Median discount: £10,000

• 1 in 4 properties sell at > £23,712 below asking

• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £42,500 below asking

In percentage terms:

• Median discount of 2.2%

• 25% of properties discounted by > 3.5%

• 10% of properties discounted by > 6.0%

Best places to invest in Farnham

Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth

Rank
Postcode
Yield
Capital growth
Median £/sq ft
1GU94.7%3.4%£488 / sq ft
2GU104.1%1.8%£498 / sq ft

Data sources

GeoGlider calculates property investment stats by blending official and proprietary datasets. Here's a quick overview of key sources and how we use them:

  • HM Land Registry: Property transaction and sold-price records for England & Wales used to calculate historical capital growth, price levels and comparables.

  • Office for National Statistics (ONS): Demographic and economic indicators for the UK, including Census 2021, supporting area profiling and market context.

  • Ordnance Survey: Authoritative UK geospatial data powering accurate boundaries, roads and terrain for mapping and spatial analysis.

  • GeoProp: Our proprietary AI pipeline that processes millions of property listings to extract rich features and live market signals.

  • Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities: Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) scores and property floor areas.

  • HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC): Household income and employment data to understand local affordability and economic conditions.

Data is updated continuously, matched across sources and rigorously validated.