FarnhamWhat is Farnham, Surrey like to live in?
The short answer: what Farnham is like to live in
Farnham offers a lively market town atmosphere with independent shops, cultural facilities, and attractive historic streets. However, reaching Aldershot station for the commuter train requires an 11-minute drive, so a car is essential.
Key stats
Schools
- OutstandingSouth Farnham School0.8 miles away
- OutstandingThe Abbey School0.8 miles away
- OutstandingSt Joseph's Catholic Primary School1.9 miles away
- GoodFarnham Heath End1 miles away
- GoodWeydon School1.4 miles away
- GoodSt Michael's Church of England Controlled Junior School2.3 miles away
Property market
Median sale band by property type, based on Land Registry transactions in a 3-mile radius.
- Semi-detached · GU12 4BY£330,000
- Flat/Maisonette · GU11 3EP£235,000
- Flat/Maisonette · GU11 2EU£210,000
Well-known pubs nearby
- Nelson Arms0.3 mi
- Borough Beer House0.3 mi
- Teller's Arms0.3 mi
- DEN 970.3 mi
- Albion Tavern0.3 mi
Green space nearby
- The Falkner Arch and Victoria Garden0.3 mi
- Brightwell Garden0.3 mi
- Park Ranger's House0.4 mi
Lifestyle at a glance
Counts and scores only — named venues for restaurants and arts/culture aren't tracked yet, unlike pubs and green space above. Water sports and sports & recreation counts come from Sport England's Active Places Power data (CC BY 4.0).
Healthcare nearby
Source: NHS Digital Organisation Data Service (ODS). Hospital counts are individual hospital sites, not NHS Trusts — one Trust often runs several sites.
Practicalities
Is Farnham a good place to live?
Farnham is a market town in Surrey. Peak trains to Waterloo take about 55 minutes from Aldershot. Recorded crime is very low. Whether it is a good place to live depends on what you need it to do — the figures above are the ones worth checking first.
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What is it like living in Farnham?
Farnham offers a lively market town atmosphere with independent shops, cultural facilities, and attractive historic streets. However, reaching Aldershot station for the commuter train requires an 11-minute drive, so a car is essential.
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