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The short answer
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
Commute to Waterloo
55 min peak · 68 min off-peak
Train changes
Direct
Schools
South Farnham School
0.8 miles away
Outstanding
The Abbey School
0.8 miles away
Outstanding
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
1.9 miles away
Outstanding
Farnham Heath End
1 miles away
Good
Weydon School
1.4 miles away
Good
St Michael's Church of England Controlled Junior School
2.3 miles away
Good
Property market
Median sale band by property type, based on Land Registry transactions in a 3-mile radius.
Detached
£900k–£1m
24 recent sales
Semi-detached
£400k–£500k
21 recent sales
Terraced
£300k–£400k
25 recent sales
Flat
under £300k
21 recent sales
Recent example sales
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
47
Restaurants
9/10
Arts & culture
13
Health clubs
6
Nurseries
Counts and scores only — named venues for restaurants and arts/culture aren't tracked yet, unlike pubs and green space above.
Practicalities
Crime
Very low
Index 17 · well below average
Average broadband
0 Mbps
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