Area guide — GU9
Moving to Farnham
Homes in Farnham sold for an average of £574,500 over the last 12 months, around 26% above the wider South East average. Georgian streets, a craft-college heritage and the Surrey–Hampshire borderlands — a slower, prettier commute traded for proper market-town life. A typical purchase takes 12–16 weeks and costs around £22,575 in fees and taxes on top of the price.
Buying a property: What do I need to do?
Less than you fear, more than you’d guess — and doing things in the right order makes a difference. This is the start of a to-do list that Navo will customise for your property purchase.
Your first four steps
Navo sequences the whole 12–16 weeks and chases what’s slow.
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Start tracking your moveWhat do homes cost here?
Down 0.6% on the year, from 433 recorded sales.
| Property type | Avg. price | |
|---|---|---|
| Flat | £327,000 | |
| Terraced | £430,000 | |
| Semi-detached | £540,500 | |
| Detached | £895,500 |
Detached houses account for 31% of sales — a wide top end that lifts the headline average.
How much does it cost to move?
As well as the purchase price
Living there
School counts are last ratings under the previous Ofsted inspection framework (retired September 2024).
Questions people ask
Is Farnham a good place to buy?
Prices fell 0.6% over the last 12 months, across 433 recorded sales. Georgian streets, a craft-college heritage and the Surrey–Hampshire borderlands — a slower, prettier commute traded for proper market-town life.
What do homes cost in Farnham?
The average sold price in the 12 months to March 2026 was £574,500 — around 26% above the wider South East average. Flats average £327,000, terraced houses average £430,000, semis average £540,500, detached homes average £895,500.
What are moving costs in Farnham?
Buying an average-priced £574,500 home typically costs around £22,575 on top of the price — roughly £18,725 of stamp duty plus survey, conveyancing and removals. Our moving-cost estimator breaks it down for your own price.
How long does buying take in Farnham?
A typical purchase runs 12–16 weeks from offer accepted to keys — and the biggest delays are usually avoidable ones, like instructing a solicitor late.