Farnham Property Market: House Prices, Sold Data & Development Finance, End of H1 2026

Historic market town with premium values and creative arts university presence

The Farnham property market recorded 1,475 residential sales over the past 12 months, with a median sale price of £540,000. This places Farnham £48k above the Surrey county median of £492,500, and £255k above the UK national median of £285,000.

Prices in Farnham have shown modest growth, with a year-on-year change of +0.9%. Within Surrey, Farnham ranks 4th by price out of 10 principal towns, and 4th by transaction volume.

Farnham median prices have moved from £528,000 in Q1 2025 to £515,000 in Q2 2026, a change of -2.5% over 5 quarters.

Property prices in Farnham vary significantly by type. The table below compares Farnham prices with Surrey county averages and UK national figures.

Detached homes in Farnham command £825,000, while flat properties are most accessible at £270,000. The £555k spread between the most and least expensive types indicates a diverse market with opportunities across the development spectrum.

Farnham recorded 16 new-build transactions in the past 12 months, representing 1.1% of total sales. There is moderate development activity, with room for further growth.

New-build properties in Farnham traded at a discount of 22.2% versus existing stock. Developers should focus on specification, design quality, and location to maximise values above comparable second-hand stock.

Across the wider Surrey market, 131 new-build completions were recorded — see our Surrey property market report for the full county picture.

The following table shows the most recent property transactions recorded in Farnham, providing real-time evidence of achieved prices for buyers, sellers, and developers:

These transactions are sourced from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and represent completed, registered sales. The range from £299,950 to £825,000 illustrates the breadth of the Farnham market.

For developers considering Farnham, the local market data translates directly into finance structuring. With a median value of £540,000 and detached homes at £825,000, lenders can assess scheme viability with confidence.

A typical development finance facility for a Farnham scheme with a GDV of £825,000 would attract senior debt of approximately £536,250 at 65% LTGDV. Mezzanine finance can stretch total borrowing to 85-90% of costs, while bridging loans enable rapid site acquisitions completing in as little as 5 working days.

With prices rising 0.9% year-on-year, Farnham presents a supportive environment for new development. Lenders view positive price momentum favourably when assessing loan applications.

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To put Farnham's market in context, the table below compares it with similarly-priced towns across Surrey:

For the full Surrey town-by-town breakdown, see our comprehensive Surrey property market report.