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Effingham

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About

Effingham ward lies in the northern rural reaches of the Guildford borough, characterised by its expansive green spaces and agricultural land. The area is centred around the historic village of Effingham, with its settlement pattern defined by scattered farms, wooded commons, and large residential properties set within sizeable plots. The local economy has traditional ties to farming and forestry, contributing to a landscape of fields and managed woodlands.

A notable landmark is the combined parish church of St Lawrence and St Mary, a rare example of two medieval churches standing side-by-side within a single churchyard. The ward is bisected by the A246 road, which connects to nearby towns, while the Effingham Junction railway station provides a direct rail link to London. The presence of several private schools and golf courses within its boundaries also shapes local land use and community activity.

Area overview

On average Effingham has very low deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 6.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Effingham is £89,178 per year. There are 2 schools in Effingham: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
6.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Effingham

Median price£706,500
Price per sq ft£554
Sales (last 12 months)30
Typical range (middle 50%)£573K – £905K

Based on 30 recent sales, the median property price is £706,500 (about £554 per square foot) in Effingham area, with individual transactions ranging from £215,000 up to £4,500,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Effingham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached17£845,000£552
Semi-Detached8£612,500£612
Terraced5£494,950£531

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Effingham

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Effingham.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£880,000£124,000£533,750
2017£860,000£487,500£507,500£440,000
2018£615,000£265,000£497,750£447,000
2019£622,500£275,000£441,000£400,000
2020£710,000£381,500£580,000£465,000
2021£706,000£285,000£556,250£510,000
2022£847,500£420,000£600,000£533,000
2023£845,000£323,000£547,500£525,000
2024£757,500£625,000£527,500
2025£820,000£353,500£630,000£467,500
2026£760,000£650,000£495,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Effingham.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Effingham.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£517£186£387
2017£539£468£467£486
2018£494£611£553£452
2019£451£483£473£453
2020£481£576£550£507
2021£564£465£565£532
2022£590£465£552£538
2023£656£522£534£588
2024£575£554£513
2025£570£538£642£550
2026£533£572£474
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Effingham.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Effingham in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Guildford district.

Band A£1,698
Band B£1,981
Band C£2,264
Band D£2,547
Band E£3,113
Band F£3,679
Band G£4,246
Band H£5,095

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Effingham ward.

Local councillors

Merel Astrid Rehorst-Smith

Effingham - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats