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About

Farndon ward lies in the rural south of the borough, bordering Wales across the River Dee. The area encompasses the historic village of Farndon itself, along with the smaller settlements of Holt, Churton, and Aldford. The landscape is primarily agricultural, characterised by fields and woodland, with the Dee providing a distinct natural boundary. This is a quiet, residential area where local community life centres around the village hubs and their amenities.

The ward is known for its historical significance, containing several listed buildings and the sites of medieval castles at Holt and Aldford. A notable local feature is the ancient, fourteen-arched stone bridge connecting Farndon to Holt, which has spanned the river for centuries. The surrounding area includes Farndon Marina, supporting leisure activities on the water. The overall atmosphere is one of a settled, countryside community with strong historical ties to the border region.

Area overview

On average Farndon has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 75 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 31% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. Approximately 6.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Farndon is £55,596 per year. There are 5 schools in Farndon: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 5 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Farndon is home to around 4,849 people, with a population density of about 66.5 per km².

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
75
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
6.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Farndon Population
4,849
Population density
66.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
38.77(+4%)
Public order
10.72(+6%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.25(-54%)
Other theft
7.42(+12%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.98(-33%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,645
95.77%
Other White
95
1.96%
Irish
26
0.54%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
17
0.35%
Other
13
0.27%
Total population: 4,850

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,733
43.56%
Level 3 (A level)
647
16.26%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
596
14.98%
No qualifications
427
10.73%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
294
7.39%
Total 16+ residents: 3,978

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
837
40.3%
Owns with a mortgage
624
30.04%
Private landlord or letting agency
295
14.2%
Other social rented
152
7.32%
Other forms of private rent
95
4.57%
Total households: 2,077

Property prices in Farndon

Median price£375,000
Price per sq ft£332
Sales (last 12 months)61
Typical range (middle 50%)£278K – £535K

Based on 61 recent sales, the median property price is £375,000 (about £332 per square foot) in Farndon area, with individual transactions ranging from £28,000 up to £3,045,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Farndon over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached34£505,250£346
Semi-Detached16£278,750£290
Terraced11£225,000£282

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Farndon

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Farndon.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£409,998£230,000£261,995
2017£347,448£234,995£189,000
2018£359,995£190,000£226,500
2019£356,995£243,995£178,500
2020£335,000£210,000£216,000
2021£416,250£203,050£208,000
2022£492,778£255,000£270,000
2023£573,000£225,000£192,500
2024£440,000£214,500£245,000
2025£540,000£253,500£207,500
2026£500,499£295,000£310,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Farndon.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Farndon.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£239£194£251
2017£261£226£236
2018£257£227£223
2019£266£251£199
2020£269£218£209
2021£288£232£245
2022£320£272£312
2023£350£297£270
2024£349£317£285
2025£333£290£262
2026£354£443£396
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Farndon.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Frequently asked questions about Farndon

Is Farndon safe?

Farndon records about 75 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Farndon?

The median sale price in Farndon is £375,000 (about £332 per square foot) based on 61 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Farndon?

Farndon has 5 primary schools (5 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Farndon?

Farndon scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Farndon sits around rank 24,288 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Farndon?

The average household income in Farndon is around £55,596 per year, and 7% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Farndon?

Farndon is represented by 1 elected councillor: Adrian Gerard Waddelove (Conservative and Unionist Party).

All postcodes in Farndon

CH36LJ

Sibbersfield Lane

CH36EG

Chester Lane

CH39SL

Chailey Rise

SY147EU

Meadows Lane

CH39EP

Barton Road

SY147BN

Church Road

SY147JD

Wetreins Lane

CH36PE

Worthenbury Road

SY147HX

Barton Road

CH36JF

Middle Lane

SY147HT

Barton Road

CH36QX

River Lane

CH36PJ

Crewe Lane South

CH36PG

Crewe Lane

CH36JZ

Hob Lane

CH39ER

Broxton Road

CH39SG

School Green

CH36QT

Brewery Lane

CH36RG

Plover Close

CH36LA

Chester Road

SY147JE

Castletown Lane

CH36NN

Barton Road

CH36LF

Stannage Lane

CH36QZ

Orchard Grove

SY147EY

Horton Green

SY147BU

Bullcroft Close

CH39AU

Whitchurch Road

CH36NR

Quarry Hill

CH36LH

Barnston Mews

CH36EQ

Saighton Lane

SY147HB

Church Road

CH39ED

Aldersey Park

CH36NJ

Barton Road

CH36PA

Worthenbury Road

CH36EL

Millfield Lane

CH39EH

Aldersey Lane

CH36PU

High Street

SY147HW

Lower Carden

CH36QJ

Dee Crescent

CH36QA

Quarry Hill

CH36HU

Mill Lane

CH36LY

Beachin Lane

CH36EY

Black Diamond Street

SY147EX

Horton Green

SY147HZ

Barton Road

CH36HW

Green Lake Lane

SY147DU

Hobb Hill

CH36EX

Chapel Lane

CH36HP

Lower Lane

CH36NA

Highfield Lane

SY147HH

Malpas Road

SY147BP

Farndon

CH36NS

Ince Drive

CH36RW

Fulmar Close

CH36NF

Barton Road

CH39EN

Mill Lane

CH36NL

Barton Road

CH36EF

Chester Lane

CH39SJ

Holywell Lane

CH36EZ

Platt's Lane

CH39SA

Township Close

SY147BW

Little Green

CH36JN

Chapel Lane

CH36SG

Cormorant Close

CH36EP

Chapel Lane

CH39EL

Aldersey Lane

CH36PB

Farndon

CH36HL

Chester Road

CH36PL

Greenway

CH36JG

The Hill

CH39DQ

Barton Road

CH36QY

Walkers Lane

CH36NB

Walnut Croft

CH36RA

Nightingale Close

CH36JD

Chapel Lane

CH36RN

Shearwater Road

CH36EU

Chapel Lane

CH36RD

Brereton Road

SY147BX

Smithy Close

SY147HA

Long Lane

CH39SE

Ashley Gardens

SY147EF

Fox & Hounds Place

SY147JG

Farndon

CH36EW

Chapel Lane

CH36NX

Sibbersfield Lane

CH36RF

Starling Close

CH36PR

Dee View

CH36LZ

Beachin Lane

CH36NH

Swallowfields

CH36LD

Rowley Place

CH36EJ

Millfield Lane

CH36RQ

Heron Close

CH36LT

Edgerley Lane

SY147FJ

Farndon

CH36SF

Harlequin Close

CH36PD

Crewe Hill Lane

CH36RJ

Raven Close

CH36LQ

Sibbersfield Lane

CH39GB

Barton Road

CH36LU

Beachin Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.