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Farndon

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About

Farndon is a rural ward in Cheshire West and Chester, located near the border with Wales. The area is known for its historic village of Farndon, which sits along the River Dee. The ward includes surrounding farmland and smaller settlements, with a mix of residential and agricultural land use. The river and nearby Farndon Bridge, a Grade I listed structure, are key landmarks.

The ward has a strong community focus, with local amenities including a primary school, pubs, and shops. Farndon is popular for outdoor activities, with walking and cycling routes along the river and through the countryside. The area maintains a quiet, village atmosphere while being within easy reach of Chester for work and leisure.

Area overview

On average Farndon has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 47 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Farndon is £44,826 per year. There are 6 schools in Farndon: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 5 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate

3/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

3/10

Income level

7/10

Social housing

6.7%

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Farndon Population

4,849

Population density

66.5 per km²

Demographics

British

4,645

95.77%

Other White

1.96%

Irish

0.54%

Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups

0.35%

Other

0.27%

Total population: 4,850

Housing

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

4.57%

Total households: 2,077

Property prices in Farndon

Based on 51 recent sales, the median property price is £295,000 in Farndon area, with individual transactions ranging from £119,000 up to £1,350,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	22	£403,750	£301,203	£376,250	£540,000	£772,200
Semi-Detached	14	£259,250	£174,750	£196,625	£287,500	£410,750
Terraced	15	£225,000	£151,200	£183,500	£252,500	£443,000

10 years price trend in Farndon

All postcodes in Farndon

SY147HN

Higher Carden Lane

CH36EL

Millfield Lane

CH36JZ

Hob Lane

CH36PD

Crewe Hill Lane

CH36QZ

Orchard Grove

SY147EX

Green Lane

SY147EZ

Church Road

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/09/2025.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail