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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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 80 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 per household in Farndon is £55,596 per year. There are 6 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
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
80
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
42.07(+13%)
Public order
9.49(-6%)
Other theft
9.49(+44%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.25(-56%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.01(-22%)
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

Based on 53 recent sales, the median property price is £375,000 in Farndon area, with individual transactions ranging from £28,000 up to £5,000,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Farndon over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached27£517,755
Semi-Detached13£253,500
Terraced13£225,000

10 years median price trend in Farndon

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Farndon.

All postcodes in Farndon

CH36LJ

Sibbersfield Lane

CH36EL

Millfield Lane

CH36JZ

Hob Lane

SY147EZ

Horton Green

CH36PD

Crewe Hill Lane

CH36QZ

Orchard Grove

SY147EX

Horton Green

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.