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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.

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.