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Farnham Shortheath

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About

Farnham Shortheath sits on the eastern edge of Farnham in Waverley, Surrey. The area combines stretches of common land, mixed woodland and agricultural fields with pockets of housing along narrow lanes. Local roads link the area to the town and surrounding parishes; a network of public footpaths and bridleways crosses the heath and connects farms and cottages. Community facilities are modest, centred on village halls and allotments rather than larger commercial centres, and land use remains largely rural in character.

Shortheath Common occupies a distinctive part of the locality, where lowland heath gives way to oak and birch stands and a string of shallow, peaty hollows that fill after rain. Those seasonal pools support amphibians and specialised plants on acid soils, and the pattern of rides and heathy patches reflects past grazing and common rights. Informal conservation work by volunteers and landowners helps maintain the open habitats and the walking routes used by residents and visitors.

Area overview

On average Farnham Shortheath has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 33 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Farnham Shortheath is £79,072 per year. There are 2 schools in Farnham Shortheath: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Farnham Shortheath is home to around 7,178 people, with a population density of about 3,028.0 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
33
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
12.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Farnham Shortheath Population
7,178
Population density
3,028 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
17.83(-44%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.41(-48%)
Other theft
3.62(-35%)
Public order
3.2(-47%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.2(-50%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,242
86.97%
Other White
310
4.32%
White and Asian (mixed)
94
1.31%
Pakistani
81
1.13%
Irish
80
1.11%
Total population: 7,177

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,703
48.9%
Level 3 (A level)
820
14.83%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
673
12.17%
No qualifications
597
10.8%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
398
7.2%
Total 16+ residents: 5,528

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,041
37.33%
Owns outright
975
34.96%
Social rents from council
360
12.91%
Private landlord or letting agency
284
10.18%
Other social rented
65
2.33%
Total households: 2,789

Property prices in Farnham Shortheath

Based on 87 recent sales, the median property price is £640,000 in Farnham Shortheath area, with individual transactions ranging from £225,000 up to £2,135,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Farnham Shortheath 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 Farnham Shortheath over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached34£617,500
Terraced8£367,500
Flats8£243,750
Detached37£950,000

10 years median price trend in Farnham Shortheath

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

All postcodes in Farnham Shortheath

GU98TG

Greenhill Close

GU98DB

Weydon Hill Road

GU98AU

Green Lane

GU98LE

Templar Avenue

GU103LL

Burnt Hill Road

GU98RR

Talbot Road

GU98SR

Shortheath Road

GU103LU

Kiln Lane

GU103LP

Broom Wood Way

GU103LH

Burnt Hill Road

GU98PH

Avon Road

GU103LG

Blackthorn Close

GU98JX

York Road

GU98UW

Weydon Lane

GU98SL

Shortheath Road

GU98QW

Weydon Lane

GU98PY

Green Lane

GU98UQ

Bardsley Drive

GU98TD

Thurbans Road

GU98PU

Green Lane

GU98UY

Weydon Lane

GU104SD

Gorse Lane

GU98PZ

Middlefield

GU98QQ

Weydon Lane

GU98PB

Arthur Road

GU104RF

Bourne Dene

GU98LT

Morley Road

GU98PR

Aveley Lane

GU98QB

Middlefield

GU98SW

Cedarways

GU98PL

Acheulian Close

GU98RQ

Upper Way

GU104SF

Ford Lane

GU98EE

Weydon Lane

GU98PA

Weydon Hill Close

GU103JL

Longdown Road

GU98QZ

Hillary Close

GU98UP

Weydon Lane

GU98LJ

Searle Road

GU98AE

Selborne Gardens

GU98QL

Weydon Lane

GU98PX

Garth Close

GU98RE

Grove End Road

GU98HF

Frensham Road

GU103LN

Burnt Hill Road

GU98UN

Weydon Lane

GU98SY

Greenhill Way

GU104RT

Twyford Lane

GU98QU

Brambleton Avenue

GU98RL

Upper Way

GU98FS

The Drive

GU104RB

Sunnydell Lane

GU98EZ

Highfield Close

GU104RS

Burnt Hill Road

GU98SG

Little Thurbans Close

GU103NH

Middle Bourne Lane

GU103LZ

Burnt Hill Road

GU98SP

Highlands Close

GU98NU

St Johns Road

GU103LY

Burnt Hill Road

GU98LS

Ridgway Hill Road

GU98RB

Grove End Road

GU98RD

Grove End Road

GU98QF

Weydon Lane

GU98QP

Pilgrims Close

GU98QA

Middlefield

GU103LW

Craven Close

GU98QR

Weydon Lane

GU98PS

Aveley Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.