Postcode GU9 8LG is located in an urban city, within the Farnham Firgrove ward of Waverley in the South East region, and forms part of the Farnham Shortheath area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 59 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 30% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Farnham Shortheath is £79,072 per year. The nearest station is Farnham, about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Gostrey Meadow.
Farnham Shortheath has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,114 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 36% least deprived areas in England.
Farnham Shortheath has an average crime rate, with approximately 59 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 15.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Farnham Shortheath is £79,072 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 24 ft away from GU9 8LG.
Farnham Shortheath near GU9 8LG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Farnham located about 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Farnham | N/A | Walking directions to Farnham |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Gostrey Meadow | Small | Walking directions to Gostrey Meadow |
Based on 71 recent sales, the median property price is £525,000 (about £534 per square foot) in Farnham Firgrove area, with individual transactions ranging from £215,000 up to £1,880,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 20 | £866,450 | £597 |
| Semi-Detached | 30 | £730,000 | £536 |
| Terraced | 10 | £367,500 | £532 |
| Flats | 11 | £255,000 | £390 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £695,000 | £235,500 | £386,500 | £270,750 |
| 2017 | £655,000 | £222,000 | £437,000 | £337,750 |
| 2018 | £797,500 | £243,500 | £483,500 | £320,000 |
| 2019 | £750,000 | £260,000 | £452,250 | £362,500 |
| 2020 | £632,000 | £238,750 | £520,250 | £350,000 |
| 2021 | £681,500 | £240,000 | £490,000 | £335,000 |
| 2022 | £875,000 | £234,000 | £560,000 | £357,500 |
| 2023 | £895,000 | £250,000 | £580,000 | £385,000 |
| 2024 | £830,000 | £221,000 | £535,000 | £375,000 |
| 2025 | £1,100,000 | £245,000 | £535,000 | £401,000 |
| 2026 | £907,325 | £237,500 | £850,000 | £372,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £455 | £364 | £409 | £421 |
| 2017 | £475 | £383 | £442 | £409 |
| 2018 | £447 | £346 | £468 | £429 |
| 2019 | £449 | £386 | £444 | £460 |
| 2020 | £495 | £361 | £428 | £465 |
| 2021 | £509 | £348 | £495 | £484 |
| 2022 | £562 | £360 | £540 | £496 |
| 2023 | £631 | £443 | £533 | £523 |
| 2024 | £584 | £382 | £527 | £526 |
| 2025 | £599 | £382 | £550 | £518 |
| 2026 | £595 | £355 | £567 | £545 |
There were 47 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near GU9 8LG.
In the GU9 8LG postcode area, located within Farnham Shortheath, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of GU9 8LG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Costcutter | 14 Firgrove Hill, Farnham, GU9 8LQ | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.3 mi | Station Hill stores | 3 Station Hill, Farnham, GU9 8AA | Walking directions to Station Hill stores |
| 0.4 mi | The Local Farnham | The Borough, Waverley, GU9 7NJ | Walking directions to The Local Farnham |
| 0.4 mi | Sainsbury's | 16 South Street, Farnham, GU9 7RP | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.5 mi | Tesco Express | 29-31 Ridgway Road, Farnham, GU9 8NN | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
Annual council tax rates for Waverley district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for GU9 8LG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Jerry Hyman
Farnham Firgrove - Elected 4 May 2023
Kika Mirylees
Farnham Firgrove - Elected 4 May 2023
Gregory Stafford
Farnham and Bordon - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around GU9 8LG records about 59 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South East as a whole the rate is about 84 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other theft.
The median sale price around GU9 8LG in Farnham Shortheath is £525,000 (about £534 per square foot) based on 71 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to GU9 8LG, including St Andrew's Church of England Infant School (Good), Highfield South Farnham School (Outstanding) and St Polycarp's Catholic Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to GU9 8LG is Farnham, about 468 m away.
GU9 8LG scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 21,114 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Farnham and Bordon covering GU9 8LG is Gregory Stafford (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Jerry Hyman (Farnham Residents) and Kika Mirylees (Farnham Residents).
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.