Postcode GU9 8RG is located in an urban city, within the Farnham Firgrove area 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 median sale price in Farnham Firgrove is £525,000 (around £534 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £357,500 and £857,325. The nearest station is Farnham, about 0.8 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Farnham Shortheath has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,783 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 28% least deprived areas in England.
Farnham Shortheath has an average crime rate, with approximately 59 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 29.0% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near GU9 8RG.
Farnham Shortheath near GU9 8RG 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Farnham | N/A | Walking directions to Farnham |
Based on 83 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 | 24 | £962,500 | £595 |
| Semi-Detached | 29 | £670,000 | £550 |
| Terraced | 14 | £364,750 | £547 |
| Flats | 16 | £275,000 | £413 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £662,500 | £221,000 | £377,500 | £286,500 |
| 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 | £1,042,500 | £245,000 | £560,000 | £375,000 |
| 2026 | £1,170,000 | £300,000 | £750,000 | £382,250 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £467 | £364 | £415 | £403 |
| 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 | £601 | £382 | £544 | £520 |
| 2026 | £574 | £405 | £553 | £551 |
There were 36 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near GU9 8RG.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Nov 2025 | 31A, Upper Way, Farnham, GU9 8RG | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £430,000 | |
| 16 Jun 2026 | 77, Baldreys, Farnham, GU9 8RH | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £530,000 | |
| 25 Mar 2026 | Flat 2, 19, Green Lane, Farnham, GU9 8PY | Flats | Leasehold | £260,000 | |
| 06 Jun 2025 | 25, Green Lane, Farnham, GU9 8PY | Detached | Freehold | £868,250 | |
| 17 Jun 2025 | 25, Pilgrims Close, Farnham, GU9 8QP | Detached | Freehold | £560,000 |
In the GU9 8RG postcode area, located within Farnham Shortheath, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Highfield South Farnham School | Academy sponsor led | Ofsted rating. Inspected 10 Jan 2018. | |
Highfield South Farnham School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 10 Jan 2018
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| 0.4 mi | Primary | St Peter's CofE Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 24 Jun 2014. | |
St Peter's CofE Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 24 Jun 2014
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| 0.4 mi | Secondary | Weydon School | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 25 Apr 2023. | |
Weydon School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 25 Apr 2023
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1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of GU9 8RG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Tesco Express | 29-31 Ridgway Road, Farnham, GU9 8NN | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
Annual council tax rates for Waverley district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for GU9 8RG, 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 8RG 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 criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around GU9 8RG in Farnham Firgrove is £525,000 (about £534 per square foot) based on 83 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to GU9 8RG, including Highfield South Farnham School (Outstanding), St Peter's CofE Primary School (Good) and Weydon School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to GU9 8RG is Farnham, about 1,369 m away.
GU9 8RG scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 23,783 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 8RG 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).