Briar Patch Farncombe, Waverley
12 addresses across 1 postcode (GU7), about 90 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 42600208.
- Sales: 21 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £615,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 7 homes have an energy certificate (C: 2, D: 5).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band G; Band D in Waverley costs £2,605 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 20% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Farncombe, about 690 m (0.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 290 m away, and Lammas Lands (30 hectares) is about 550 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 87 to 91 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 12 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Binscombe Medical Centre, about 850 m (0.5 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 340 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 86% of households owned their home and 62% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 12 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | £615,000 | £615,000 | £615,000 |
| 2024 | 1 | £525,000 | £525,000 | £525,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £485,000 | £485,000 | £485,000 |
| 2019 | 2 | £435,000 | £420,000 | £450,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £430,000 | £430,000 | £430,000 |
| 2016 | 2 | £422,500 | £415,000 | £430,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £375,000 | £375,000 | £375,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £227,200 | £227,200 | £227,200 |
| 2007 | 1 | £300,000 | £300,000 | £300,000 |
| 2004 | 2 | £275,000 | £275,000 | £275,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £250,000 | £250,000 | £250,000 |
| 2001 | 1 | £194,950 | £194,950 | £194,950 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Mar 2026 | 3 GU7 2JB | Terraced | £615,000 | |
| 14 Mar 2024 | 8 GU7 2JB | Terraced | £525,000 | |
| 11 Dec 2020 | 2 GU7 2JB | Detached | £485,000 | |
| 5 Jul 2019 | 6 GU7 2JB | Terraced | £420,000 | |
| 18 Apr 2019 | 2 GU7 2JB | Detached | £450,000 | |
| 4 Jul 2017 | 2 GU7 2JB | Detached | £430,000 | |
| 11 Aug 2016 | 1 GU7 2JB | Semi-detached | £430,000 | |
| 24 Jun 2016 | 4 GU7 2JB | Terraced | £415,000 | |
| 24 Jul 2013 | 3 GU7 2JB | Terraced | £375,000 | |
| 12 Dec 2008 | 3 GU7 2JB | Semi-detached | £227,200 | |
| 2 Aug 2007 | 5 GU7 2JB | Semi-detached | £300,000 | |
| 1 Sep 2004 | 1 GU7 2JB | Terraced | £275,000 | |
| 12 Aug 2004 | 10 GU7 2JB | Semi-detached | £275,000 | |
| 28 Aug 2003 | 8 GU7 2JB | Terraced | £250,000 | |
| 6 Apr 2001 | 5 GU7 2JB | Terraced | £194,950 | |
| 8 Sep 2000 | 5 GU7 2JB | Terraced | £180,000 | |
| 16 Aug 1999 | 5 GU7 2JB | Terraced | £161,500 | |
| 28 Apr 1998 | 9 GU7 2JB | Semi-detached | £142,500 | |
| 22 Dec 1997 | 10 GU7 2JB | Semi-detached | £135,750 | |
| 25 Sep 1997 | 2 GU7 2JB | Detached | £115,000 | |
| 29 Mar 1996 | 10 GU7 2JB | Semi-detached | £102,000 |
Energy performance certificates
7 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 93 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (4); House, semi-detached (3). Built: 1976-1982 (3); 1983-1990 (3); 1967-1975 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (7).
Council tax
What each band costs in Waverley in 2026-27: Band D £2,605 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,737 | £2,026 | £2,315 | £2,605 | £3,184 | £3,763 | £4,341 | £5,210 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band G (28% of about 570 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- 15 Owen Road, Farncombe, Godalming: up to 6 homes, permissioned (650 m (0.4 miles))
- The Freeholders, St Johns Street, Farncombe, Godalming, permissioned (720 m (0.4 miles))
- Westbrook Mills, Borough Road, Godalming: up to 128 homes, permissioned (750 m (0.5 miles))
- Hamble House, Meadrow, Godalming: up to 6 homes, permissioned (750 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 12 addresses are between 87 m and 91 m above sea level (89 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GU7 2JB | 100% | 20% | 20% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Farncombe 568,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
| Godalming 1.7 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1 km (0.7 miles) | |
| Shalford (Surrey) 95,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 30 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Chapel Fields Farncombe | 320 m |
| Bus or coach station | Friary Bus Station Guildford | 5.3 km (3.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | 16 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Connected Kerb Charging Stations | 600 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 30.4 km (19 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Binscombe Medical Centre | 850 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Iosis Dental Clinic | 600 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Milford Community Hospital Cdc | 3.2 km (2 miles) |
| Police station | Surrey Police Headquarters | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Farncombe | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 7.1 ha | 290 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Lammas Lands 30 ha | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 530 m² | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Recreation Ground Canon Bowrings 1.2 ha | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest More Road Allotment 1.6 ha | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 37 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is The Red House, a listed building (Grade II*), 160 m west. 65 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I and 2 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Red House | Listed building, Grade II* | 160 m west |
| Chapel at Charterhouse School | Listed building, Grade II* | 450 m (0.3 miles) west |
| Church of St Peter and St Paul | Listed building, Grade I | 1 km (0.6 miles) south |
| Westbrook | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-west |
| Munstead Wood | Registered park or garden, Grade I | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Compton Road Copse | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north |
| Milton Wood | Wood | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) west |
| Broad Water | Lake or reservoir | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) east |
| Bunker's Hill | Hill | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) east |
| Upper Dean | Valley | 2 km (1.3 miles) south-east |
| Peas Marsh | Wetland | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.0 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 11 | 12 |
1 of the street's 12 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Waverley: see them on the Waverley page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farncombe Church of England Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 610 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Godalming Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 760 m (0.5 miles) | Report card (Jul 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Moss Lane School | Primary | 4–7 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Wharf Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Outstanding (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Loseley Fields Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Jul 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Broadwater School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Oct 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Mark and All Saints Church of England Primary | Primary | 2–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holroyd Howe/Charterhouse School GU7 2DF | School/college/university | 380 m | 5 Very good | 20 Mar 2026 |
| The Cricketers GU7 2HU | Pub/bar/nightclub | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 4 Good | 11 Feb 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Charterhouse Road (7); On or near Richmond Road (2); On or near Hillside Way (1); On or near Frith Hill Road (1); On or near Little Tumners Court (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 53 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 15% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 86% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 51% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 12% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 56% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 31% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 55% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 33% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 3% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 9% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 71% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 10% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 62% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 5% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 2% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 10 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- GU7 2JB: 12 addresses of 14 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Sandy Lane · Ballfield Road · The Brambles · Woodcote · Dormers Close · Little Tumners Court · Richmond Road · Ormonde Road · Fernden Rise · Weston Court · Charterhouse Road · Robin Hill
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.