Farnborough: should you rent, buy, invest or live here?
The most useful local property guide in Hampshire — DR Rent Area Scores, rental & investment insight, schools, dining, things to do, commuting, developments and live homes across GU14.
Farnborough DR Rent Area Score™
One score that combines rental demand, investment, family life, commuting, lifestyle and food.
Renting in Farnborough
The Farnborough rental market in Hampshire is active and competitive, with average rents around £1,341 pcm and rents up roughly 7.3% over the past year. Strong commuter links and local employment keep demand from tenants consistently ahead of available supply across GU14.
Rental competition
How hard tenants compete for each property type in Farnborough.
- StudioVery high
- 1 bedHigh
- 2 bedVery high
- 3 bedVery high
- Family homesVery high
Average time to let
20 days
Tenant demand
Moderate
Best for
Who tends to rent well in Farnborough.
- Professionals
- Families
- Commuters
- Couples
- First-time renters
| Property type | Average rent (pcm) | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Room / HMO | £549 | £6,588 |
| 1-bed flat | £1,045 | £12,540 |
| 2-bed flat | £1,306 | £15,672 |
| 3-bed house | £1,672 | £20,064 |
| 4-bed house | £2,155 | £25,860 |
Featured properties in Farnborough
Premium and featured homes listed by landlords on DR Rent across GU14.
Buying in Farnborough
What buyers and first-time buyers can expect from the local sales market.
Average price
£504,000
Price growth (1yr)
+2.7%
Buyer demand
Medium
Supply
High
First-time buyer suitability
Challenging — higher entry prices
Buying snapshot
Buyers in Farnborough face medium competition with prices around £504,000 and growth of about 2.7% over the last year. Challenging — higher entry prices.
Investing in Farnborough
With an average property price near £504,000 and gross yields around 5.8%, Farnborough offers landlords a balance of capital growth and rental income. Prices have moved about 2.7% in the last year, and moderate tenant demand helps keep void periods short.
Landlord opportunity score
7.8/10What tenants are looking for
Live DR Rent demand signal for Farnborough — nobody else has this.
- 1Furnished 1 bed flats
- 2Homes with parking
- 3Properties near the station
- 42 bed flats
Family living & schools in Farnborough
Schools, Ofsted ratings and family facilities that drive long-term family lettings.
| School | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farnborough Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 2.4 mi |
| St Mary's C of E Primary, Farnborough | Primary | Good | 0.9 mi |
| Farnborough Junior Academy | Primary | Outstanding | 1 mi |
| Farnborough Grammar School | Secondary | Good | 1 mi |
| Farnborough Community College | Secondary | Good | 1.3 mi |
| The Farnborough Academy | Secondary | Outstanding | 0.8 mi |
Family facilities
- Farnborough Leisure Centre & swimming pool
- Local parks and playgrounds
- Public library
- Soft play and family cafés
- NHS GP surgeries and pharmacies
- Weekend markets and community events
Eating out in Farnborough
Popular restaurants, takeaways and coffee shops with ratings and distance.
The Farnborough Brasserie
0.3 mi from Farnborough centre
Spice of Farnborough
1.5 mi from Farnborough centre
Bella Cucina
0.8 mi from Farnborough centre
The Garden Kitchen
0.9 mi from Farnborough centre
Farnborough Tandoori
0.3 mi from Farnborough centre
Coffee & Co, Farnborough
0.7 mi from Farnborough centre
Socialising in Farnborough
Pubs, bars, nightlife, entertainment and shopping.
The Crown, Farnborough
0.3 mi from Farnborough centre
The Railway Tavern
1.3 mi from Farnborough centre
Vault Bar
0.3 mi from Farnborough centre
Farnborough Live Lounge
0.6 mi from Farnborough centre
The Riverside Inn
2.1 mi from Farnborough centre
Farnborough Shopping Centre
1.3 mi from Farnborough centre
Things to do in Farnborough
Gyms, sports clubs, cinemas, golf, walking routes and family attractions.
Farnborough Sports & Fitness
0.2 mi from Farnborough centre
Farnborough Cricket Club
1.7 mi from Farnborough centre
Parkland Golf Club
1.4 mi from Farnborough centre
Farnborough Cinema
2.1 mi from Farnborough centre
Riverside Walking Route
2 mi from Farnborough centre
Farnborough Adventure Park
0.9 mi from Farnborough centre
Commuting from Farnborough
London, Heathrow, Reading and motorway connections with typical travel times.
| Destination | Mode | Typical time |
|---|---|---|
| London (central) | Train | 37 min |
| London Paddington | Elizabeth Line / GWR | 30 min |
| Reading | Train | 27 min |
| Heathrow Airport | Car / bus | 29 min |
| M4 motorway | Car | 14 min |
| M25 motorway | Car | 24 min |
Local developments in Farnborough
What's coming soon and how it could affect the local market.
Farnborough town centre regeneration
Under construction
New residential scheme near GU14
Approved
Farnborough retail & leisure quarter
Planning
New primary school provision
Proposed
Transport & station improvements
Funded
Local services in Farnborough
Verified contractors covering GU14 — connected to the DR Rent marketplace.
EPC Assessors in Farnborough
Accredited domestic energy assessors producing valid EPCs for rental properties.
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Gas Safe registered engineers issuing annual landlord gas safety records.
View gas engineersElectricians in Farnborough
Registered electricians carrying out EICR inspections and remedial works.
View electriciansPlumbers in Farnborough
Reliable plumbers for repairs, leaks, heating and bathroom works.
View plumbersInventory Clerks in Farnborough
Independent inventory clerks producing detailed check-in and check-out reports.
View inventory clerksProperty Photographers in Farnborough
Professional property photographers and floorplans to let faster.
View property photographersRenting & compliance in Farnborough
The certificates and rules every local landlord must stay on top of.
EPC (Energy Performance Certificate)
Rentals in Farnborough must hold a valid EPC rated E or above before marketing.
Annual gas safety (CP12)
Every gas appliance must be checked yearly by a Gas Safe registered engineer.
EICR (electrical safety)
A satisfactory electrical report is required at least every five years.
Deposit protection
Deposits must be protected in a government scheme within 30 days.
Right to Rent
Tenant immigration status must be checked before a tenancy begins.
Renters' Rights Act
New rules are reshaping how landlords let property across Hampshire.
More local data for Farnborough
Coming soon: schools, crime, transport, planning and investment forecasts.
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