Laurel Close, Farnborough, GU14 0PT

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding GU14 0PT has a slightly higher male population, with 52% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	45.8%	48%	2.2%	51.0%	-3.0%
Male	54.2%	52%	-2.2%	49.0%	3.0%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of GU14 0PT there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 65.7% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	23.8%	23.7%	-0.1%	37.9%	-14.2%
Married: Opposite sex	66.5%	65.7%	-0.8%	44.2%	21.5%
Separated	0%	0.5%	0.5%	2.2%	-1.7%
Divorced	7.9%	6.3%	-1.6%	9.1%	-2.8%
Widowed	1.8%	3.9%	2.1%	6.1%	-2.2%

Health

Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.

Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	58.1%	49%	-9.1%	48.4%	0.6%
Good health	31.4%	39.9%	8.5%	33.6%	6.3%
Fair health	9%	7.8%	-1.2%	12.7%	-4.9%
Bad health	1.4%	2.1%	0.7%	4.0%	-1.9%
Very bad health	0%	1.2%	1.2%	1.2%	0.0%

Education and Qualifications

During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.

In the area around GU14 0PT this area, 5.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 46.6%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	5.7%	5.8%	0.1%	18.2%	-12.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.5%	6.3%	-5.2%	9.6%	-3.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	22.9%	14.9%	-8.0%	13.4%	1.5%
Apprenticeship	5.3%	5.8%	0.5%	5.3%	0.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.9%	18.3%	6.4%	16.9%	1.4%
Degree or Similar	40.1%	46.6%	6.5%	33.8%	12.8%
Other	2.6%	2.4%	-0.2%	2.8%	-0.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.1% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi	0%	2%	2.0%	1.1%	0.9%
Indian	1.4%	1.6%	0.2%	3.1%	-1.5%
Other Asian	1.8%	0.8%	-1.0%	1.6%	-0.8%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.0%	-0.6%
Mixed White and Asian	0.7%	1.2%	0.5%	0.8%	0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.9%	-0.1%
White	96%	91.1%	-4.9%	81.4%	9.7%
Other	0%	2%	2.0%	1.6%	0.4%

Country of Birth

In this area, 90.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	92.1%	90.2%	-1.9%	83.2%	7.0%
European Union	4%	3.3%	-0.7%	6.1%	-2.8%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
Africa	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	2.2%	4.1%	1.9%	5.6%	-1.5%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	1.2%	0.8%	1.3%	-0.1%
Oceania	0.4%	0.8%	0.4%	0.3%	0.5%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	92.1%	90.5%	-1.6%	83.2%	7.3%
10+ Years	0.4%	9.1%	8.7%	9.8%	-0.7%
5-10 Years	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	2.9%	-2.9%
2-5 Years	1.8%	0%	-1.8%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	4.7%	0.4%	-4.3%	1.9%	-1.5%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	91.4%	76.7%	14.7%
Ireland	0.8%	0.6%	0.2%
Italy	0.8%	0.6%	0.2%
Other EU countries	0.4%	1.5%	-1.1%
Southern Asia	1.6%	1.2%	0.4%
No passport held	4.9%	13.5%	-8.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	33.2%	37.2%	-4.0%
Christian	54.1%	46.2%	7.9%
Hindu	1.6%	1.7%	-0.1%
Muslim	3.3%	6.5%	-3.2%
Other religion	2%	0.6%	1.4%
Not answered	5.7%	6.0%	-0.3%

Safety

Is Laurel Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Laurel Close was 21.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 77.2% lower than the Cove and Southwood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Laurel Close has the 10th lowest crime rate of 60 local areas in Cove and Southwood and the 44th lowest crime rate of 304 local areas in Rushmoor .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -19.2%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 95% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£67,200

Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in GU14 0PT, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Laurel Close are based on 23 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Rushmoor.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Laurel Close, Farnborough, GU14 0PT

Estimated Average Property Prices for GU14 0PT

Average Price
£462,684

Semi-Detached
£430,244

Terraced
£482,866

Detached
£492,482

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Laurel Close

Average Price
£460,772

Semi-Detached
£425,548

Terraced
£493,489

Detached
£485,368

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Laurel CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
5 Laurel Close, Farnborough, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£402,500	2024-06-07	£410,799
3 Laurel Close, Farnborough, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building	£467,500	2022-06-08	£458,922
3 Laurel Close, Farnborough, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building	£408,000	2020-09-25	£457,397
5 Laurel Close, Farnborough, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£360,000	2020-06-16	£423,781
9 Laurel Close, Farnborough, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building	£405,000	2019-09-26	£461,011

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for GU14 0PT

Employment

GU14 0PT area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.

The percentage of retired residents living in GU14 0PT area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	82
Retired	64
Part-Time Employee	28
Self-Employed	14
Unemployed	7
Looking after home or family	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Student (economically inactive)	3
Other	1
Long-Term Sick or disabled	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	23
Professional, scientific and technical activities	18
Transport and storage	18
Human health and social work activities	16
Education	16
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	14
Other	14
Information and communication	12
Manufacturing	12
Administrative and support service activities	11
Accommodation and food service activities	8
Construction	7
Financial and insurance activities	3
Real estate activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Southwood Infant School Southwood Lane , Southwood GU14 0NE	3out of 4	390 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Parsonage Farm Nursery and Infant School Cherry Tree Close , GU14 9TT	4out of 4	996 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Cove Junior School Fernhill Road , Cove GU14 9SA	3out of 4	1,494 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Cove Infant School 92 Fernhill Road , Cove GU14 9DP	4out of 4	1,573 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Tower Hill Primary School Fowler Road , GU14 0BW	4out of 4	1,642 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Cove School St John's Road , Cove GU14 9RN	2out of 4	1,401 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Fernhill School Neville Duke Road , GU14 9BY	2out of 4	3,383 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Wavell School Lynchford Road , GU14 6BH	3out of 4	3,594 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Court Moor School Spring Woods , GU52 7RY	3out of 4	4,792 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Kings International College Watchetts Drive , GU15 2PQ	3out of 4	4,965 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Farnborough College of Technology Boundary Road , GU14 6SB	- not rated	3,176 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Sixth Form College Farnborough Prospect Avenue , GU14 8JX	- not rated	3,179 yd	Academy 16-19 converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Samuel Cody School Ballantyne Road , GU14 8SN	3out of 4	2,502 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Farnborough Hill Farnborough Road , GU14 8AT	- not rated	3,322 yd	Other independent school	No	Girls	More About School
Hurst Lodge School Fernhill Road , Blackwater GU17 9HU	- not rated	3,333 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Henry Tyndale School Ship Lane , GU14 8BX	4out of 4	3,839 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Salesian College 119 Reading Road , GU14 6PA	- not rated	3,926 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Sarsen Stones	10 Apollo Rise, Farnborough	308 yd
Nuffield Health	20 Links Way, Farnborough	356 yd
Fleet Spurs Sports Club	Southwood Sports Pavilion, Kennels Lane	662 yd
Monkey Puzzle Public House	The Monkey Puzzle, 101 Ively Road	752 yd
Elior UK At BMW UK Ltd	Summit ONE, Summit Avenue	822 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Crab & Anchor Public House	The Crab And Anchor, 5 Southwood Village Centre		241 yd
Plough And Horses	The Plough And Horses, 90 Fleet Road		724 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Oriental Hub/ Kings Of Thai	90 Whetstone Road, Farnborough		698 yd
Pizza Choice & Best Kebab	91 Whetstone Road, Farnborough		698 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Morrisons Supermarkets Limited	Morrisons, 1 Southwood Village Centre		241 yd
Morrisons	Southwood Summit Centre, 1 Aldrin Place		447 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Nuffield Health (Farnborough) LINKS WAY	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	354 yd
Kennels Lane SOUTHWOOD SPORTS PAVILION SOUTHWOOD SPORTS PAVILION KENNELS LANE	grass pitches	658 yd
Southwood Playing Fields GRASMERE ROAD	grass pitches	901 yd
Cove Cricket Club GRASMERE ROAD	grass pitches	1,018 yd
Southwood Golf Course (Closed) IVELY ROAD	golf	1,071 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	100.0%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s	0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	223.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	22.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.