Larch Way is in Farnborough and in Hart district. GU14 0QW is located in the Cove and Southwood electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Aldershot. This postcode has been in use since 1987-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Larch Way, Farnborough, GU14 0QW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GU14 0QR, GU14 0QN, GU14 0QS, GU14 0QP, GU14 0QG, GU14 0PN, GU14 0PH, GU14 0JW, GU14 0PW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around GU14 0QW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.8% | 50.7% | 0.9% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 50.2% | 49.3% | -0.9% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 0QW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.5% 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 | 20.2% | 27.6% | 7.4% | 37.9% | -10.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 67.7% | 62.5% | -5.2% | 44.2% | 18.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 5.9% | -1.4% | 9.1% | -3.2% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 1.5% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
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 (91.6%) 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 | 65.7% | 59.4% | -6.3% | 48.4% | 11.0% |
| Good health | 28.5% | 32.2% | 3.7% | 33.6% | -1.4% |
| Fair health | 5.2% | 7.2% | 2.0% | 12.7% | -5.5% |
| Bad health | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -3.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.9% | 10.3% | 3.4% | 18.2% | -7.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.7% | 9.6% | -4.1% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.2% | 21% | 0.8% | 13.4% | 7.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 6.6% | 2.2% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 17.6% | 6.3% | 16.9% | 0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.9% | 33.5% | -6.4% | 33.8% | -0.3% |
| Other | 3.6% | 1.5% | -2.1% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 3.3% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 93.9% | 91.3% | -2.6% | 81.4% | 9.9% |
| Other | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 91.1% 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 | 93.5% | 91.1% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 7.9% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 2.7% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 4.5% | 2.9% | 5.6% | -1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.9% | 91.3% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 8.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.5% | 7.5% | 9.8% | -2.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.2% | 0% | -4.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.6% | 76.7% | 14.9% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| No passport held | 6.9% | 13.5% | -6.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.8% | 37.2% | -1.4% |
| Christian | 53.4% | 46.2% | 7.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 2.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 6.5% | -5.6% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Larch Way was 16.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 82.6% lower than the Cove and Southwood average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Larch Way has the 8th lowest crime rate of 60 local areas in Cove and Southwood and the 27th lowest crime rate of 304 local areas in Rushmoor .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.3%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43 Larch Way, Farnborough, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2024-06-21 | £421,313 |
| 56 Larch Way, Farnborough, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2023-12-14 | £443,056 |
| 57 Larch Way, Farnborough, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2022-11-21 | £455,409 |
| 47 Larch Way, Farnborough, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £512,000 | 2022-08-12 | £495,534 |
| 55 Larch Way, Farnborough, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £505,000 | 2021-11-26 | £529,755 |
GU14 0QW area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 24% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
GU14 0QW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 97 |
| Retired | 58 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Education | 21 |
| Transport and storage | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Information and communication | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwood Infant School Southwood Lane , Southwood GU14 0NE | 3out of 4 | 746 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parsonage Farm Nursery and Infant School Cherry Tree Close , GU14 9TT | 4out of 4 | 981 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cove Junior School Fernhill Road , Cove GU14 9SA | 3out of 4 | 1,706 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cove Infant School 92 Fernhill Road , Cove GU14 9DP | 4out of 4 | 1,733 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Guillemont Junior School Sandy Lane , GU14 9ES | 3out of 4 | 1,787 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cove School St John's Road , Cove GU14 9RN | 2out of 4 | 1,578 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fernhill School Neville Duke Road , GU14 9BY | 2out of 4 | 3,486 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Wavell School Lynchford Road , GU14 6BH | 3out of 4 | 3,927 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Court Moor School Spring Woods , GU52 7RY | 3out of 4 | 4,556 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings International College Watchetts Drive , GU15 2PQ | 3out of 4 | 5,120 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Sixth Form College Farnborough Prospect Avenue , GU14 8JX | - not rated | 3,432 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Farnborough College of Technology Boundary Road , GU14 6SB | - not rated | 3,535 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samuel Cody School Ballantyne Road , GU14 8SN | 3out of 4 | 2,727 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hurst Lodge School Fernhill Road , Blackwater GU17 9HU | - not rated | 3,345 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Farnborough Hill Farnborough Road , GU14 8AT | - not rated | 3,619 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Henry Tyndale School Ship Lane , GU14 8BX | 4out of 4 | 4,134 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Salesian College 119 Reading Road , GU14 6PA | - not rated | 4,285 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nuffield Health | 20 Links Way, Farnborough | 166 yd | |
| The Sarsen Stones | 10 Apollo Rise, Farnborough | 283 yd | |
| Fleet Spurs Sports Club | Southwood Sports Pavilion, Kennels Lane | 332 yd | |
| Elior UK At BMW UK Ltd | Summit ONE, Summit Avenue | 463 yd | |
| Miller And Carter Fleet | Miller & Carter, Tree House | 817 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Crab & Anchor Public House | The Crab And Anchor, 5 Southwood Village Centre | 577 yd | |
| Plough And Horses | The Plough And Horses, 90 Fleet Road | 873 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oriental Hub/ Kings Of Thai | 90 Whetstone Road, Farnborough | 667 yd | |
| Pizza Choice & Best Kebab | 91 Whetstone Road, Farnborough | 667 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | Southwood Summit Centre, 1 Aldrin Place | 163 yd | |
| Morrisons Supermarkets Limited | Morrisons, 1 Southwood Village Centre | 577 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nuffield Health (Farnborough) LINKS WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 166 yd |
| Kennels Lane SOUTHWOOD SPORTS PAVILION SOUTHWOOD SPORTS PAVILION KENNELS LANE | grass pitches | 329 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| 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 | 87.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 87.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 87.0% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 184.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.