The Topiary, Farnborough, GU14 0RA

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding GU14 0RA has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% 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	50.2%	49.4%	-0.8%	51.0%	-1.6%
Male	49.8%	50.6%	0.8%	49.0%	1.6%

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 0RA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.6% 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	30.2%	36.8%	6.6%	37.9%	-1.1%
Married: Opposite sex	57.9%	55.6%	-2.3%	44.2%	11.4%
Separated	3.4%	0.8%	-2.6%	2.2%	-1.4%
Divorced	7.7%	5%	-2.7%	9.1%	-4.1%
Widowed	0.9%	1.9%	1.0%	6.1%	-4.2%

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 (90.4%) 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	59.1%	57%	-2.1%	48.4%	8.6%
Good health	35.9%	33.4%	-2.5%	33.6%	-0.2%
Fair health	3.7%	7.7%	4.0%	12.7%	-5.0%
Bad health	0.9%	1.9%	1.0%	4.0%	-2.1%
Very bad health	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.2%	-1.2%

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 0RA this area, 8.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	6.8%	8.1%	1.3%	18.2%	-10.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12.3%	8.5%	-3.8%	9.6%	-1.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	24.7%	18.1%	-6.6%	13.4%	4.7%
Apprenticeship	3.4%	4.6%	1.2%	5.3%	-0.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.6%	24.2%	13.6%	16.9%	7.3%
Degree or Similar	37.9%	34.6%	-3.3%	33.8%	0.8%
Other	4.3%	1.9%	-2.4%	2.8%	-0.9%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	1.9%	0.9%	-1.0%	0.7%	0.2%
Indian	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	3.1%	-2.8%
Pakistani	0%	1.2%	1.2%	2.7%	-1.5%
Other Asian	0.9%	3.4%	2.5%	1.6%	1.8%
Black African	0%	0.9%	0.9%	2.5%	-1.6%
Black Caribbean	0%	1.2%	1.2%	1.0%	0.2%
Other Black	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.5%	-0.2%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.4%	0.5%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	1.2%	1.2%	0.9%	0.3%
Mixed Other	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	96.3%	89.2%	-7.1%	81.4%	7.8%

Country of Birth

In this area, 83.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	89.5%	83.3%	-6.2%	83.2%	0.1%
European Union	3.7%	6.2%	2.5%	6.1%	0.1%
Rest of Europe	0.9%	0.9%	0.0%	0.8%	0.1%
Africa	3.1%	3.4%	0.3%	2.7%	0.7%
Middle East and Asia	2.2%	4.6%	2.4%	5.6%	-1.0%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	1.5%	1.2%	1.3%	0.2%
Oceania	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	89.5%	84.4%	-5.1%	83.2%	1.2%
10+ Years	0.6%	13.4%	12.8%	9.8%	3.6%
5-10 Years	0.9%	1.6%	0.7%	2.9%	-1.3%
2-5 Years	2.2%	0.6%	-1.6%	2.2%	-1.6%
Less than 2 years	6.8%	0%	-6.8%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	83.7%	76.7%	7.0%
Ireland	1.5%	0.6%	0.9%
France	0.6%	0.3%	0.3%
Germany	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Italy	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
Portugal	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Poland	0.6%	1.3%	-0.7%
Romania	0.6%	0.9%	-0.3%
Other EU countries	1.5%	1.5%	0.0%
South and Eastern Africa	1.5%	0.2%	1.3%
Southern Asia	2.8%	1.2%	1.6%
No passport held	5.8%	13.5%	-7.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	45.8%	37.2%	8.6%
Christian	43.7%	46.2%	-2.5%
Buddhist	3.1%	0.5%	2.6%
Hindu	0.6%	1.7%	-1.1%
Muslim	1.2%	6.5%	-5.3%
Other religion	1.2%	0.6%	0.6%
Not answered	4.3%	6.0%	-1.7%

Safety

Is The Topiary Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Topiary was 75.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 8.1% lower than the Cove and Southwood average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.

The Topiary has the 20th highest crime rate of 59 local areas in Cove and Southwood and the 101st highest crime rate of 304 local areas in Rushmoor .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.1%.

🔎 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 0RA, 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 - 2/10 (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 - 2/10 (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 - 4/10 (below average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 5/10 (average )
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 The Topiary are based on 74 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 The Topiary, Farnborough, GU14 0RA

Estimated Average Property Prices for GU14 0RA

Average Price
£436,627

Semi-Detached
£444,170

Terraced
£357,974

Detached
£554,785

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for The Topiary

Average Price
£453,823

Semi-Detached
£483,916

Terraced
£400,068

Detached
£559,049

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on The TopiaryStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
20 The Topiary, Farnborough, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£465,000	2026-01-06	£460,432
14 The Topiary, Farnborough, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building	£310,000	2023-10-06	£315,356
15 The Topiary, Farnborough, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building	£280,000	2020-12-22	£325,528
21 The Topiary, Farnborough, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building	£370,000	2019-11-11	£451,671
11 The Topiary, Farnborough, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building	£278,000	2019-07-11	£331,283

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for GU14 0RA

Employment

GU14 0RA 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	135
Part-Time Employee	37
Retired	36
Self-Employed	23
Student (economically inactive)	11
Looking after home or family	8
Other	4
Unemployed	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2
Long-Term Sick or disabled	1

Employment Industry

Professional, scientific and technical activities	24
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	23
Manufacturing	20
Information and communication	18
Construction	15
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	15
Administrative and support service activities	14
Education	14
Financial and insurance activities	13
Human health and social work activities	12
Transport and storage	11
Other	10
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Real estate activities	3
Mining and quarrying	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	596 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Tower Hill Primary School Fowler Road , GU14 0BW	- not rated	730 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Cove Junior School Fernhill Road , Cove GU14 9SA	3out of 4	1,411 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Parsonage Farm Nursery and Infant School Cherry Tree Close , GU14 9TT	- not rated	1,591 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Cove Infant School 92 Fernhill Road , Cove GU14 9DP	3out of 4	1,632 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Lakeside Middle School Alphington Avenue , Frimley GU16 8LL	- not rated	5,272 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Grove Middle School Chobham Road , Frimley GU16 8PG	- not rated	5,421 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	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	- not rated	1,452 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Oak Farm Community School Ballantyne Road , GU14 8SS	- not rated	2,070 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Wavell School Lynchford Road , GU14 6BH	3out of 4	2,698 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Fernhill School Neville Duke Road , GU14 9BY	- not rated	3,401 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Bohunt Farnborough Neville Duke Road , GU14 9BY	1out of 4	3,465 yd	Academy sponsor led	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	2,250 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Sixth Form College Farnborough Prospect Avenue , GU14 8JX	- not rated	2,736 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Sixth Form College Farnborough Prospect Avenue , GU14 8JX	- not rated	2,736 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	2,211 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Rushmoor Independent Preparatory School 40 Reading Road , GU14 6NB	- not rated	2,623 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Rushmoor Independent Grammar School 40 Reading Road , GU14 6NB	- not rated	2,623 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Farnborough Hill Farnborough Road , GU14 8AT	- not rated	2,706 yd	Other independent school	No	Girls	More About School
Napier School 40 Lynchford Road , North Camp GU14 6EF	- not rated	2,910 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Monkey Puzzle Public House	The Monkey Puzzle, 101 Ively Road	234 yd
Rushmoor Community Football Club	Southwood Pavilion, Grasmere Road	531 yd
Flight Safety Cafe	Flight Safety Building, Farnborough Airport	664 yd
Bridge Road Cafe	9 Bridge Road, Farnborough	932 yd
The Sarsen Stones	10 Apollo Rise, Farnborough	1,064 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Crab & Anchor Public House	The Crab And Anchor, 5 Southwood Village Centre	650 yd
Cove Ivy Leaf Club	111 Cove Road, Farnborough	891 yd
The Tradesmans Arms	Tradesmans Arms, 57 Cove Road	935 yd
Kates Katering	Tradesmans Arms, 57 Cove Road	935 yd
Victorious Buffets	25 St Christophers Road, Farnborough	1,015 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Speedy	1 Fleet Road, Farnborough		907 yd
Marts Fish & Chips	61 Cove Road, Farnborough		935 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Morrisons Supermarkets Limited	Morrisons, 1 Southwood Village Centre		650 yd
Tesco	80 Cove Road, Farnborough		967 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Southwood Golf Course (Closed) IVELY ROAD	golf	312 yd
Southwood Playing Fields GRASMERE ROAD	grass pitches	445 yd
Cove Cricket Club GRASMERE ROAD	grass pitches	602 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	96.4%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	96.4%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	96.4%

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	40 Mbit/s
Average download speed	109.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	12.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

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

Overview of GU14 0RA