Tarn Close is in Farnborough and in Rushmoor district. GU14 0RP is located in the Cove and Southwood electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Aldershot. This postcode has been in use since 1997-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Tarn Close, Farnborough, GU14 0RP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GU14 0LJ, GU14 0RA, GU14 0RU, GU14 0RB, GU14 0RS, GU14 0RE, GU14 0RF, GU14 0RR, GU14 0RD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding GU14 0RP 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% |
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 0RP 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% |
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% |
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 0RP 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% |
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% |
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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tarn Close was 75.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 17.9% lower than the Cove and Southwood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Tarn Close has the 19th highest crime rate of 60 local areas in Cove and Southwood and the 107th highest crime rate of 304 local areas in Rushmoor .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -15.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46 Tarn Close, Farnborough, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2025-04-30 | £450,000 |
| 49 Tarn Close, Farnborough, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £530,000 | 2025-01-20 | £533,323 |
| 28 Tarn Close, Farnborough, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2024-07-26 | £358,257 |
| 11 Tarn Close, Farnborough, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2023-10-27 | £361,460 |
| 1 Tarn Close, Farnborough, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2023-10-25 | £456,003 |
GU14 0RP 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 | 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 |
| 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 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwood Infant School Southwood Lane , Southwood GU14 0NE | 3out of 4 | 569 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tower Hill Primary School Fowler Road , GU14 0BW | 4out of 4 | 844 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cove Junior School Fernhill Road , Cove GU14 9SA | 3out of 4 | 1,509 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parsonage Farm Nursery and Infant School Cherry Tree Close , GU14 9TT | 4out of 4 | 1,609 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cove Infant School 92 Fernhill Road , Cove GU14 9DP | 4out of 4 | 1,719 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 | 1,537 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Wavell School Lynchford Road , GU14 6BH | 3out of 4 | 2,721 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fernhill School Neville Duke Road , GU14 9BY | 2out of 4 | 3,505 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings International College Watchetts Drive , GU15 2PQ | 3out of 4 | 4,899 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Court Moor School Spring Woods , GU52 7RY | 3out of 4 | 5,273 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farnborough College of Technology Boundary Road , GU14 6SB | - not rated | 2,349 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sixth Form College Farnborough Prospect Avenue , GU14 8JX | - not rated | 2,868 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | 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 | 2,334 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Farnborough Hill Farnborough Road , GU14 8AT | - not rated | 2,841 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Salesian College 119 Reading Road , GU14 6PA | - not rated | 3,055 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Henry Tyndale School Ship Lane , GU14 8BX | 4out of 4 | 3,349 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hurst Lodge School Fernhill Road , Blackwater GU17 9HU | - not rated | 3,673 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monkey Puzzle Public House | The Monkey Puzzle, 101 Ively Road | 376 yd | |
| Flight Safety Cafe | Flight Safety Building, Farnborough Airport | 535 yd | |
| Rushmoor Community Football Club | Southwood Pavilion, Grasmere Road | 669 yd | |
| Bridge Road Cafe | 9 Bridge Road, Farnborough | 1,012 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Crab & Anchor Public House | The Crab And Anchor, 5 Southwood Village Centre | 747 yd | |
| Cove Ivy Leaf Club | 111 Cove Road, Farnborough | 992 yd | |
| The Tradesmans Arms | Tradesmans Arms, 57 Cove Road | 1,004 yd | |
| Kates Katering | Tradesmans Arms, 57 Cove Road | 1,004 yd | |
| Victorious Buffets | 25 St Christophers Road, Farnborough | 1,067 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marts Fish & Chips | 61 Cove Road, Farnborough | 1,004 yd | |
| Speedy | 1 Fleet Road, Farnborough | 1,042 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Supermarkets Limited | Morrisons, 1 Southwood Village Centre | 747 yd | |
| Tesco | 80 Cove Road, Farnborough | 1,040 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Southwood Golf Course (Closed) IVELY ROAD | golf | 190 yd |
| Southwood Playing Fields GRASMERE ROAD | grass pitches | 580 yd |
| Cove Cricket Club GRASMERE ROAD | grass pitches | 733 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 | 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% |
| 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 | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 188.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.