Abbey Way is in Farnborough and in Rushmoor district. GU14 7DA is located in the Knellwood electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Aldershot. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Abbey Way, Farnborough, GU14 7DA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GU14 7FY, GU14 7DB, GU14 7FX, GU14 7GA, GU14 7BZ, GU14 7DG, GU14 7GD, GU14 7GB, GU14 7DJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding GU14 7DA has a slightly higher male population, with 51.1% 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 | 48.7% | 48.9% | 0.2% | 51.0% | -2.1% |
| Male | 51.3% | 51.1% | -0.2% | 49.0% | 2.1% |
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 7DA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.5% 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 | 23.7% | 24.6% | 0.9% | 37.9% | -13.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.6% | 57.5% | -3.1% | 44.2% | 13.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 0.9% | -2.9% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 8.8% | 1.6% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 7.5% | 2.8% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
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 (85.5%) 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 | 53.5% | 50.4% | -3.1% | 48.4% | 2.0% |
| Good health | 31.6% | 35.1% | 3.5% | 33.6% | 1.5% |
| Fair health | 12.7% | 10.1% | -2.6% | 12.7% | -2.6% |
| Bad health | 1.1% | 2.5% | 1.4% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 | 11% | 11% | 0.0% | 18.2% | -7.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.1% | 7.9% | -0.2% | 9.6% | -1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.8% | 13.7% | -4.1% | 13.4% | 0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 5.7% | 2.3% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.4% | 17.6% | 3.2% | 16.9% | 0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.1% | 40.5% | 2.4% | 33.8% | 6.7% |
| Other | 7.2% | 3.5% | -3.7% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.8% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.9% | 2.2% | -0.7% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| White | 94.9% | 90.8% | -4.1% | 81.4% | 9.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 86.6% 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 | 90.2% | 86.6% | -3.6% | 83.2% | 3.4% |
| European Union | 4.7% | 6.2% | 1.5% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.6% | 5.8% | 2.2% | 5.6% | 0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.7% | 86.6% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 3.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 7.6% | 6.1% | 9.8% | -2.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 4% | 1.4% | -2.6% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.5% | 1.1% | -4.4% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.3% | 76.7% | 2.6% |
| Ireland | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 3.3% | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 2.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 10.9% | 13.5% | -2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.1% | 37.2% | -0.1% |
| Christian | 54.2% | 46.2% | 8.0% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Abbey Way was 14.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 84.3% lower than the Cherrywood average. The most reported crime type was Public order.
Abbey Way has the 6th lowest crime rate of 66 local areas in Cherrywood and the 20th lowest crime rate of 304 local areas in Rushmoor .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -2.6%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 97% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Abbey Way, Farnborough, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £515,000 | 2023-08-18 | £501,969 |
| 16 Abbey Way, Farnborough, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2023-07-03 | £386,100 |
| 27 Abbey Way, Farnborough, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £407,000 | 2023-05-26 | £397,367 |
| 14 Abbey Way, Farnborough, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £392,550 | 2022-10-14 | £384,777 |
| 9 Abbey Way, Farnborough, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £427,000 | 2020-02-05 | £493,047 |
GU14 7DA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 7DA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 97 |
| Retired | 80 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Education | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter's Church of England Aided Junior School Church Avenue , GU14 7AP | 2out of 4 | 406 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Whitefriars , Avenue Road GU14 7BW | 3out of 4 | 674 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Farnborough Infant School Rectory Road , GU14 8AJ | 4out of 4 | 839 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School Tile Barn Close , Cove GU14 8LS | 2out of 4 | 1,143 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherrywood Community Primary School Mayfield Road , GU14 8LH | 2out of 4 | 1,291 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 | 2,203 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fernhill School Neville Duke Road , GU14 9BY | 2out of 4 | 2,784 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Wavell School Lynchford Road , GU14 6BH | 3out of 4 | 2,788 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings International College Watchetts Drive , GU15 2PQ | 3out of 4 | 3,334 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tomlinscote School Tomlinscote Way , Frimley GU16 8PY | 4out of 4 | 3,664 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,158 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sixth Form College Farnborough Prospect Avenue , GU14 8JX | - not rated | 1,209 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farnborough Hill Farnborough Road , GU14 8AT | - not rated | 664 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Henry Tyndale School Ship Lane , GU14 8BX | 4out of 4 | 1,035 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Samuel Cody School Ballantyne Road , GU14 8SN | 3out of 4 | 1,500 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Salesian College 119 Reading Road , GU14 6PA | - not rated | 1,971 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hurst Lodge School Fernhill Road , Blackwater GU17 9HU | - not rated | 3,485 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter's Parish Centre | St Peters Parish Centre, 60 Church Avenue | 300 yd | |
| McDonalds | 227 Farnborough Road, Farnborough | 395 yd | |
| The House Of Dosai | 22B Victoria Road, Farnborough | 423 yd | |
| Mitju | Farnborough Railway Station, Union Street | 434 yd | |
| C You Latte | Retail Outlet - Platform 1, Farnborough Railway Station | 436 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Tilly Shilling | 24 - 30 Victoria Road, Farnborough | 537 yd | |
| The Alexandra | 74 Victoria Road, Farnborough | 625 yd | |
| The Prince Of Wales Public House | Prince Of Wales, 184 Rectory Road | 853 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Takdhum | 1 Salisbury Road, Farnborough | 208 yd | |
| Dan's Fish Bar | 224 Farnborough Road, Farnborough | 274 yd | |
| Woody's Take Out / Frangos Peri Peri | 218 Farnborough Road, Farnborough | 274 yd | |
| Farnborough Kebab & Burger House | 228 Farnborough Road, Farnborough | 274 yd | |
| McChina Wokaway | 230 Farnborough Road, Farnborough | 274 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 6 Queensmead, Farnborough | 460 yd | |
| Poundland | 9 - 10 The Mead, Farnborough | 573 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods | 98 Queensmead, Farnborough | 618 yd | |
| Asda Superstore | ASDA, Westmead | 696 yd | |
| Lidl | Street Record, Solartron Road | 944 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Gym (Farnborough) QUEENSMEAD | health and fitness suite | 461 yd |
| Rectory Road Playing Fields RECTORY ROAD RECREATION GROUND RECTORY ROAD RECREATION GROUND RECTORY ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 603 yd |
| Fit4Less (Farnborough) (Closed) 33-34 33-34 Princes Mead | health and fitness suite | 611 yd |
| Farnborough Hill School FARNBOROUGH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 713 yd |
| Farnborough Leisure Centre Westmead | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool | 727 yd |
| Henry Tyndale School SHIP LANE | 1,018 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 197.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.