Farnborough Road is in Farnborough and in Rushmoor district. GU14 8AY is located in the Empress electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Aldershot. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Farnborough Road, Farnborough, GU14 8AY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GU14 8NE, GU14 8AX, GU14 8ND, GU14 8BF, GU14 8JU, GU14 8LZ, GU14 8LY, GU14 8JT, GU14 8LX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding GU14 8AY has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% 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 | 49.6% | 48.6% | -1.0% | 51.0% | -2.4% |
| Male | 50.4% | 51.4% | 1.0% | 49.0% | 2.4% |
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 8AY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 69.5% 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 | 16.1% | 23.7% | 7.6% | 37.9% | -14.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 73.5% | 69.5% | -4.0% | 44.2% | 25.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 2.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% | 9.1% | -7.4% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 4.2% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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 (92.3%) 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 | 57.7% | 57.4% | -0.3% | 48.4% | 9.0% |
| Good health | 33.6% | 34.9% | 1.3% | 33.6% | 1.3% |
| Fair health | 6.9% | 6.3% | -0.6% | 12.7% | -6.4% |
| Bad health | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 8AY this area, 6.4% 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 52.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.1% | 6.4% | -1.7% | 18.2% | -11.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.8% | 6.8% | -4.0% | 9.6% | -2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.8% | 13.1% | -5.7% | 13.4% | -0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 3.8% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.6% | 17.8% | 5.2% | 16.9% | 0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 44.4% | 52.1% | 7.7% | 33.8% | 18.3% |
| Other | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 3.2% | 1.4% | 3.1% | 0.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.3% | 0% | -3.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 89.4% | 88.4% | -1.0% | 81.4% | 7.0% |
| Other | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 86.1% 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 | 89.4% | 86.1% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 2.9% |
| European Union | 4.7% | 6.4% | 1.7% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.9% | 5% | 2.1% | 5.6% | -0.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 2.5% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88% | 85.5% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 2.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 11.7% | 11.3% | 9.8% | 1.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.4% | 1.4% | -7.0% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.5% | 76.7% | 9.8% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 6.7% | 13.5% | -6.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.4% | 37.2% | 4.2% |
| Christian | 51.1% | 46.2% | 4.9% |
| Buddhist | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Farnborough Road was 26.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 70.9% lower than the Cherrywood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Farnborough Road has the 14th lowest crime rate of 66 local areas in Cherrywood and the 62nd lowest 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 rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 7.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 329 Farnborough Road, Farnborough, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £590,000 | 2024-07-26 | £595,413 |
| 315 Farnborough Road, Farnborough, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £490,000 | 2022-10-14 | £474,552 |
| 343 Farnborough Road, Farnborough, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £1,000,000 | 2022-09-23 | £946,903 |
| 313 Farnborough Road, Farnborough, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £418,000 | 2020-02-07 | £498,658 |
| 353 Farnborough Road, Farnborough, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £635,000 | 2019-06-13 | £724,532 |
GU14 8AY 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 | 66 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Education | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherrywood Community Primary School Mayfield Road , GU14 8LH | 2out of 4 | 566 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School Tile Barn Close , Cove GU14 8LS | 2out of 4 | 833 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Farnborough Infant School Rectory Road , GU14 8AJ | 4out of 4 | 924 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Community Junior School Wren Way , Prospect Estate GU14 8TA | 4out of 4 | 1,244 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Farnborough Grange Nursery & Infant Community School Moor Road , GU14 8HW | 3out of 4 | 1,349 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fernhill School Neville Duke Road , GU14 9BY | 2out of 4 | 1,885 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cove School St John's Road , Cove GU14 9RN | 2out of 4 | 2,023 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings International College Watchetts Drive , GU15 2PQ | 3out of 4 | 2,363 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tomlinscote School Tomlinscote Way , Frimley GU16 8PY | 4out of 4 | 3,021 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Wavell School Lynchford Road , GU14 6BH | 3out of 4 | 3,765 yd | Community 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 | 246 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Farnborough College of Technology Boundary Road , GU14 6SB | - not rated | 2,153 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farnborough Hill Farnborough Road , GU14 8AT | - not rated | 412 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Henry Tyndale School Ship Lane , GU14 8BX | 4out of 4 | 737 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Samuel Cody School Ballantyne Road , GU14 8SN | 3out of 4 | 919 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hurst Lodge School Fernhill Road , Blackwater GU17 9HU | - not rated | 2,675 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Salesian College 119 Reading Road , GU14 6PA | - not rated | 2,951 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee | 1A Blackwater Shopping Park, Farnborough Gate | 631 yd | |
| McDonalds | 1 Blackwater Shopping Park, Farnborough Gate | 631 yd | |
| C You Latte | Retail Outlet - Platform 1, Farnborough Railway Station | 787 yd | |
| Cafe & Shop Destino | Retail Unit, Farnborough Railway Station | 787 yd | |
| Mitju | Farnborough Railway Station, Union Street | 789 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ship Inn | 162 Ship Lane, Farnborough | 423 yd | |
| The Prince Of Wales Public House | Prince Of Wales, 184 Rectory Road | 844 yd | |
| Hawley Arms | The Hawley Arms, 51 Churchill Crescent | 1,026 yd | |
| Cove Football Club | 7 Squirrel Lane, Farnborough | 1,091 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willies Kitchen | 17 Churchill Crescent, Farnborough | 1,026 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores | 1A Blackwater Shopping Park, Farnborough Gate | 631 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Farnborough Hill School FARNBOROUGH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 300 yd |
| The Sixth Form College Farnborough PROSPECT AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 377 yd |
| Henry Tyndale School SHIP LANE | 602 yd | |
| Farnborough Gate Sports Centre FARNBOROUGH GATE | grass pitches | 614 yd |
| Farnborough Lawn Tennis Club TILE BARN CLOSE | tennis courts | 794 yd |
| St Bernadette'S Catholic Primary School TILE BARN CLOSE | grass pitches | 929 yd |
| Rectory Road Playing Fields RECTORY ROAD RECREATION GROUND RECTORY ROAD RECREATION GROUND RECTORY ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 977 yd |
| Oak Farm Playing Fields OAK FARM PLAYING FIELDS OAK FARM PLAYING FIELDS TILE BARN CLOSE | grass pitches | 1,020 yd |
| Cove Fc SQUIRREL LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,050 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 | 77.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 135.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.