Longfield Close is in Farnborough and in Rushmoor district. GU14 8HQ is located in the Cherrywood electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Aldershot. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Longfield Close, Farnborough, GU14 8HQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GU14 8HL, GU14 8HG, GU14 8HD, GU14 8HN, GU14 8HJ, GU14 8EZ, GU14 8HB, GU14 8HR, GU14 8HW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around GU14 8HQ 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 | 50% | 50.7% | 0.7% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 50% | 49.3% | -0.7% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 37.9% | 35.5% | -2.4% | 37.9% | -2.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.2% | 47.2% | 4.0% | 44.2% | 3.0% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 2.3% | -2.0% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 11.4% | 0.7% | 9.1% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 3.7% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 39.9% | 48% | 8.1% | 48.4% | -0.4% |
| Good health | 38.8% | 32.3% | -6.5% | 33.6% | -1.3% |
| Fair health | 16.4% | 12.8% | -3.6% | 12.7% | 0.1% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 5.6% | 2.4% | 4.0% | 1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 8HQ this area, 28.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 19.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.3% | 28.1% | 3.8% | 18.2% | 9.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.4% | 15.2% | -0.2% | 9.6% | 5.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.9% | 13.9% | -5.0% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 2.3% | -0.6% | 5.3% | -3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 15.9% | 3.8% | 16.9% | -1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.2% | 19.5% | 1.3% | 33.8% | -14.3% |
| Other | 8.2% | 5% | -3.2% | 2.8% | 2.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69.4% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 10.9% | 19.8% | 8.9% | 1.6% | 18.2% |
| Black African | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.7% | 1.1% | -0.6% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2% | 0.8% | -1.2% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.7% | 0.8% | -0.9% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 76.7% | 69.4% | -7.3% | 81.4% | -12.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 6.3% | 6.0% | 1.6% | 4.7% |
In this area, 70.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.3% | 70.9% | -8.4% | 83.2% | -12.3% |
| European Union | 4.3% | 4.3% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.2% | 23.7% | 10.5% | 5.6% | 18.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| 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 | 78.2% | 71.1% | -7.1% | 83.2% | -12.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 17.4% | 15.7% | 9.8% | 7.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.9% | 5.6% | 0.7% | 2.9% | 2.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.5% | 3.5% | -2.0% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.8% | 2.4% | -7.4% | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.7% | 76.7% | -6.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 12.8% | 1.2% | 11.6% |
| No passport held | 13.9% | 13.5% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.1% | 37.2% | 4.9% |
| Christian | 25.9% | 46.2% | -20.3% |
| Buddhist | 10.1% | 0.5% | 9.6% |
| Hindu | 9.8% | 1.7% | 8.1% |
| Muslim | 0.8% | 6.5% | -5.7% |
| Other religion | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Not answered | 9% | 6.0% | 3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Longfield Close was 138.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 52.4% higher than the Cherrywood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Longfield Close has the 10th highest crime rate of 66 local areas in Cherrywood and the 50th highest crime rate of 304 local areas in Rushmoor .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 80.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -72.2%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 63% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Longfield Close, Farnborough, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2024-11-29 | £364,399 |
| 7 Longfield Close, Farnborough, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £357,500 | 2021-04-23 | £418,537 |
| 19 Longfield Close, Farnborough, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2017-05-24 | £429,197 |
| 7 Longfield Close, Farnborough, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2016-08-19 | £365,217 |
| 2 Longfield Close, Farnborough, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £267,000 | 2015-03-27 | £388,469 |
GU14 8HQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 129 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Other | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 21 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farnborough Grange Nursery/Infant Community School Moor Road , GU14 8HW | - not rated | 290 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Farnborough Grange Nursery & Infant Community School Moor Road , GU14 8HW | - not rated | 290 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Community Junior School Wren Way , Prospect Estate GU14 8TA | - not rated | 634 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fernhill County Junior School Neville Duke Road , GU14 9BY | - not rated | 832 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fernhill County Infant School Neville Duke Road , GU14 9BY | - not rated | 832 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Grove Middle School Chobham Road , Frimley GU16 8PG | - not rated | 2,493 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lakeside Middle School Alphington Avenue , Frimley GU16 8LL | - not rated | 2,514 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bohunt Farnborough Neville Duke Road , GU14 9BY | 1out of 4 | 790 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fernhill School Neville Duke Road , GU14 9BY | - not rated | 832 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Farm Community School Ballantyne Road , GU14 8SS | - not rated | 1,113 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| France Hill School Watchetts Drive , GU15 2PQ | - not rated | 1,595 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings International College Watchetts Drive , GU15 2PQ | - not rated | 1,595 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 | 865 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sixth Form College Farnborough Prospect Avenue , GU14 8JX | - not rated | 865 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Farnborough College of Technology Boundary Road , GU14 6SB | - not rated | 3,203 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 | 975 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Farnborough Hill Farnborough Road , GU14 8AT | - not rated | 1,511 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Henry Tyndale School Ship Lane , GU14 8BX | 4out of 4 | 1,665 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawley Woods School Fernhill Road , Blackwater GU17 9HU | - not rated | 1,694 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Croft School Ship Lane , GU14 8BX | - not rated | 1,753 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,018 yd | |
| McDonalds | 1 Blackwater Shopping Park, Farnborough Gate | 1,018 yd | |
| Little Street Ltd | Station House, Station Approach | 1,045 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farnborough Football Club | Farnborough Town Football Club, Cherrywood Road | 220 yd | |
| Hawley Arms | The Hawley Arms, 51 Churchill Crescent | 263 yd | |
| The Railway Enthusiasts Club | 103 Hawley Lane, Farnborough | 323 yd | |
| New Inn Public House | The New Inn, Hawley Road | 703 yd | |
| NEW MILTON CRICKET CLUB | FERNHILL LANE SPORTS GROUND, FERNHILL LANE | 1,020 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willies Kitchen | 17 Churchill Crescent, Farnborough | 263 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 98 Chapel Lane, Farnborough | 1,071 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores | 1A Blackwater Shopping Park, Farnborough Gate | 1,018 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Easy As Hgv Stadium Cherrywood Road | grass pitches | 213 yd |
| Moor Road Playing Fields MOOR ROAD | grass pitches | 348 yd |
| Grange Community Junior School WREN WAY | grass pitches | 525 yd |
| Fernhill School And Language College NEVILLE DUKE ROAD | grass pitches | 792 yd |
| The Sixth Form College Farnborough PROSPECT AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 862 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 158.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.