Empress Avenue is in Farnborough and in Rushmoor district. GU14 8LU 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 Empress Avenue, Farnborough, GU14 8LU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GU14 8LX, GU14 8LZ, GU14 8NA, GU14 8NH, GU14 8LY, GU14 8AU, GU14 8AX, GU14 8NG, GU14 8NB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding GU14 8LU has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% 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 | 52.4% | 49.3% | -3.1% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 47.6% | 50.7% | 3.1% | 49.0% | 1.7% |
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 8LU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 65% 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 | 19.4% | 21.6% | 2.2% | 37.9% | -16.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 66% | 65% | -1.0% | 44.2% | 20.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 5.6% | 6.7% | 1.1% | 9.1% | -2.4% |
| Widowed | 8.2% | 5.3% | -2.9% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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%) 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 | 53.4% | 58.2% | 4.8% | 48.4% | 9.8% |
| Good health | 34.1% | 31.8% | -2.3% | 33.6% | -1.8% |
| Fair health | 9.5% | 7.6% | -1.9% | 12.7% | -5.1% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 8LU this area, 8.8% 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 53.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.2% | 8.8% | -2.4% | 18.2% | -9.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.2% | 8.8% | -2.4% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.2% | 12.7% | -1.5% | 13.4% | -0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 1.4% | -0.8% | 5.3% | -3.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.2% | 14.8% | 0.6% | 16.9% | -2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 44% | 53.4% | 9.4% | 33.8% | 19.6% |
| Other | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 1.1% | 1.8% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 2.5% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 3% | 2.9% | -0.1% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 93.6% | 88% | -5.6% | 81.4% | 6.6% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 84.7% 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 | 84.8% | 84.7% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 1.5% |
| European Union | 3% | 2.9% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 3.4% | 1.8% | -1.6% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.9% | 6.8% | 1.9% | 5.6% | 1.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.0% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.8% | 85% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 1.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 13% | 12.4% | 9.8% | 3.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.9% | 0% | -11.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.1% | 76.7% | 17.4% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 3% | 13.5% | -10.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.4% | 37.2% | -1.8% |
| Christian | 52.9% | 46.2% | 6.7% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Muslim | 2.9% | 6.5% | -3.6% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Empress Avenue was 40.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 55.7% lower than the Cherrywood average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Empress Avenue has the 25th lowest crime rate of 66 local areas in Cherrywood and the 110th lowest crime rate of 304 local areas in Rushmoor .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Empress Avenue, Farnborough, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £602,000 | 2021-04-23 | £698,825 |
| 3 Empress Avenue, Farnborough, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £790,000 | 2017-07-14 | £931,172 |
| 17 Empress Avenue, Farnborough, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £633,500 | 2012-12-14 | £1,126,725 |
| 1 Empress Avenue, Farnborough, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £686,000 | 2011-06-24 | £1,207,166 |
| 3 Empress Avenue, Farnborough, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2011-03-04 | £737,441 |
GU14 8LU 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 | 112 |
| Retired | 65 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Education | 20 |
| Information and communication | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mayfield Junior School Mayfield Road , GU14 8LH | - not rated | 542 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield Community Infant School Aldwick Close , GU14 8LH | - not rated | 542 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherrywood Community Primary School Mayfield Road , GU14 8LH | - not rated | 628 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School Tile Barn Close , Cove GU14 8LS | 3out of 4 | 657 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Farnborough Infant School Rectory Road , GU14 8AJ | 3out of 4 | 926 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside Middle School Alphington Avenue , Frimley GU16 8LL | - not rated | 2,886 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grove Middle School Chobham Road , Frimley GU16 8PG | - not rated | 3,071 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Farm Community School Ballantyne Road , GU14 8SS | - not rated | 973 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cove School St John's Road , Cove GU14 9RN | - not rated | 1,862 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bohunt Farnborough Neville Duke Road , GU14 9BY | 1out of 4 | 2,097 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fernhill School Neville Duke Road , GU14 9BY | - not rated | 2,103 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| France Hill School Watchetts Drive , GU15 2PQ | - not rated | 2,727 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 537 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sixth Form College Farnborough Prospect Avenue , GU14 8JX | - not rated | 537 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Farnborough College of Technology Boundary Road , GU14 6SB | - not rated | 1,824 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 | 369 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Green Croft School Ship Lane , GU14 8BX | - not rated | 841 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Henry Tyndale School Ship Lane , GU14 8BX | 4out of 4 | 874 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Samuel Cody School Ballantyne Road , GU14 8SN | 3out of 4 | 904 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rushmoor Independent Preparatory School 40 Reading Road , GU14 6NB | - not rated | 2,499 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| C You Latte | Retail Outlet - Platform 1, Farnborough Railway Station | 464 yd | |
| Cafe & Shop Destino | Retail Unit, Farnborough Railway Station | 464 yd | |
| Mitju | Farnborough Railway Station, Union Street | 467 yd | |
| Thatched Cottage | The Thatched Cottage, 122 Prospect Road | 598 yd | |
| The House Of Dosai | 22B Victoria Road, Farnborough | 849 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cove Football Club | 7 Squirrel Lane, Farnborough | 787 yd | |
| The Ship Inn | 162 Ship Lane, Farnborough | 791 yd | |
| The Tilly Shilling | 24 - 30 Victoria Road, Farnborough | 884 yd | |
| The Alexandra | 74 Victoria Road, Farnborough | 912 yd | |
| The Prince Of Wales Public House | Prince Of Wales, 184 Rectory Road | 992 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas Chicken And Pizza | 14 Victoria Road, Farnborough | 840 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 22C Victoria Road, Farnborough | 850 yd | |
| Papa John's Pizza | 32 Victoria Road, Farnborough | 884 yd | |
| Takdhum | 1 Salisbury Road, Farnborough | 887 yd | |
| Dan's Fish Bar | 224 Farnborough Road, Farnborough | 922 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 6 Queensmead, Farnborough | 898 yd | |
| Aldi Stores | 1A Blackwater Shopping Park, Farnborough Gate | 997 yd | |
| Poundland | 9 - 10 The Mead, Farnborough | 1,048 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Farnborough Hill School FARNBOROUGH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 363 yd |
| Farnborough Lawn Tennis Club TILE BARN CLOSE | tennis courts | 511 yd |
| The Sixth Form College Farnborough PROSPECT AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 538 yd |
| St Bernadette'S Catholic Primary School TILE BARN CLOSE | grass pitches | 662 yd |
| Cove Fc SQUIRREL LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 755 yd |
| Oak Farm Playing Fields OAK FARM PLAYING FIELDS OAK FARM PLAYING FIELDS TILE BARN CLOSE | grass pitches | 766 yd |
| Henry Tyndale School SHIP LANE | 861 yd | |
| The Gym (Farnborough) QUEENSMEAD | health and fitness suite | 922 yd |
| The Samuel Cody Specialist Sports College SCHOOL HOUSE SCHOOL HOUSE BALLANTYNE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 970 yd |
| Farnborough Gate Sports Centre FARNBOROUGH GATE | grass pitches | 988 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 235.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.