Empress Avenue, Farnborough, GU14 8LX

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding GU14 8LX has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% 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	49.5%	49.6%	0.1%	51.0%	-1.4%
Male	50.5%	50.4%	-0.1%	49.0%	1.4%

Partnership Status

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 8LX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 66.7% 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	18.7%	17.7%	-1.0%	37.9%	-20.2%
Married: Opposite sex	68.7%	66.7%	-2.0%	44.2%	22.5%
Married: Same sex	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.3%	-0.3%
Civil partnership: Opposite sex	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.1%	0.7%
Separated	1.2%	0.4%	-0.8%	2.2%	-1.8%
Divorced	3.7%	5.3%	1.6%	9.1%	-3.8%
Widowed	6.9%	9.1%	2.2%	6.1%	3.0%

Health

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 (86.1%) 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	49.1%	51.8%	2.7%	48.4%	3.4%
Good health	37.4%	34.3%	-3.1%	33.6%	0.7%
Fair health	11.1%	11.4%	0.3%	12.7%	-1.3%
Bad health	2.1%	1.8%	-0.3%	4.0%	-2.2%
Very bad health	0.3%	0.7%	0.4%	1.2%	-0.5%

Education and Qualifications

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.

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 48.1%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	13.4%	11.5%	-1.9%	18.2%	-6.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	15.9%	7%	-8.9%	9.6%	-2.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13.8%	9.9%	-3.9%	13.4%	-3.5%
Apprenticeship	2.8%	5.8%	3.0%	5.3%	0.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.2%	14.4%	4.2%	16.9%	-2.5%
Degree or Similar	41.9%	48.1%	6.2%	33.8%	14.3%
Other	2%	3.3%	1.3%	2.8%	0.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.1% 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%	0.7%	-0.3%	0.7%	0.0%
Indian	4.2%	1.8%	-2.4%	3.1%	-1.3%
Pakistani	0%	3.6%	3.6%	2.7%	0.9%
Other Asian	1.4%	1.8%	0.4%	1.6%	0.2%
Black Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Asian	0.7%	0.4%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.4%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.4%	0.3%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	1.4%	1.1%	0.9%	0.5%
Mixed Other	0%	1.4%	1.4%	0.8%	0.6%
White	92%	86.1%	-5.9%	81.4%	4.7%
Other	0%	2.1%	2.1%	1.6%	0.5%

Country of Birth

In this area, 89.3% 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	90.3%	89.3%	-1.0%	83.2%	6.1%
European Union	0.7%	1.4%	0.7%	6.1%	-4.7%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	0.4%	0.1%	0.8%	-0.4%
Africa	3.1%	2.1%	-1.0%	2.7%	-0.6%
Middle East and Asia	4.5%	6.4%	1.9%	5.6%	0.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.7%	0.4%	-0.3%	1.3%	-0.9%
Oceania	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	88.9%	89.3%	0.4%	83.2%	6.1%
10+ Years	0%	8.9%	8.9%	9.8%	-0.9%
5-10 Years	0%	1.1%	1.1%	2.9%	-1.8%
2-5 Years	0.3%	0.7%	0.4%	2.2%	-1.5%
Less than 2 years	10.7%	0%	-10.7%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	92.1%	76.7%	15.4%
Italy	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Other EU countries	0.4%	1.5%	-1.1%
Other Europe	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
Southern Asia	0.7%	1.2%	-0.5%
No passport held	6.1%	13.5%	-7.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	28.6%	37.2%	-8.6%
Christian	56.4%	46.2%	10.2%
Buddhist	2.9%	0.5%	2.4%
Hindu	2.9%	1.7%	1.2%
Muslim	3.9%	6.5%	-2.6%
Other religion	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Not answered	5%	6.0%	-1.0%

Safety

Is Empress Avenue Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Empress Avenue was 43.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 51.8% lower than the Cherrywood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Empress Avenue has the 27th lowest crime rate of 66 local areas in Cherrywood and the 107th lowest crime rate of 304 local areas in Rushmoor .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -22.4%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£70,400

Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in GU14 8LX, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Empress Avenue are based on 41 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Rushmoor.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Empress Avenue, Farnborough, GU14 8LX

Estimated Average Property Prices for GU14 8LX

Average Price
£762,463

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£762,463

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Empress Avenue

Average Price
£808,065

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£808,065

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Empress AvenueStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
34 Empress Avenue, Farnborough, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building	£655,000	2023-04-28	£620,221
32 Empress Avenue, Farnborough, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building	£820,000	2021-11-12	£860,196
10 Empress Avenue, Farnborough, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building	£710,000	2021-06-17	£784,094
24 Empress Avenue, Farnborough, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building	£573,000	2019-08-08	£649,940
8 Empress Avenue, Farnborough, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building	£590,000	2017-12-13	£669,223

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for GU14 8LX

Employment

GU14 8LX 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in GU14 8LX area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	83
Retired	81
Part-Time Employee	27
Self-Employed	15
Looking after home or family	12
Student (economically inactive)	9
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	7
Unemployed	6
Long-Term Sick or disabled	3
Other	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	20
Information and communication	18
Professional, scientific and technical activities	17
Manufacturing	14
Human health and social work activities	14
Education	14
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	10
Construction	10
Other	7
Transport and storage	7
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Real estate activities	6
Administrative and support service activities	5
Financial and insurance activities	2

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Cherrywood Community Primary School Mayfield Road , GU14 8LH	2out of 4	481 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School Tile Barn Close , Cove GU14 8LS	2out of 4	566 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
North Farnborough Infant School Rectory Road , GU14 8AJ	4out of 4	1,037 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Grange Community Junior School Wren Way , Prospect Estate GU14 8TA	4out of 4	1,225 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Peter's Church of England Aided Junior School Church Avenue , GU14 7AP	2out of 4	1,226 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Cove School St John's Road , Cove GU14 9RN	2out of 4	1,777 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Fernhill School Neville Duke Road , GU14 9BY	2out of 4	1,958 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Kings International College Watchetts Drive , GU15 2PQ	3out of 4	2,631 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Tomlinscote School Tomlinscote Way , Frimley GU16 8PY	4out of 4	3,338 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Wavell School Lynchford Road , GU14 6BH	3out of 4	3,529 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Sixth Form College Farnborough Prospect Avenue , GU14 8JX	- not rated	425 yd	Academy 16-19 converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Farnborough College of Technology Boundary Road , GU14 6SB	- not rated	1,956 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Farnborough Hill Farnborough Road , GU14 8AT	- not rated	470 yd	Other independent school	No	Girls	More About School
Samuel Cody School Ballantyne Road , GU14 8SN	3out of 4	770 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Henry Tyndale School Ship Lane , GU14 8BX	4out of 4	945 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hurst Lodge School Fernhill Road , Blackwater GU17 9HU	- not rated	2,685 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Salesian College 119 Reading Road , GU14 6PA	- not rated	2,797 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
C You Latte	Retail Outlet - Platform 1, Farnborough Railway Station	516 yd
Cafe & Shop Destino	Retail Unit, Farnborough Railway Station	516 yd
Mitju	Farnborough Railway Station, Union Street	519 yd
Thatched Cottage	The Thatched Cottage, 122 Prospect Road	639 yd
The House Of Dosai	22B Victoria Road, Farnborough	902 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Ship Inn	162 Ship Lane, Farnborough	734 yd
Cove Football Club	7 Squirrel Lane, Farnborough	818 yd
The Tilly Shilling	24 - 30 Victoria Road, Farnborough	939 yd
The Alexandra	74 Victoria Road, Farnborough	968 yd
The Prince Of Wales Public House	Prince Of Wales, 184 Rectory Road	975 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Dallas Chicken And Pizza	14 Victoria Road, Farnborough	892 yd
Domino's Pizza	22C Victoria Road, Farnborough	903 yd
Takdhum	1 Salisbury Road, Farnborough	931 yd
Papa John's Pizza	32 Victoria Road, Farnborough	939 yd
Dan's Fish Bar	224 Farnborough Road, Farnborough	968 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Aldi Stores	1A Blackwater Shopping Park, Farnborough Gate		941 yd
Sainsbury's	6 Queensmead, Farnborough		951 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Farnborough Hill School FARNBOROUGH ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts	341 yd
The Sixth Form College Farnborough PROSPECT AVENUE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	489 yd
Farnborough Lawn Tennis Club TILE BARN CLOSE	tennis courts	535 yd
St Bernadette'S Catholic Primary School TILE BARN CLOSE	grass pitches	683 yd
Cove Fc SQUIRREL LANE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	784 yd
Oak Farm Playing Fields OAK FARM PLAYING FIELDS OAK FARM PLAYING FIELDS TILE BARN CLOSE	grass pitches	785 yd
Henry Tyndale School SHIP LANE		827 yd
Farnborough Gate Sports Centre FARNBOROUGH GATE	grass pitches	933 yd
The Samuel Cody Specialist Sports College SCHOOL HOUSE SCHOOL HOUSE BALLANTYNE ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	975 yd
The Gym (Farnborough) QUEENSMEAD	health and fitness suite	975 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	79.9 Mbit/s
Average download speed	185.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	17.8 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	17.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.