Prospect Road is in Farnborough and in Rushmoor district. GU14 8NU is located in the West Heath electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Aldershot. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Prospect Road, Farnborough, GU14 8NU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GU14 8NX, GU14 8PD, GU14 8NT, GU14 8PB, GU14 8LB, GU14 8NZ, GU14 8NY, GU14 8LD, GU14 8PG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around GU14 8NU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.7% | 51% | -1.7% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 47.3% | 49% | 1.7% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 8NU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.9% 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 | 26.6% | 26.8% | 0.2% | 37.9% | -11.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.9% | 56.9% | -2.0% | 44.2% | 12.7% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 5.7% | 6.5% | 0.8% | 9.1% | -2.6% |
| Widowed | 8% | 7.3% | -0.7% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
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 | 45.7% | 48.4% | 2.7% | 48.4% | 0.0% |
| Good health | 36.3% | 34% | -2.3% | 33.6% | 0.4% |
| Fair health | 12.2% | 16.7% | 4.5% | 12.7% | 4.0% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 1% | -3.5% | 4.0% | -3.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 16.7% | 17.4% | 0.7% | 18.2% | -0.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.2% | 10.1% | -5.1% | 9.6% | 0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.3% | 13.8% | -4.5% | 13.4% | 0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 6.9% | 2.0% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 14.2% | 2.0% | 16.9% | -2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.4% | 34.4% | 7.0% | 33.8% | 0.6% |
| Other | 5.3% | 3.2% | -2.1% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 3% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -0.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 7.4% | 12.2% | 4.8% | 1.6% | 10.6% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 87.1% | 73.7% | -13.4% | 81.4% | -7.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
In this area, 71.5% 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 | 84.6% | 71.5% | -13.1% | 83.2% | -11.7% |
| European Union | 3.5% | 7.3% | 3.8% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.3% | 17.2% | 7.9% | 5.6% | 11.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| 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 | 83.9% | 70.8% | -13.1% | 83.2% | -12.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 23.3% | 22.3% | 9.8% | 13.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.1% | 3.9% | -1.2% | 2.9% | 1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.6% | 1% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.4% | 1% | -6.4% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.8% | 76.7% | -0.9% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 5.6% | 1.2% | 4.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 12.1% | 13.5% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.6% | 37.2% | -7.6% |
| Christian | 50.5% | 46.2% | 4.3% |
| Buddhist | 4.7% | 0.5% | 4.2% |
| Hindu | 11% | 1.7% | 9.3% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Not answered | 3.3% | 6.0% | -2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Prospect Road was 48.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 41.6% lower than the Cove and Southwood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Prospect Road has the 28th highest crime rate of 59 local areas in Cove and Southwood and the 132nd lowest crime rate of 304 local areas in Rushmoor .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.0%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 82% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 112 Prospect Road, Farnborough, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2021-02-09 | £425,224 |
| 110 Prospect Road, Farnborough, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £515,000 | 2020-07-02 | £602,750 |
| 114 Prospect Road, Farnborough, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2015-06-26 | £346,127 |
| 114 Prospect Road, Farnborough, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2015-02-03 | £253,877 |
| 120 Prospect Road, Farnborough, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2014-03-06 | £633,124 |
GU14 8NU 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 | 89 |
| Retired | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School Tile Barn Close , Cove GU14 8LS | 3out of 4 | 324 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield Junior School Mayfield Road , GU14 8LH | - not rated | 617 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield Community Infant School Aldwick Close , GU14 8LH | - not rated | 617 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherrywood Community Primary School Mayfield Road , GU14 8LH | - not rated | 719 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cove Junior School Fernhill Road , Cove GU14 9SA | 3out of 4 | 1,123 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 | 3,460 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grove Middle School Chobham Road , Frimley GU16 8PG | - not rated | 3,615 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 | 695 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cove School St John's Road , Cove GU14 9RN | - not rated | 1,328 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fernhill School Neville Duke Road , GU14 9BY | - not rated | 2,130 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bohunt Farnborough Neville Duke Road , GU14 9BY | 1out of 4 | 2,153 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| France Hill School Watchetts Drive , GU15 2PQ | - not rated | 3,107 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 | 943 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sixth Form College Farnborough Prospect Avenue , GU14 8JX | - not rated | 943 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Farnborough College of Technology Boundary Road , GU14 6SB | - not rated | 1,782 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 | 731 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Farnborough Hill Farnborough Road , GU14 8AT | - not rated | 961 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Green Croft School Ship Lane , GU14 8BX | - not rated | 1,429 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Henry Tyndale School Ship Lane , GU14 8BX | 4out of 4 | 1,476 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rushmoor Independent Preparatory School 40 Reading Road , GU14 6NB | - not rated | 2,450 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thatched Cottage | The Thatched Cottage, 122 Prospect Road | 55 yd | |
| C You Latte | Retail Outlet - Platform 1, Farnborough Railway Station | 597 yd | |
| Cafe & Shop Destino | Retail Unit, Farnborough Railway Station | 597 yd | |
| Mitju | Farnborough Railway Station, Union Street | 598 yd | |
| Olive Catering Services Ltd | Staff Canteen, 124 Victoria Road | 758 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cove Football Club | 7 Squirrel Lane, Farnborough | 276 yd | |
| The Alexandra | 74 Victoria Road, Farnborough | 710 yd | |
| The Tilly Shilling | 24 - 30 Victoria Road, Farnborough | 746 yd | |
| Cove Ivy Leaf Club | 111 Cove Road, Farnborough | 922 yd | |
| The Tradesmans Arms | Tradesmans Arms, 57 Cove Road | 937 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vindaloo Indian Takeaway | 36 Giffard Drive, Farnborough | 583 yd | |
| Super Pizza | 44 Giffard Drive, Farnborough | 583 yd | |
| Papa John's Pizza | 32 Victoria Road, Farnborough | 746 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 22C Victoria Road, Farnborough | 792 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 34 Cove Road, Farnborough | 796 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 6 Queensmead, Farnborough | 821 yd | |
| Tesco | 80 Cove Road, Farnborough | 893 yd | |
| Poundland | 9 - 10 The Mead, Farnborough | 919 yd | |
| Asda Superstore | ASDA, Westmead | 975 yd | |
| Lidl | Street Record, Solartron Road | 987 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cove Fc SQUIRREL LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 280 yd |
| Farnborough Lawn Tennis Club TILE BARN CLOSE | tennis courts | 284 yd |
| St Bernadette'S Catholic Primary School TILE BARN CLOSE | grass pitches | 324 yd |
| Oak Farm Playing Fields OAK FARM PLAYING FIELDS OAK FARM PLAYING FIELDS TILE BARN CLOSE | grass pitches | 400 yd |
| Cove Green Recreation Ground COVE PAVILION COVE PAVILION PROSPECT ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 690 yd |
| The Samuel Cody Specialist Sports College SCHOOL HOUSE SCHOOL HOUSE BALLANTYNE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 703 yd |
| The Gym (Farnborough) QUEENSMEAD | health and fitness suite | 847 yd |
| Fit4Less (Farnborough) (Closed) 33-34 33-34 Princes Mead | health and fitness suite | 850 yd |
| The Sixth Form College Farnborough PROSPECT AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 940 yd |
| Farnborough Hill School FARNBOROUGH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 954 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.