Giffard Drive is in Farnborough and in Rushmoor district. GU14 8PU 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 Giffard Drive, Farnborough, GU14 8PU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GU14 8PP, GU14 8PX, GU14 8QX, GU14 8PS, GU14 8QY, GU14 8QS, GU14 8QZ, GU14 8PN, GU14 8QU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around GU14 8PU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51% | 51.2% | 0.2% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 49% | 48.8% | -0.2% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 8PU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.6% 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 | 19.9% | 25.8% | 5.9% | 37.9% | -12.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.9% | 52.6% | -3.3% | 44.2% | 8.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 2.8% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 10% | 5.2% | -4.8% | 9.1% | -3.9% |
| Widowed | 10.9% | 12.7% | 1.8% | 6.1% | 6.6% |
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 | 36% | 37.3% | 1.3% | 48.4% | -11.1% |
| Good health | 41.8% | 42.5% | 0.7% | 33.6% | 8.9% |
| Fair health | 18.8% | 16.7% | -2.1% | 12.7% | 4.0% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 2.8% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 22.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27% | 23.8% | -3.2% | 18.2% | 5.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.5% | 10.3% | -7.2% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.9% | 17.3% | 6.4% | 13.4% | 3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.2% | 8.4% | 2.2% | 5.3% | 3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 11.2% | 0.8% | 16.9% | -5.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.3% | 22.9% | 1.6% | 33.8% | -10.9% |
| Other | 6.6% | 6.1% | -0.5% | 2.8% | 3.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 9.5% | 7.8% | 1.6% | 7.9% |
| Black African | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 92.5% | 84.1% | -8.4% | 81.4% | 2.7% |
| Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 82.1% 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 | 95% | 82.1% | -12.9% | 83.2% | -1.1% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 4% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 11.1% | 9.4% | 5.6% | 5.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.6% | 82.1% | -12.5% | 83.2% | -1.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 12.3% | 11.5% | 9.8% | 2.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 3.6% | 1.5% | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 0.8% | -0.9% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.7% | 76.7% | 2.0% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 6.3% | 1.2% | 5.1% |
| No passport held | 12.2% | 13.5% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.2% | 37.2% | -8.0% |
| Christian | 54% | 46.2% | 7.8% |
| Buddhist | 5.2% | 0.5% | 4.7% |
| Hindu | 2.8% | 1.7% | 1.1% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Other religion | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Giffard Drive was 45.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 50.6% lower than the Cove and Southwood average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Giffard Drive has the 25th lowest crime rate of 60 local areas in Cove and Southwood and the 116th lowest crime rate of 304 local areas in Rushmoor .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Giffard Drive, Farnborough, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2024-04-29 | £437,963 |
| 19 Giffard Drive, Farnborough, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2024-03-28 | £413,777 |
| 12 Giffard Drive, Farnborough, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2024-03-15 | £429,102 |
| 29 Giffard Drive, Farnborough, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2023-11-13 | £420,953 |
| 35 Giffard Drive, Farnborough, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £540,000 | 2022-10-21 | £529,307 |
GU14 8PU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 8PU area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 37% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 78 |
| Full-Time Employee | 65 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Education | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cove Junior School Fernhill Road , Cove GU14 9SA | 3out of 4 | 467 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School Tile Barn Close , Cove GU14 8LS | 2out of 4 | 676 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cove Infant School 92 Fernhill Road , Cove GU14 9DP | 4out of 4 | 715 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Junior School Fernhill Road , Cove GU14 9DX | 3out of 4 | 735 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Infant School Fernhill Road , Cove GU14 9DX | 4out of 4 | 735 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cove School St John's Road , Cove GU14 9RN | 2out of 4 | 672 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fernhill School Neville Duke Road , GU14 9BY | 2out of 4 | 2,108 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Wavell School Lynchford Road , GU14 6BH | 3out of 4 | 3,367 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings International College Watchetts Drive , GU15 2PQ | 3out of 4 | 3,415 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tomlinscote School Tomlinscote Way , Frimley GU16 8PY | 4out of 4 | 4,485 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,455 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Farnborough College of Technology Boundary Road , GU14 6SB | - not rated | 2,188 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 | 850 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Farnborough Hill Farnborough Road , GU14 8AT | - not rated | 1,636 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Henry Tyndale School Ship Lane , GU14 8BX | 4out of 4 | 2,146 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hurst Lodge School Fernhill Road , Blackwater GU17 9HU | - not rated | 2,480 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Salesian College 119 Reading Road , GU14 6PA | - not rated | 3,088 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thatched Cottage | The Thatched Cottage, 122 Prospect Road | 579 yd | |
| Bridge Road Cafe | 9 Bridge Road, Farnborough | 624 yd | |
| Philly's Coffee | 44 Cove Road, Farnborough | 664 yd | |
| Agor Flavours Of India | 50 - 52 Cove Road, Farnborough | 664 yd | |
| Rushmoor Community Football Club | Southwood Pavilion, Grasmere Road | 899 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cove Football Club | 7 Squirrel Lane, Farnborough | 424 yd | |
| Cove Ivy Leaf Club | 111 Cove Road, Farnborough | 525 yd | |
| The Tradesmans Arms | Tradesmans Arms, 57 Cove Road | 698 yd | |
| Kates Katering | Tradesmans Arms, 57 Cove Road | 698 yd | |
| Victorious Buffets | 25 St Christophers Road, Farnborough | 799 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vindaloo Indian Takeaway | 36 Giffard Drive, Farnborough | 148 yd | |
| Super Pizza | 44 Giffard Drive, Farnborough | 148 yd | |
| Speedy | 1 Fleet Road, Farnborough | 569 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 34 Cove Road, Farnborough | 664 yd | |
| Golden House | 46 - 48 Cove Road, Farnborough | 664 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 80 Cove Road, Farnborough | 653 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cove Fc SQUIRREL LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 471 yd |
| Oak Farm Playing Fields OAK FARM PLAYING FIELDS OAK FARM PLAYING FIELDS TILE BARN CLOSE | grass pitches | 568 yd |
| St Bernadette'S Catholic Primary School TILE BARN CLOSE | grass pitches | 613 yd |
| Cove Green Recreation Ground COVE PAVILION COVE PAVILION PROSPECT ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 659 yd |
| Farnborough Lawn Tennis Club TILE BARN CLOSE | tennis courts | 719 yd |
| The Samuel Cody Specialist Sports College SCHOOL HOUSE SCHOOL HOUSE BALLANTYNE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 738 yd |
| Cove Cricket Club GRASMERE ROAD | grass pitches | 785 yd |
| Cove School ST. JOHNS ROAD | grass pitches | 786 yd |
| Southwood Playing Fields GRASMERE ROAD | grass pitches | 947 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 | 161.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.