Giffard Drive is in Farnborough and in Rushmoor district. GU14 8QB 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 8QB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GU14 8QA, GU14 8PZ, GU14 8PH, GU14 8QD, GU14 8PY, GU14 8QP, GU14 8PX, GU14 8PT, GU14 8RG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding GU14 8QB has a slightly higher male population, with 51% 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 | 52.2% | 49% | -3.2% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 47.8% | 51% | 3.2% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
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 8QB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.5% 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 | 21.7% | 29.9% | 8.2% | 37.9% | -8.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.1% | 54.5% | -2.6% | 44.2% | 10.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 2% | 2.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 8.1% | -1.5% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 9.6% | 3.8% | -5.8% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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 | 42.5% | 39.9% | -2.6% | 48.4% | -8.5% |
| Good health | 37.3% | 40.3% | 3.0% | 33.6% | 6.7% |
| Fair health | 12.7% | 12.8% | 0.1% | 12.7% | 0.1% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 6.6% | 2.2% | 4.0% | 2.6% |
| Very bad health | 3.1% | 0.4% | -2.7% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 20.7% | 20.1% | -0.6% | 18.2% | 1.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.7% | 12.9% | -2.8% | 9.6% | 3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.6% | 12.9% | 1.3% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.1% | 5.7% | -1.4% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.1% | 19.6% | 5.5% | 16.9% | 2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.7% | 23.9% | 2.2% | 33.8% | -9.9% |
| Other | 9.1% | 4.8% | -4.3% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.4% 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% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 2.6% | 1.2% | -1.4% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 7.5% | 13.4% | 5.9% | 1.6% | 11.8% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 2.4% | 1.5% | 2.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 86.4% | 74.4% | -12.0% | 81.4% | -7.0% |
| Other | 0% | 5.1% | 5.1% | 1.6% | 3.5% |
In this area, 75% 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 | 82% | 75% | -7.0% | 83.2% | -8.2% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 3.5% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 3.5% | 2.3% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.5% | 17.6% | 7.1% | 5.6% | 12.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.6% | 75.3% | -6.3% | 83.2% | -7.9% |
| 10+ Years | 2.2% | 16.5% | 14.3% | 9.8% | 6.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.1% | 2.7% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.1% | 1.2% | -4.9% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 7% | 4.3% | -2.7% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75% | 76.7% | -1.7% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 2.7% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 9.8% | 1.2% | 8.6% |
| No passport held | 10.9% | 13.5% | -2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.7% | 37.2% | 2.5% |
| Christian | 35.7% | 46.2% | -10.5% |
| Buddhist | 5.2% | 0.5% | 4.7% |
| Hindu | 11.5% | 1.7% | 9.8% |
| Muslim | 2.4% | 6.5% | -4.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Giffard Drive was 38.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 58.7% lower than the Cove and Southwood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Giffard Drive has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 60 local areas in Cove and Southwood and the 99th lowest crime rate of 304 local areas in Rushmoor .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70 Giffard Drive, Farnborough, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2024-12-19 | £325,338 |
| 68 Giffard Drive, Farnborough, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £615,000 | 2024-02-01 | £611,823 |
| 78 Giffard Drive, Farnborough, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2022-08-05 | £227,714 |
| 76 Giffard Drive, Farnborough, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2016-03-11 | £240,138 |
| 95 Giffard Drive, Farnborough, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2016-02-12 | £429,337 |
GU14 8QB 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 | 79 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manor Junior School Fernhill Road , Cove GU14 9DX | 3out of 4 | 410 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Infant School Fernhill Road , Cove GU14 9DX | 4out of 4 | 410 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cove Junior School Fernhill Road , Cove GU14 9SA | 3out of 4 | 430 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cove Infant School 92 Fernhill Road , Cove GU14 9DP | 4out of 4 | 545 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School Tile Barn Close , Cove GU14 8LS | 2out of 4 | 615 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 604 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fernhill School Neville Duke Road , GU14 9BY | 2out of 4 | 1,750 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings International College Watchetts Drive , GU15 2PQ | 3out of 4 | 3,120 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Wavell School Lynchford Road , GU14 6BH | 3out of 4 | 3,717 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tomlinscote School Tomlinscote Way , Frimley GU16 8PY | 4out of 4 | 4,309 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 | 1,314 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Farnborough College of Technology Boundary Road , GU14 6SB | - not rated | 2,471 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 | 598 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Farnborough Hill Farnborough Road , GU14 8AT | - not rated | 1,639 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Henry Tyndale School Ship Lane , GU14 8BX | 4out of 4 | 2,122 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hurst Lodge School Fernhill Road , Blackwater GU17 9HU | - not rated | 2,123 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Salesian College 119 Reading Road , GU14 6PA | - not rated | 3,376 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 | 628 yd | |
| Popadoms | 33 Medway Drive, Farnborough | 929 yd | |
| Bridge Road Cafe | 9 Bridge Road, Farnborough | 988 yd | |
| Philly's Coffee | 44 Cove Road, Farnborough | 1,020 yd | |
| Agor Flavours Of India | 50 - 52 Cove Road, Farnborough | 1,020 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cove Football Club | 7 Squirrel Lane, Farnborough | 389 yd | |
| The Snow Goose | 135 Fernhill Road, Farnborough | 538 yd | |
| Cove Ivy Leaf Club | 111 Cove Road, Farnborough | 878 yd | |
| The Tradesmans Arms | Tradesmans Arms, 57 Cove Road | 1,062 yd | |
| Kates Katering | Tradesmans Arms, 57 Cove Road | 1,062 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vindaloo Indian Takeaway | 36 Giffard Drive, Farnborough | 216 yd | |
| Super Pizza | 44 Giffard Drive, Farnborough | 216 yd | |
| Speedy | 1 Fleet Road, Farnborough | 788 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 34 Cove Road, Farnborough | 1,020 yd | |
| Golden House | 46 - 48 Cove Road, Farnborough | 1,020 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 80 Cove Road, Farnborough | 1,018 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oak Farm Playing Fields OAK FARM PLAYING FIELDS OAK FARM PLAYING FIELDS TILE BARN CLOSE | grass pitches | 399 yd |
| Cove Fc SQUIRREL LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 407 yd |
| The Samuel Cody Specialist Sports College SCHOOL HOUSE SCHOOL HOUSE BALLANTYNE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 424 yd |
| St Bernadette'S Catholic Primary School TILE BARN CLOSE | grass pitches | 495 yd |
| Farnborough Lawn Tennis Club TILE BARN CLOSE | tennis courts | 643 yd |
| Cove School ST. JOHNS ROAD | grass pitches | 703 yd |
| Cove Green Recreation Ground COVE PAVILION COVE PAVILION PROSPECT ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 997 yd |
| Cove Cricket Club GRASMERE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,068 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 | 85.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 113.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.