Lynn Way is in Farnborough and in Rushmoor district. GU14 8RT 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 Lynn Way, Farnborough, GU14 8RT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GU14 8SH, GU14 8RU, GU14 8RS, GU14 8SE, GU14 8SZ, GU14 8RX, GU14 8SF, GU14 8SY, GU14 8RY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding GU14 8RT is primarily male, with 55.1% of the population 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% | 44.9% | -7.1% | 51.0% | -6.1% |
| Male | 48% | 55.1% | 7.1% | 49.0% | 6.1% |
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 8RT 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% | 25.9% | -0.7% | 37.9% | -12.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54% | 56.9% | 2.9% | 44.2% | 12.7% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 7.8% | 0.1% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 10.2% | 8.2% | -2.0% | 6.1% | 2.1% |
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 | 39.8% | 50.8% | 11.0% | 48.4% | 2.4% |
| Good health | 39.5% | 32.1% | -7.4% | 33.6% | -1.5% |
| Fair health | 15.5% | 14.1% | -1.4% | 12.7% | 1.4% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 1.6% | -3.3% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 27.7% | 21.1% | -6.6% | 18.2% | 2.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.5% | 11.7% | -1.8% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.6% | 12.1% | -2.5% | 13.4% | -1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.8% | 6.6% | -2.2% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 21.5% | 9.1% | 16.9% | 4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.2% | 25% | 6.8% | 33.8% | -8.8% |
| Other | 4.7% | 2% | -2.7% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.7% | 3% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 2.3% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 3.1% | -0.5% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Other Asian | 3.3% | 4.6% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 3.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 93.1% | 83.3% | -9.8% | 81.4% | 1.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 82.8% 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 | 92.4% | 82.8% | -9.6% | 83.2% | -0.4% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 6.6% | 5.0% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.6% | 7.9% | 4.3% | 5.6% | 2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.1% | 82.3% | -9.8% | 83.2% | -0.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 12.8% | 12.8% | 9.8% | 3.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 3.3% | 3.0% | 2.9% | 0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 0.3% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.3% | 1.3% | -4.0% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.9% | 76.7% | 7.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 9.8% | 13.5% | -3.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.9% | 37.2% | -5.3% |
| Christian | 51% | 46.2% | 4.8% |
| Buddhist | 3.3% | 0.5% | 2.8% |
| Hindu | 3.3% | 1.7% | 1.6% |
| Muslim | 4.3% | 6.5% | -2.2% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lynn Way was 45.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 50.5% lower than the Cherrywood average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Lynn Way has the 28th lowest crime rate of 66 local areas in Cherrywood and the 115th lowest crime rate of 304 local areas in Rushmoor .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.2%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 70% 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 Lynn Way, Farnborough, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2024-02-09 | £432,425 |
| 2 Lynn Way, Farnborough, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2018-10-31 | £462,395 |
| 25 Lynn Way, Farnborough, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2018-02-09 | £431,205 |
| 3 Lynn Way, Farnborough, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £334,000 | 2016-03-04 | £419,087 |
| 8 Lynn Way, Farnborough, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £267,500 | 2015-04-30 | £388,877 |
GU14 8RT 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 95 |
| Retired | 75 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grange Community Junior School Wren Way , Prospect Estate GU14 8TA | 4out of 4 | 460 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Junior School Fernhill Road , Cove GU14 9DX | 3out of 4 | 555 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Infant School Fernhill Road , Cove GU14 9DX | 4out of 4 | 555 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cove Infant School 92 Fernhill Road , Cove GU14 9DP | 4out of 4 | 880 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Farnborough Grange Nursery & Infant Community School Moor Road , GU14 8HW | 3out of 4 | 913 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fernhill School Neville Duke Road , GU14 9BY | 2out of 4 | 956 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cove School St John's Road , Cove GU14 9RN | 2out of 4 | 1,063 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings International College Watchetts Drive , GU15 2PQ | 3out of 4 | 2,543 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tomlinscote School Tomlinscote Way , Frimley GU16 8PY | 4out of 4 | 4,045 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Frogmore Community College Potley Hill Road , GU46 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,277 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,402 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Farnborough College of Technology Boundary Road , GU14 6SB | - not rated | 3,216 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 | 765 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hurst Lodge School Fernhill Road , Blackwater GU17 9HU | - not rated | 1,293 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Farnborough Hill Farnborough Road , GU14 8AT | - not rated | 1,972 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Henry Tyndale School Ship Lane , GU14 8BX | 4out of 4 | 2,344 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyndhurst School 36 The Avenue , Camberley GU15 3NE | - not rated | 3,494 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Popadoms | 33 Medway Drive, Farnborough | 603 yd | |
| House Of Zaikha | 328 Fernhill Road, Farnborough | 649 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Snow Goose | 135 Fernhill Road, Farnborough | 541 yd | |
| The Fox Inn | 141 Chapel Lane, Farnborough | 637 yd | |
| Farnborough Football Club | Farnborough Town Football Club, Cherrywood Road | 783 yd | |
| The Railway Enthusiasts Club | 103 Hawley Lane, Farnborough | 1,006 yd | |
| Cove Football Club | 7 Squirrel Lane, Farnborough | 1,071 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cove Kebab & Pizza Centre | 306 Fernhill Road, Farnborough | 445 yd | |
| Cove Fish Bar | 340 Fernhill Road, Farnborough | 649 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 98 Chapel Lane, Farnborough | 690 yd | |
| Vindaloo Indian Takeaway | 36 Giffard Drive, Farnborough | 1,063 yd | |
| Super Pizza | 44 Giffard Drive, Farnborough | 1,063 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Food | 318 - 320 Fernhill Road, Farnborough | 649 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Grange Community Junior School WREN WAY | grass pitches | 480 yd |
| The Samuel Cody Specialist Sports College SCHOOL HOUSE SCHOOL HOUSE BALLANTYNE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 619 yd |
| Moor Road Playing Fields MOOR ROAD | grass pitches | 706 yd |
| The Easy As Hgv Stadium Cherrywood Road | grass pitches | 788 yd |
| Oak Farm Playing Fields OAK FARM PLAYING FIELDS OAK FARM PLAYING FIELDS TILE BARN CLOSE | grass pitches | 920 yd |
| St Bernadette'S Catholic Primary School TILE BARN CLOSE | grass pitches | 1,008 yd |
| Cove Fc SQUIRREL LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,048 yd |
| Fernhill School And Language College NEVILLE DUKE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,052 yd |
| Cove School ST. JOHNS ROAD | grass pitches | 1,078 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 145.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.