Combe Lane is in Farnborough and in Rushmoor district. GU14 8UJ is located in the Cherrywood electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Aldershot. This postcode has been in use since 1984-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Combe Lane, Farnborough, GU14 8UJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GU14 8UH, GU14 8UE, GU14 8UG, GU14 8UN, GU14 8UW, GU14 8UF, GU14 8UQ, GU14 8TQ, GU14 8ST.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around GU14 8UJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.7% | 51.4% | -0.3% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 48.3% | 48.6% | 0.3% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 44.5% | 41.7% | -2.8% | 37.9% | 3.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.8% | 37.6% | 5.8% | 44.2% | -6.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 4.6% | 3.1% | -1.5% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 14.8% | 12.4% | -2.4% | 9.1% | 3.3% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 4.8% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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 | 48.8% | 49.9% | 1.1% | 48.4% | 1.5% |
| Good health | 34.4% | 32.5% | -1.9% | 33.6% | -1.1% |
| Fair health | 13.4% | 12.8% | -0.6% | 12.7% | 0.1% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 3.3% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 16.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.3% | 27.4% | -0.9% | 18.2% | 9.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.1% | 15.6% | -4.5% | 9.6% | 6.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.4% | 16.7% | -1.7% | 13.4% | 3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 4.9% | 2.8% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 14.9% | 4.7% | 16.9% | -2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.5% | 16.7% | 7.2% | 33.8% | -17.1% |
| Other | 11.3% | 3.8% | -7.5% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 15.2% | 16.5% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 14.9% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 79% | 75.6% | -3.4% | 81.4% | -5.8% |
| Other | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 75.6% 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 | 77.2% | 75.6% | -1.6% | 83.2% | -7.6% |
| European Union | 5.2% | 4.1% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 16.3% | 17.3% | 1.0% | 5.6% | 11.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76.9% | 75.8% | -1.1% | 83.2% | -7.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 15% | 13.2% | 9.8% | 5.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.1% | 5.1% | -3.0% | 2.9% | 2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.9% | 3.3% | -4.6% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.2% | 0.8% | -4.4% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.9% | 76.7% | -9.8% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 8.1% | 1.2% | 6.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 19.6% | 13.5% | 6.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.3% | 37.2% | 11.1% |
| Christian | 27% | 46.2% | -19.2% |
| Buddhist | 7.9% | 0.5% | 7.4% |
| Hindu | 6.6% | 1.7% | 4.9% |
| Muslim | 2.3% | 6.5% | -4.2% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Combe Lane was 146.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 61.3% higher than the Cherrywood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Combe Lane has the 9th highest crime rate of 66 local areas in Cherrywood and the 49th highest crime rate of 304 local areas in Rushmoor .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 102.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -49.6%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 63% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Combe Lane, Farnborough, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2021-06-11 | £368,463 |
| 8 Combe Lane, Farnborough, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £207,000 | 2013-04-26 | £362,161 |
| 2 Combe Lane, Farnborough, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £179,950 | 2013-01-24 | £319,806 |
| 5 Combe Lane, Farnborough, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2010-07-15 | £315,273 |
| 1 Combe Lane, Farnborough, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2008-12-05 | £362,188 |
| Full-Time Employee | 115 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Education | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 340 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherrywood Community Primary School Mayfield Road , GU14 8LH | 2out of 4 | 532 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School Tile Barn Close , Cove GU14 8LS | 2out of 4 | 666 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Junior School Fernhill Road , Cove GU14 9DX | 3out of 4 | 680 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Infant School Fernhill Road , Cove GU14 9DX | 4out of 4 | 680 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 1,160 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cove School St John's Road , Cove GU14 9RN | 2out of 4 | 1,171 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings International College Watchetts Drive , GU15 2PQ | 3out of 4 | 2,440 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tomlinscote School Tomlinscote Way , Frimley GU16 8PY | 4out of 4 | 3,720 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Wavell School Lynchford Road , GU14 6BH | 3out of 4 | 4,182 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 | 894 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Farnborough College of Technology Boundary Road , GU14 6SB | - not rated | 2,764 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 | 262 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Farnborough Hill Farnborough Road , GU14 8AT | - not rated | 1,443 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Hurst Lodge School Fernhill Road , Blackwater GU17 9HU | - not rated | 1,739 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Henry Tyndale School Ship Lane , GU14 8BX | 4out of 4 | 1,827 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyndhurst School 36 The Avenue , Camberley GU15 3NE | - not rated | 3,570 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thatched Cottage | The Thatched Cottage, 122 Prospect Road | 837 yd | |
| Popadoms | 33 Medway Drive, Farnborough | 1,031 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farnborough Football Club | Farnborough Town Football Club, Cherrywood Road | 640 yd | |
| Cove Football Club | 7 Squirrel Lane, Farnborough | 700 yd | |
| The Snow Goose | 135 Fernhill Road, Farnborough | 767 yd | |
| Hawley Arms | The Hawley Arms, 51 Churchill Crescent | 923 yd | |
| The Railway Enthusiasts Club | 103 Hawley Lane, Farnborough | 1,010 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vindaloo Indian Takeaway | 36 Giffard Drive, Farnborough | 866 yd | |
| Super Pizza | 44 Giffard Drive, Farnborough | 866 yd | |
| Willies Kitchen | 17 Churchill Crescent, Farnborough | 923 yd | |
| Cove Kebab & Pizza Centre | 306 Fernhill Road, Farnborough | 953 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Samuel Cody Specialist Sports College SCHOOL HOUSE SCHOOL HOUSE BALLANTYNE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 263 yd |
| Oak Farm Playing Fields OAK FARM PLAYING FIELDS OAK FARM PLAYING FIELDS TILE BARN CLOSE | grass pitches | 515 yd |
| Grange Community Junior School WREN WAY | grass pitches | 524 yd |
| St Bernadette'S Catholic Primary School TILE BARN CLOSE | grass pitches | 568 yd |
| Farnborough Lawn Tennis Club TILE BARN CLOSE | tennis courts | 646 yd |
| The Easy As Hgv Stadium Cherrywood Road | grass pitches | 651 yd |
| Cove Fc SQUIRREL LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 660 yd |
| Moor Road Playing Fields MOOR ROAD | grass pitches | 717 yd |
| The Sixth Form College Farnborough PROSPECT AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 766 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 | 175.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.8 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.