Thompson Way is in Farnborough and in Rushmoor district. GU14 9FW is located in the Blackwater and Hawley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Aldershot. This postcode has been in use since 2016-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Thompson Way, Farnborough, GU14 9FW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GU14 9GA, GU14 9FA, GU14 9FS, GU14 9GB, GU14 9FU, GU14 9FY, GU17 9EZ, GU17 9FF, GU17 9FG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding GU14 9FW has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% 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 | 49.6% | 48.7% | -0.9% | 51.0% | -2.3% |
| Male | 50.4% | 51.3% | 0.9% | 49.0% | 2.3% |
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 9FW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.4% 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 | 26.3% | 28.9% | 2.6% | 37.9% | -9.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60% | 61.4% | 1.4% | 44.2% | 17.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 6.1% | -2.3% | 9.1% | -3.0% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 0.9% | -2.6% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (91.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 54.3% | 67.3% | 13.0% | 48.4% | 18.9% |
| Good health | 34.9% | 24.2% | -10.7% | 33.6% | -9.4% |
| Fair health | 7.5% | 6.5% | -1.0% | 12.7% | -6.2% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 1.3% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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.
In the area around GU14 9FW this area, 5.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 53.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.1% | 5.3% | -2.8% | 18.2% | -12.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.6% | 6.2% | -5.4% | 9.6% | -3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.1% | 13.3% | -1.8% | 13.4% | -0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 1.8% | -1.0% | 5.3% | -3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 17.7% | 6.5% | 16.9% | 0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 46.7% | 53.1% | 6.4% | 33.8% | 19.3% |
| Other | 4.6% | 2.7% | -1.9% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 6.5% | 5.0% | 1.6% | 4.9% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| 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 | 93.7% | 83.7% | -10.0% | 81.4% | 2.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 3.9% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
In this area, 82.6% 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 | 90.1% | 82.6% | -7.5% | 83.2% | -0.6% |
| European Union | 3.9% | 3.4% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 2% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 2.7% | 4% | 1.3% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 6% | 4.5% | 5.6% | 0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 2% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| 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 | 90.1% | 80.4% | -9.7% | 83.2% | -2.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 15% | 14.1% | 9.8% | 5.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 3.9% | 2.7% | 2.9% | 1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.7% | 0.7% | -5.0% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.3% | 76.7% | 11.6% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 5.2% | 13.5% | -8.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55.6% | 37.2% | 18.4% |
| Christian | 35.9% | 46.2% | -10.3% |
| Hindu | 3.3% | 1.7% | 1.6% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Not answered | 2% | 6.0% | -4.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Thompson Way was 10.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 76.1% lower than the Blackwater and Hawley average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Thompson Way has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 31 local areas in Blackwater and Hawley and the 28th lowest crime rate of 297 local areas in Hart .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 91% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Thompson Way, Farnborough, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £442,500 | 2023-03-07 | £454,828 |
| 12 Thompson Way, Farnborough, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £499,999 | 2022-10-20 | £486,672 |
| 17 Thompson Way, Farnborough, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2022-09-20 | £483,825 |
| 14 Thompson Way, Farnborough, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2022-03-25 | £528,745 |
| 8 Thompson Way, Farnborough, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £402,500 | 2021-03-26 | £482,346 |
GU14 9FW area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 10% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
GU14 9FW 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 | 68 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Part-Time Employee | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Retired | 5 |
| Other | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Looking after home or family | 2 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Information and communication | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Education | 18 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guillemont Junior School Sandy Lane , GU14 9ES | 3out of 4 | 317 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pinewood Infant School Pinewood Park , GU14 9LE | 3out of 4 | 650 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parsonage Farm Nursery and Infant School Cherry Tree Close , GU14 9TT | 4out of 4 | 724 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cove Infant School 92 Fernhill Road , Cove GU14 9DP | 4out of 4 | 1,129 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Junior School Fernhill Road , Cove GU14 9DX | 3out of 4 | 1,322 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 | 1,166 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fernhill School Neville Duke Road , GU14 9BY | 2out of 4 | 2,167 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Frogmore Community College Potley Hill Road , GU46 6AG | 3out of 4 | 3,812 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings International College Watchetts Drive , GU15 2PQ | 3out of 4 | 3,898 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Wavell School Lynchford Road , GU14 6BH | 3out of 4 | 4,916 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 | 2,811 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Farnborough College of Technology Boundary Road , GU14 6SB | - not rated | 3,985 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurst Lodge School Fernhill Road , Blackwater GU17 9HU | - not rated | 1,793 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Samuel Cody School Ballantyne Road , GU14 8SN | 3out of 4 | 2,062 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Farnborough Hill Farnborough Road , GU14 8AT | - not rated | 3,267 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Henry Tyndale School Ship Lane , GU14 8BX | 4out of 4 | 3,715 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyndhurst School 36 The Avenue , Camberley GU15 3NE | - not rated | 4,557 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 | 903 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Crown And Cushion | Crown And Cushion, Minley Road | 863 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oriental Hub/ Kings Of Thai | 90 Whetstone Road, Farnborough | 1,007 yd | |
| Pizza Choice & Best Kebab | 91 Whetstone Road, Farnborough | 1,007 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Crown Taverners Cricket Club THE PAVILION THE PAVILION MINLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 993 yd |
| Cove School ST. JOHNS ROAD | grass pitches | 1,054 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 63.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 61.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.