Medway Drive is in Farnborough and in Rushmoor district. GU14 9LS 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 Medway Drive, Farnborough, GU14 9LS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GU14 9LN, GU14 9LW, GU14 9LP, GU14 9LU, GU14 9ED, GU14 9LR, GU14 9LX, GU14 9HU, GU14 9HX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding GU14 9LS has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% 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 | 52.8% | 49.7% | -3.1% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 47.2% | 50.3% | 3.1% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
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 9LS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.6% 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 | 24.5% | 24.6% | 0.1% | 37.9% | -13.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.9% | 55.6% | -7.3% | 44.2% | 11.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2% | 3.2% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 5.7% | 9.5% | 3.8% | 9.1% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 6.3% | 2.2% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.9% | 47.3% | 0.4% | 48.4% | -1.1% |
| Good health | 39% | 33.6% | -5.4% | 33.6% | 0.0% |
| Fair health | 11.5% | 15.1% | 3.6% | 12.7% | 2.4% |
| Bad health | 2% | 3.7% | 1.7% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 14.7% | 19% | 4.3% | 18.2% | 0.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.3% | 14.3% | -2.0% | 9.6% | 4.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.4% | 12.3% | -6.1% | 13.4% | -1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 7.5% | 3.4% | 5.3% | 2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.1% | 13.9% | 0.8% | 16.9% | -3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.6% | 29% | 7.4% | 33.8% | -4.8% |
| Other | 11.8% | 4% | -7.8% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 64% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 19% | 24.2% | 5.2% | 1.6% | 22.6% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 5.7% | 4.1% | 2.5% | 3.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 73.4% | 64% | -9.4% | 81.4% | -17.4% |
| Arab | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
In this area, 64.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.8% | 64.5% | -10.3% | 83.2% | -18.7% |
| European Union | 3.6% | 5.4% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 6% | 3.7% | 2.7% | 3.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 19% | 24.1% | 5.1% | 5.6% | 18.5% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 73.1% | 64.8% | -8.3% | 83.2% | -18.4% |
| 10+ Years | 5.6% | 24.5% | 18.9% | 9.8% | 14.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.6% | 3.7% | 0.1% | 2.9% | 0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.2% | 5% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.5% | 2% | -9.5% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.4% | 76.7% | 0.7% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 10% | 1.2% | 8.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 8% | 13.5% | -5.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.2% | 37.2% | -10.0% |
| Christian | 42.3% | 46.2% | -3.9% |
| Buddhist | 13.4% | 0.5% | 12.9% |
| Hindu | 8.1% | 1.7% | 6.4% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Medway Drive was 17.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 78.0% lower than the Fernhill average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Medway Drive has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Fernhill and the 30th lowest crime rate of 304 local areas in Rushmoor .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.4%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 88% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Medway Drive, Farnborough, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2024-11-14 | £416,684 |
| 10 Medway Drive, Farnborough, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2024-05-16 | £387,526 |
| 28 Medway Drive, Farnborough, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £455,000 | 2021-08-24 | £499,390 |
| 16 Medway Drive, Farnborough, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2021-08-23 | £340,244 |
| 24 Medway Drive, Farnborough, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2019-12-16 | £376,630 |
GU14 9LS 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 | 101 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 17 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manor Junior School Fernhill Road , Cove GU14 9DX | 3out of 4 | 491 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Infant School Fernhill Road , Cove GU14 9DX | 4out of 4 | 491 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pinewood Infant School Pinewood Park , GU14 9LE | 3out of 4 | 632 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cove Infant School 92 Fernhill Road , Cove GU14 9DP | 4out of 4 | 675 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Guillemont Junior School Sandy Lane , GU14 9ES | 3out of 4 | 787 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 | 857 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fernhill School Neville Duke Road , GU14 9BY | 2out of 4 | 1,224 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings International College Watchetts Drive , GU15 2PQ | 3out of 4 | 2,894 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Frogmore Community College Potley Hill Road , GU46 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,117 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tomlinscote School Tomlinscote Way , Frimley GU16 8PY | 4out of 4 | 4,439 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 | 1,756 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Farnborough College of Technology Boundary Road , GU14 6SB | - not rated | 3,361 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 | 1,051 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hurst Lodge School Fernhill Road , Blackwater GU17 9HU | - not rated | 1,294 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Farnborough Hill Farnborough Road , GU14 8AT | - not rated | 2,284 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Henry Tyndale School Ship Lane , GU14 8BX | 4out of 4 | 2,689 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyndhurst School 36 The Avenue , Camberley GU15 3NE | - not rated | 3,755 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 | 213 yd | |
| House Of Zaikha | 328 Fernhill Road, Farnborough | 675 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Snow Goose | 135 Fernhill Road, Farnborough | 386 yd | |
| The Fox Inn | 141 Chapel Lane, Farnborough | 762 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cove Kebab & Pizza Centre | 306 Fernhill Road, Farnborough | 466 yd | |
| Cove Fish Bar | 340 Fernhill Road, Farnborough | 675 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 98 Chapel Lane, Farnborough | 796 yd | |
| Vindaloo Indian Takeaway | 36 Giffard Drive, Farnborough | 1,089 yd | |
| Super Pizza | 44 Giffard Drive, Farnborough | 1,089 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Food | 318 - 320 Fernhill Road, Farnborough | 675 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cove School ST. JOHNS ROAD | grass pitches | 833 yd |
| The Samuel Cody Specialist Sports College SCHOOL HOUSE SCHOOL HOUSE BALLANTYNE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 852 yd |
| Grange Community Junior School WREN WAY | grass pitches | 864 yd |
| Moor Road Playing Fields MOOR ROAD | grass pitches | 1,076 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 | 109.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.