The Birches is in Farnborough and in Rushmoor district. GU14 9RP is located in the St John's electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Aldershot. This postcode has been in use since 1983-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Birches, Farnborough, GU14 9RP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GU14 9RG, GU14 9FP, GU14 9RE, GU14 9GD, GU14 9RF, GU14 9FQ, GU14 9SE, GU14 9RQ, GU14 9UH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding GU14 9RP, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.9% | 53% | -0.9% | 51.0% | 2.0% |
| Male | 46.1% | 47% | 0.9% | 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 9RP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.4% 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 | 23.4% | 26.6% | 3.2% | 37.9% | -11.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.4% | 52.4% | 0.0% | 44.2% | 8.2% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 13.3% | 4.9% | 9.1% | 4.2% |
| Widowed | 15% | 7.7% | -7.3% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
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 | 47.6% | 53.3% | 5.7% | 48.4% | 4.9% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 30.9% | -2.4% | 33.6% | -2.7% |
| Fair health | 12.2% | 8.5% | -3.7% | 12.7% | -4.2% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 6% | 0.6% | 4.0% | 2.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% | 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 | 21.2% | 11% | -10.2% | 18.2% | -7.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.2% | 10.3% | -2.9% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.1% | 16.5% | 0.4% | 13.4% | 3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 3.3% | -1.1% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 19.9% | 8.9% | 16.9% | 3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.8% | 35.7% | 4.9% | 33.8% | 1.9% |
| Other | 3.3% | 3.3% | 0.0% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 3.5% | 2.3% | 3.1% | 0.4% |
| Other Asian | 2.7% | 3.8% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 2.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 93.2% | 87.3% | -5.9% | 81.4% | 5.9% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 84.5% 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 | 90.5% | 84.5% | -6.0% | 83.2% | 1.3% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 6.6% | 3.3% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.6% | 7% | 3.4% | 5.6% | 1.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 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 | 89.6% | 84.5% | -5.1% | 83.2% | 1.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 11.1% | 9.6% | 9.8% | 1.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 4.1% | 2.0% | 2.9% | 1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.5% | 0.3% | -6.2% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.6% | 76.7% | 4.9% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 12.2% | 13.5% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.9% | 37.2% | -0.3% |
| Christian | 52.7% | 46.2% | 6.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 4.4% | 1.7% | 2.7% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Birches was 28.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 69.4% lower than the Cove and Southwood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Birches has the 15th lowest crime rate of 60 local areas in Cove and Southwood and the 70th lowest crime rate of 304 local areas in Rushmoor .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 8.7%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 95% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 The Birches, Farnborough, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £510,000 | 2024-04-26 | £535,185 |
| 27 The Birches, Farnborough, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £585,000 | 2023-12-05 | £603,130 |
| 29 The Birches, Farnborough, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £570,000 | 2023-11-23 | £595,697 |
| 28 The Birches, Farnborough, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £590,000 | 2023-02-01 | £589,409 |
| 11 The Birches, Farnborough, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £535,000 | 2021-11-26 | £581,623 |
GU14 9RP 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 | 124 |
| Retired | 63 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Other | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Education | 16 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parsonage Farm Nursery and Infant School Cherry Tree Close , GU14 9TT | 4out of 4 | 384 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwood Infant School Southwood Lane , Southwood GU14 0NE | 3out of 4 | 728 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cove Junior School Fernhill Road , Cove GU14 9SA | 3out of 4 | 849 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cove Infant School 92 Fernhill Road , Cove GU14 9DP | 4out of 4 | 849 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Guillemont Junior School Sandy Lane , GU14 9ES | 3out of 4 | 1,104 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 | 699 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fernhill School Neville Duke Road , GU14 9BY | 2out of 4 | 2,626 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Wavell School Lynchford Road , GU14 6BH | 3out of 4 | 3,877 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings International College Watchetts Drive , GU15 2PQ | 3out of 4 | 4,238 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Frogmore Community College Potley Hill Road , GU46 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,891 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 | 2,592 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Farnborough College of Technology Boundary Road , GU14 6SB | - not rated | 3,118 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 | 1,864 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hurst Lodge School Fernhill Road , Blackwater GU17 9HU | - not rated | 2,581 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Farnborough Hill Farnborough Road , GU14 8AT | - not rated | 2,851 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Henry Tyndale School Ship Lane , GU14 8BX | 4out of 4 | 3,357 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Salesian College 119 Reading Road , GU14 6PA | - not rated | 3,960 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sarsen Stones | 10 Apollo Rise, Farnborough | 602 yd | |
| Rushmoor Community Football Club | Southwood Pavilion, Grasmere Road | 741 yd | |
| Monkey Puzzle Public House | The Monkey Puzzle, 101 Ively Road | 893 yd | |
| Nuffield Health | 20 Links Way, Farnborough | 1,007 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plough And Horses | The Plough And Horses, 90 Fleet Road | 72 yd | |
| The Crab & Anchor Public House | The Crab And Anchor, 5 Southwood Village Centre | 633 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oriental Hub/ Kings Of Thai | 90 Whetstone Road, Farnborough | 351 yd | |
| Pizza Choice & Best Kebab | 91 Whetstone Road, Farnborough | 351 yd | |
| Speedy | 1 Fleet Road, Farnborough | 722 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Supermarkets Limited | Morrisons, 1 Southwood Village Centre | 633 yd | |
| Morrisons | Southwood Summit Centre, 1 Aldrin Place | 798 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cove School ST. JOHNS ROAD | grass pitches | 640 yd |
| Cove Cricket Club GRASMERE ROAD | grass pitches | 818 yd |
| Southwood Playing Fields GRASMERE ROAD | grass pitches | 830 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Farnborough) LINKS WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,005 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 | 94.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 94.7% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 201.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.