Fernhill Walk, Blackwater, Camberley, GU17 9HB

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding GU17 9HB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52% 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	52.6%	52%	-0.6%	51.0%	1.0%
Male	47.4%	48%	0.6%	49.0%	-1.0%

Partnership Status

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	27.6%	34.7%	7.1%	37.9%	-3.2%
Married: Opposite sex	50.2%	48.6%	-1.6%	44.2%	4.4%
Married: Same sex	0%	1.6%	1.6%	0.3%	1.3%
Separated	1.6%	1.2%	-0.4%	2.2%	-1.0%
Divorced	11.5%	9.4%	-2.1%	9.1%	0.3%
Widowed	9.1%	4.5%	-4.6%	6.1%	-1.6%

Health

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	51%	46.7%	-4.3%	48.4%	-1.7%
Good health	34.4%	37.7%	3.3%	33.6%	4.1%
Fair health	10.4%	10%	-0.4%	12.7%	-2.7%
Bad health	2.9%	4.7%	1.8%	4.0%	0.7%
Very bad health	1.3%	1%	-0.3%	1.2%	-0.2%

Education and Qualifications

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	23.9%	13.1%	-10.8%	18.2%	-5.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	16%	12.2%	-3.8%	9.6%	2.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.7%	16.3%	-1.4%	13.4%	2.9%
Apprenticeship	2.9%	6.1%	3.2%	5.3%	0.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.1%	20.8%	9.7%	16.9%	3.9%
Degree or Similar	22.6%	29.4%	6.8%	33.8%	-4.4%
Other	5.8%	2%	-3.8%	2.8%	-0.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi	2.3%	1%	-1.3%	1.1%	-0.1%
Indian	1.3%	3.7%	2.4%	3.1%	0.6%
Pakistani	1.3%	0%	-1.3%	2.7%	-2.7%
Other Asian	2.3%	1.7%	-0.6%	1.6%	0.1%
Black African	0%	1.3%	1.3%	2.5%	-1.2%
Black Caribbean	0%	1%	1.0%	1.0%	0.0%
Other Black	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Mixed White and Asian	1%	0.7%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.9%	-0.2%
Mixed Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	91.9%	86.4%	-5.5%	81.4%	5.0%
Other	0%	3%	3.0%	1.6%	1.4%

Country of Birth

In this area, 84.6% 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	90.9%	84.6%	-6.3%	83.2%	1.4%
European Union	2.9%	3.9%	1.0%	6.1%	-2.2%
Rest of Europe	0%	1.3%	1.3%	0.8%	0.5%
Africa	0.3%	2.3%	2.0%	2.7%	-0.4%
Middle East and Asia	4.9%	6.9%	2.0%	5.6%	1.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.6%	1%	0.4%	1.3%	-0.3%
Oceania	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	89.6%	85.4%	-4.2%	83.2%	2.2%
10+ Years	0.6%	11.3%	10.7%	9.8%	1.5%
5-10 Years	1.6%	2%	0.4%	2.9%	-0.9%
2-5 Years	4.2%	0%	-4.2%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	3.9%	1.3%	-2.6%	1.9%	-0.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	76.5%	76.7%	-0.2%
Poland	1.3%	1.3%	0.0%
Other EU countries	2.9%	1.5%	1.4%
Other Europe	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Southern Asia	2%	1.2%	0.8%
South-East Asia	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
No passport held	16.6%	13.5%	3.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	39.7%	37.2%	2.5%
Christian	46.7%	46.2%	0.5%
Buddhist	0.7%	0.5%	0.2%
Hindu	5%	1.7%	3.3%
Muslim	1%	6.5%	-5.5%
Sikh	1.7%	0.9%	0.8%
Not answered	5.3%	6.0%	-0.7%

Safety

Is Fernhill Walk Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fernhill Walk was 266.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 194.2% higher than the Cherrywood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Fernhill Walk has the 2nd highest crime rate of 66 local areas in Cherrywood and the 17th highest crime rate of 304 local areas in Rushmoor .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 130.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 23.3%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£51,000

Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in GU17 9HB, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 6/10 (average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Fernhill Walk are based on 5 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Rushmoor.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Fernhill Walk, Blackwater, Camberley, GU17 9HB

Estimated Average Property Prices for GU17 9HB

Average Price
£712,817

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£712,817

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Fernhill Walk

Average Price
£706,695

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£706,695

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Fernhill WalkStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
3 Fernhill Walk, Camberley, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building	£550,000	2021-09-03	£607,991
6 Fernhill Walk, Camberley, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building	£725,000	2021-03-19	£835,764
1 Fernhill Walk, Camberley, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building	£650,000	2021-03-04	£749,306
5 Fernhill Walk, Camberley, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building	£650,000	2019-10-15	£774,402
5 Fernhill Walk, Camberley, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building	£200,000	2000-05-26	£605,471

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for GU17 9HB

Employment

GU17 9HB 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	112
Part-Time Employee	40
Retired	39
Self-Employed	18
Long-Term Sick or disabled	12
Looking after home or family	8
Other	7
Unemployed	6
Student (economically inactive)	2
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	33
Construction	18
Professional, scientific and technical activities	16
Education	14
Administrative and support service activities	10
Human health and social work activities	10
Transport and storage	9
Information and communication	8
Manufacturing	8
Accommodation and food service activities	8
Other	5
Financial and insurance activities	4
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Fernhill County Junior School Neville Duke Road , GU14 9BY	- not rated	244 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Fernhill County Infant School Neville Duke Road , GU14 9BY	- not rated	244 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Fernhill Primary School Field Road , GU14 9FX	- not rated	244 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Ferns Primary Academy Field Road , GU14 9FX	- not rated	244 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Farnborough Grange Nursery/Infant Community School Moor Road , GU14 8HW	- not rated	784 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Grove Middle School Chobham Road , Frimley GU16 8PG	- not rated	3,052 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Lakeside Middle School Alphington Avenue , Frimley GU16 8LL	- not rated	3,205 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Fernhill School Neville Duke Road , GU14 9BY	- not rated	244 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Bohunt Farnborough Neville Duke Road , GU14 9BY	1out of 4	274 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Oak Farm Community School Ballantyne Road , GU14 8SS	- not rated	1,702 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
France Hill School Watchetts Drive , GU15 2PQ	- not rated	1,759 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Kings International College Watchetts Drive , GU15 2PQ	- not rated	1,759 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Sixth Form College Farnborough Prospect Avenue , GU14 8JX	- not rated	1,881 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Sixth Form College Farnborough Prospect Avenue , GU14 8JX	- not rated	1,881 yd	Academy 16-19 converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Farnborough College of Technology Boundary Road , GU14 6SB	- not rated	4,111 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hawley Woods School Fernhill Road , Blackwater GU17 9HU	- not rated	706 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Samuel Cody School Ballantyne Road , GU14 8SN	3out of 4	1,634 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Lyndhurst School 36 The Avenue , Camberley GU15 3NE	- not rated	2,425 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Coachman's Cottage Tuition Centre Adult Education Centre , France Hill Drive GU15 3QB	- not rated	2,520 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Farnborough Hill Farnborough Road , GU14 8AT	- not rated	2,539 yd	Other independent school	No	Girls	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
House Of Zaikha	328 Fernhill Road, Farnborough		709 yd
Starbucks Coffee	Starbucks, Sainsburys Supermarkets Limited		1,041 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
NEW MILTON CRICKET CLUB	FERNHILL LANE SPORTS GROUND, FERNHILL LANE	208 yd
New Inn Public House	The New Inn, Hawley Road	465 yd
The Fox Inn	141 Chapel Lane, Farnborough	586 yd
The Railway Enthusiasts Club	103 Hawley Lane, Farnborough	750 yd
Farnborough Football Club	Farnborough Town Football Club, Cherrywood Road	1,037 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Domino's Pizza	98 Chapel Lane, Farnborough	557 yd
Cove Fish Bar	340 Fernhill Road, Farnborough	709 yd
Cove Kebab & Pizza Centre	306 Fernhill Road, Farnborough	885 yd
Sushi Gourmet	Sainsburys Supermarkets Limited, Blackwater Valley Road	1,041 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Co-operative Food	318 - 320 Fernhill Road, Farnborough		709 yd
Sainsbury's	Sainsburys Supermarkets Limited, Blackwater Valley Road		1,041 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Fernhill School And Language College NEVILLE DUKE ROAD	grass pitches	271 yd
Hawleyhurst School FERNHILL ROAD	grass pitches	706 yd
Moor Road Playing Fields MOOR ROAD	grass pitches	840 yd
Grange Community Junior School WREN WAY	grass pitches	955 yd
The Easy As Hgv Stadium Cherrywood Road	grass pitches	1,029 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.