Highlands Road, Farnham, GU9 0LX

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding GU9 0LX has a slightly higher male population, with 51.7% 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	48.1%	48.3%	0.2%	51.0%	-2.7%
Male	51.9%	51.7%	-0.2%	49.0%	2.7%

Partnership Status

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 GU9 0LX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.3% 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	18.4%	25.6%	7.2%	37.9%	-12.3%
Married: Opposite sex	66.7%	59.3%	-7.4%	44.2%	15.1%
Separated	1.1%	1.1%	0.0%	2.2%	-1.1%
Divorced	5.6%	4%	-1.6%	9.1%	-5.1%
Widowed	8.2%	9.9%	1.7%	6.1%	3.8%

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (91%) 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	59.6%	62.3%	2.7%	48.4%	13.9%
Good health	30.1%	28.7%	-1.4%	33.6%	-4.9%
Fair health	8.6%	7.5%	-1.1%	12.7%	-5.2%
Bad health	1.5%	0.6%	-0.9%	4.0%	-3.4%
Very bad health	0.3%	0.9%	0.6%	1.2%	-0.3%

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.

In the area around GU9 0LX this area, 8.8% 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 48.5%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	13.9%	8.8%	-5.1%	18.2%	-9.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.2%	9.9%	-1.3%	9.6%	0.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	12.7%	13.1%	0.4%	13.4%	-0.3%
Apprenticeship	4.1%	5.5%	1.4%	5.3%	0.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.9%	12.8%	1.9%	16.9%	-4.1%
Degree or Similar	45.7%	48.5%	2.8%	33.8%	14.7%
Other	1.5%	1.5%	0.0%	2.8%	-1.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.1% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.7%	-0.4%
Indian	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	3.1%	-3.1%
Other Asian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	1.4%	1.4%	0.9%	0.5%
Mixed Other	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.8%	-0.2%
White	99.1%	97.1%	-2.0%	81.4%	15.7%
Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 92.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	95%	92.2%	-2.8%	83.2%	9.0%
European Union	1.2%	3.8%	2.6%	6.1%	-2.3%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.2%
Africa	1.2%	0.9%	-0.3%	2.7%	-1.8%
Middle East and Asia	1.5%	0.6%	-0.9%	5.6%	-5.0%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.6%	1.7%	1.1%	1.3%	0.4%
Oceania	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
British Overseas	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.0%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	93.8%	92.2%	-1.6%	83.2%	9.0%
10+ Years	0.6%	6.7%	6.1%	9.8%	-3.1%
5-10 Years	0.6%	1.2%	0.6%	2.9%	-1.7%
2-5 Years	2.1%	0%	-2.1%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	2.9%	0%	-2.9%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	89.4%	76.7%	12.7%
Ireland	1.7%	0.6%	1.1%
Spain	0.6%	0.4%	0.2%
Poland	1.1%	1.3%	-0.2%
Other EU countries	0.9%	1.5%	-0.6%
South-East Asia	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
North America and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Oceania	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
No passport held	5.4%	13.5%	-8.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	36.2%	37.2%	-1.0%
Christian	56.2%	46.2%	10.0%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Not answered	7.2%	6.0%	1.2%

Safety

Is Highlands Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Highlands Road was 15.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 54.8% lower than the Farnham Heath End average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Highlands Road has the 8th lowest crime rate of 40 local areas in Farnham Heath End and the 82nd lowest crime rate of 359 local areas in Waverley .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 0.0%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 93% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£64,400

Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in GU9 0LX, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 5/10 (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) - 1/10 (very low )
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) - 1/10 (very low )
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 Highlands Road are based on 26 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Waverley.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Highlands Road, Farnham, GU9 0LX

Estimated Average Property Prices for GU9 0LX

Average Price
£1,111,078

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£1,111,078

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Highlands Road

Average Price
£1,033,988

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£1,033,988

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Highlands Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
11 Highlands Road, Farnham, Surrey Detached, an established residential building	£1,380,000	2025-09-12	£1,380,000
7 Highlands Road, Farnham, Surrey Detached, an established residential building	£1,075,000	2024-05-02	£1,145,663
8 Highlands Road, Farnham, Surrey Detached, an established residential building	£1,225,000	2024-01-04	£1,279,329
3 Highlands Road, Farnham, Surrey Detached, an established residential building	£1,600,000	2023-12-18	£1,676,271
4 Highlands Road, Farnham, Surrey Detached, an established residential building	£970,000	2018-08-22	£1,097,632

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for GU9 0LX

Employment

GU9 0LX 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	100
Retired	69
Part-Time Employee	41
Self-Employed	24
Student (economically inactive)	12
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	10
Looking after home or family	7
Unemployed	6
Other	5
Long-Term Sick or disabled	0

Employment Industry

Education	27
Human health and social work activities	18
Professional, scientific and technical activities	18
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	18
Information and communication	17
Construction	16
Manufacturing	15
Other	11
Financial and insurance activities	9
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	8
Administrative and support service activities	6
Transport and storage	5
Real estate activities	3
Accommodation and food service activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hale Nursery & Primary Academy Upper Hale , GU9 0LR	- not rated	707 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Folly Hill Infant School Coniston Drive , Folly Hill GU9 0DB	4out of 4	1,238 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
William Cobbett Primary School Weybourne Road , GU9 9ER	3out of 4	1,317 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Wellington Community Primary School Alexandra Road , GU11 1QJ	4out of 4	2,022 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Bridge Road , GU11 3DD	4out of 4	2,249 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Farnham Heath End Hale Reeds , GU9 9BN	2out of 4	1,170 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
All Hallows Catholic School Weybourne Road , GU9 9HF	4out of 4	1,455 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Weydon School Weydon Lane , GU9 8UG	4out of 4	4,540 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Ash Manor School Manor Road , GU12 6QH	3out of 4	4,973 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Wavell School Lynchford Road , GU14 6BH	3out of 4	5,155 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Alderwood School Belle Vue Road , GU12 4RZ	4out of 4	4,002 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Rowhill School York Road , GU11 3JG	3out of 4	2,072 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
University for the Creative Arts Falkner Road , GU9 7DS	- not rated	2,651 yd	Higher education institutions	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Barfield School , Runfold GU10 1PB	- not rated	3,382 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Abbey School Menin Way , GU9 8DY	4out of 4	3,498 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Ridgeway School 14 Frensham Road , GU9 8HB	4out of 4	4,320 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Gulshan Tandoori	53 Farnborough Road, Farnham	562 yd
Crown Daisy Nursery At Anglesey House & Lodge	Anglesey Lodge, Farnborough Road	728 yd
The Alfred Freehouse	Alfreds Restaurant And Bar, 9 Bishops Road	887 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Alma	The Alma Public House, 21 Alma Lane	59 yd
The Royal Arms	Royal Arms, 172 Farnborough Road	571 yd
Hale and Heath End Social Club	Working Mens Club, 114 Upper Hale Road	651 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Pizza House Express	Pizza Parlour, 99 Farnborough Road	446 yd
Nice'n'Tasty	1A Perry Way, St Marks Place	528 yd
We Are Grub Hub	Royal Arms, 172 Farnborough Road	571 yd
Camdenwell's Fish Bar	43 Farnborough Road, Farnham	655 yd
Daisy Kebab	45 Farnborough Road, Farnham	655 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Southern Co-Operative Ltd	47-51 Farnborough Road, Farnham		562 yd
Tesco Express	128 Upper Hale Road, Farnham		651 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Hale Recreation Ground Wings Road	grass pitches, tennis courts	535 yd
Heath End Recreation Ground Rowhills	grass pitches	598 yd
Hale School ALMA LANE	grass pitches, swimming pool	799 yd
Farnham Heath End School HALE REEDS	grass pitches	1,041 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	94.7%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	10.5%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	10.5%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	10.5%

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	5.3%

Download Speed

Median download speed	68.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed	98.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	19.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

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

Overview of GU9 0LX