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Cove and Southwood

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About

Cove and Southwood form the southeastern section of Rushmoor, characterised by residential neighbourhoods and significant areas of managed woodland. The ward is bordered by the A325 to the west and contains the substantial Southwood Woodlands, a large area of mixed trees and heath managed for conservation. Residential streets are primarily composed of post-war housing, with local shopping parades serving the community's daily needs.

The area includes the grounds of the former Cove Green Farm, now a public park, and the Farnborough Airport runway extends into its northern boundary. Educational facilities are present, alongside several sports clubs and playing fields. The topography is generally flat, with drainage into the Cove Brook, which flows through the southern part of the ward towards the Blackwater River.

Area overview

On average Cove and Southwood has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 99 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 13.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Cove and Southwood is £65,623 per year. There are 2 schools in Cove and Southwood: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Cove and Southwood is home to around 7,353 people, with a population density of about 2,775.9 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
99
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
13.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Cove and Southwood Population
7,353
Population density
2,775.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
44.47(+40%)
Shoplifting
26.93(+237%)
Anti-social behaviour
26.25(+113%)
Public order
14.01(+131%)
Other theft
8.7(+55%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,865
79.73%
Other Asian
382
5.19%
Other White
324
4.4%
Other
132
1.79%
African
94
1.28%
Total population: 7,356

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,788
30.58%
Level 3 (A level)
1,064
18.2%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
953
16.3%
No qualifications
878
15.02%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
676
11.56%
Total 16+ residents: 5,847

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,171
40.09%
Owns outright
885
30.3%
Other social rented
398
13.63%
Private landlord or letting agency
291
9.96%
Other forms of private rent
71
2.43%
Total households: 2,921

Property prices in Cove and Southwood

Based on 103 recent sales, the median property price is £382,500 in Cove and Southwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £137,000 up to £725,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Cove and Southwood in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Cove and Southwood over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached20£572,500
Semi-Detached42£407,000
Terraced31£331,000
Flats10£190,000

10 years median price trend in Cove and Southwood

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cove and Southwood.

All postcodes in Cove and Southwood

GU140FJ

Canada Avenue

GU140NA

Links Way

GU140HN

Highfield Path

GU140PH

Gleneagles Drive

GU140BU

Brookhouse Road

GU140DP

Brookhouse Road

GU140AY

Montgomery Road

GU140PT

Laurel Close

GU140FF

Potters Mews

GU140PL

Stanley Drive

GU140AS

Wilson Road

GU140NZ

Aldrin Place

GU140RH

Richmond Close

GU140JH

Southwood Road

GU140PZ

Crerar Close

GU140BX

Cody Road

GU140JP

Ively Road

GU140LT

Kennels Lane

GU140HA

Hazel Avenue

GU140RP

Tarn Close

GU140JD

Anchor Meadow

GU140NE

Southwood Lane

GU140JJ

Southwood Road

GU140FP

Toronto Drive

GU140FU

Montreal Close

GU140LD

Buttermere Close

GU140FN

Cove and Southwood

GU140BJ

Weir Close

GU140PS

Whitebeam Gardens

GU140RF

The Lawns

GU140LA

Ambleside Close

GU140PG

Griffon Close

GU140EF

Hazel Avenue

GU140JR

Ullswater Avenue

GU140BP

Beverley Crescent

GU140PF

Merlin Way

GU140PE

Cornelia Close

GU140BL

Busk Crescent

GU140JW

Apollo Rise

GU140HQ

Cove Road

GU140NW

Summit Avenue

GU140AN

St Christophers Road

GU140PD

New Dawn Close

GU140ED

Holly Close

GU140DR

Arrow Road

GU140RU

Heather Gardens

GU140DA

Maple Leaf Close

GU140PP

Rifle Way

GU140AJ

Wood Lane

GU140BW

Fowler Road

GU140JZ

Windermere Close

GU140HP

Bridge Road

GU140JQ

Southwood Road

GU140AP

Murray Road

GU140JE

Westglade

GU140BG

Montgomery Road

GU140AT

Wilson Road

GU140DQ

Goodden Crescent

GU140NR

Armstrong Mall

GU140AB

Marrowbrook Lane

GU140FB

Ively Road

GU140DE

Cody Road

GU140BY

Dene Road

GU140RD

Primrose Gardens

GU140LB

Kendal Close

GU140QA

Tweedsmuir Close

GU140DT

Arrow Road

GU140HR

Bridge Road

GU140PN

The Pathfinders

GU140PX

Mcnaughton Close

GU140FL

New Brunswick Way

GU140EY

Cove Road

GU140EN

Cove Road

GU140JG

Southwood Road

GU140EU

Cove Road

GU140DJ

Keith Lucas Road

GU140PU

Maskell Way

GU140FR

Nova Scotia Drive

GU140QW

Larch Way

GU140DX

Prospect Road

GU140RS

Wisley Gardens

GU140BZ

Dene Road

GU140DW

Hazel Avenue

GU140RG

The Rockery

GU140NU

Kennels Lane

GU140RQ

The Shrubbery

GU140DH

Keith Lucas Road

GU140HS

Bridge Road

GU140NP

Apollo Rise

GU140PJ

Regiment Close

GU140HX

Anchor Meadow

GU140EA

Holly Road

GU140NY

Cove and Southwood

GU140EG

Apollo Rise

GU140AL

St Christophers Road

GU140HF

Cove Road

GU140DD

Cody Road

GU140AZ

Montgomery Road

GU140DY

Gables Close

GU140HD

Welbeck Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.