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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 110 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
110
Deprivation level
3/10
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
51(+62%)
Shoplifting
40.12(+400%)
Anti-social behaviour
21.08(+82%)
Public order
14.55(+138%)
Other theft
11.29(+102%)
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 90 recent sales, the median property price is £375,000 in Cove and Southwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £137,000 up to £715,000.

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
Detached19£550,000
Flats11£190,000
Semi-Detached31£400,000
Terraced29£331,000

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

GU140LQ

Langdale Close

GU140FP

Toronto Drive

GU140DH

Keith Lucas Road

GU140AR

Murray Road

GU140HL

Nash Close

GU140RU

Heather Gardens

GU140PP

Rifle Way

GU140BZ

Dene Road

GU140FU

Montreal Close

GU140HD

Welbeck Close

GU140JN

Ively Road

GU140LJ

Ively Road

GU140PF

Merlin Way

GU140NU

Kennels Lane

GU140AL

St Christophers Road

GU140AU

Hunter Road

GU140PJ

Regiment Close

GU140QQ

Randolph Drive

GU140RL

Palmerston Close

GU140BX

Cody Road

GU140EQ

Wood Lane

GU140ER

Dene Road

GU140FW

Alberta Close

GU140PA

Nevada Close

GU140HA

Hazel Avenue

GU140NR

Armstrong Mall

GU140AJ

Wood Lane

GU140DW

Hazel Avenue

GU140JL

Southwood Road

GU140JP

Ively Road

GU140LD

Buttermere Close

GU140AB

Marrowbrook Lane

GU140DU

Brook Gardens

GU140JG

Southwood Road

GU140RF

The Lawns

GU140RG

The Rockery

GU140DF

Cody Road

GU140DL

Keith Lucas Road

GU140DY

Gables Close

GU140FJ

Canada Avenue

GU140LB

Kendal Close

GU140NY

Cove and Southwood

GU140JQ

Southwood Road

GU140LG

Thirlmere Close

GU140BW

Fowler Road

GU140BG

Montgomery Road

GU140EB

Highfield Road

GU140HN

Highfield Path

GU140RH

Richmond Close

GU140PN

The Pathfinders

GU140PU

Maskell Way

GU140HF

Cove Road

GU140HW

Highfield Close

GU140PD

New Dawn Close

GU140EG

Apollo Rise

GU140HZ

Sheffield Close

GU140HR

Bridge Road

GU140PZ

Crerar Close

GU140PY

Delville Close

GU140AZ

Montgomery Road

GU140BH

Weir Avenue

GU140ES

Elmsleigh Road

GU140FB

Ively Road

GU140FL

New Brunswick Way

GU140HB

Hazel Avenue

GU140JU

Derwent Close

GU140DZ

Holly Road

GU140LF

Coniston Close

GU140AF

Stirling Close

GU140EY

Cove Road

GU140AH

St Christophers Road

GU140AT

Wilson Road

GU140NE

Southwood Lane

GU140PR

Long Beech Drive

GU140RJ

Broadmead

GU140ET

Elmsleigh Road

GU140DG

Keith Lucas Road

GU140QG

Fox Heath

GU140BT

Brookhouse Road

GU140PS

Whitebeam Gardens

GU140RA

The Topiary

GU140RB

Garden Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.