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About

Empress ward lies in the north of Rushmoor, forming part of the town of Farnborough. The area is largely residential, characterised by housing estates built through the mid-20th century, alongside local schools and community facilities. Its western boundary is marked by the railway line connecting to Aldershot and London.

The ward is home to Farnborough Airport, a significant feature known for its biennial airshow. This creates a distinct environment, with aviation businesses located nearby. Green spaces are found at Cove Brook and along parts of the Basingstoke Canal, providing local recreational areas.

Area overview

On average Empress has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 141 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Empress is £66,448 per year. There are 3 schools in Empress: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Empress is home to around 6,565 people, with a population density of about 2,284.4 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
141
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
9.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Empress Population
6,565
Population density
2,284.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
63.82(+101%)
Shoplifting
34.42(+331%)
Anti-social behaviour
27.42(+123%)
Public order
20.72(+241%)
Other theft
13.56(+142%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,637
70.63%
Other White
565
8.61%
Indian
426
6.49%
Other Asian
283
4.31%
Other
80
1.22%
Total population: 6,565

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,411
43.84%
Level 3 (A level)
937
17.04%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
698
12.69%
No qualifications
612
11.13%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
484
8.8%
Total 16+ residents: 5,500

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
948
32.26%
Owns outright
796
27.08%
Private landlord or letting agency
760
25.86%
Other social rented
239
8.13%
Shared ownership
100
3.4%
Total households: 2,939

Property prices in Empress

Based on 109 recent sales, the median property price is £295,000 in Empress area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £919,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Empress 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 Empress over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats61£225,000
Semi-Detached13£415,000
Terraced11£360,000
Detached24£691,250

10 years median price trend in Empress

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Empress.

All postcodes in Empress

GU147SJ

Kingsmead

GU147GZ

Farnborough Road

GU147GW

Sarah Way

GU148AR

Queen Victoria Court

GU148NE

St Michaels Road

GU147PN

Victoria Road

GU147NE

Windsor Close

GU148FG

Chapel Street

GU148BN

Newton Road

GU147GN

Queensmead

GU147SH

Eastmead

GU148AE

Highgate Lane

GU147PT

High View Road

GU144SS

Hawley Lane

GU147TQ

Farnborough Road

GU147GY

Solartron Road

GU148NX

Prospect Road

GU148AX

Farnborough Road

GU146YA

Princes Mead

GU147HN

Farnborough Road

GU147JG

Farnborough Road

GU147FT

Coombe Way

GU147HP

Moorfield Place

GU147LQ

Elles Close

GU147QG

Clockhouse Road

GU147QD

High View Close

GU147SA

Eastmead

GU147TB

Glenwood Court

GU147SQ

Westmead

GU144SL

Hawley Lane

GU147NH

Farnborough Road

GU147GF

Pond Road

GU147LT

Westmead

GU140AQ

Tower Hill

GU147FY

Coombe Way

GU148BG

Ringwood Road

GU147ST

Invincible Road

GU147PP

Victoria Road

GU144SF

Hawley Lane

GU147RL

Queensmead

GU147TR

Empress

GU147GT

Wallis Square

GU147LH

Elles Close

GU148AD

Chingford Avenue

GU147SE

Queensmead

GU148NF

Pierrefondes Avenue

GU147TJ

Clockhouse Road

GU147ES

Hawthorn Road

GU148NB

Pierrefondes Avenue

GU147TF

Farnborough Road

GU147NY

Victoria Road

GU147QL

Solartron Road

GU144SB

Hawley Lane

GU148BT

Fleming Close

GU147HR

Merlin Road

GU147RH

Eastmead

GU147SP

Westmead

GU147NS

Victoria Road

GU147NT

Victoria Road

GU148NJ

Leopold Avenue

GU147JF

Fowler Avenue

GU147DQ

Amber Gardens

GU147DL

O'Gorman Avenue

GU148BZ

Woodstocks

GU147GR

Wallis Square

GU148NH

Pierrefondes Avenue

GU148LA

Prospect Road

GU148BL

Farnborough Gate

GU140BE

Hinstock Close

GU148LY

Napoleon Avenue

GU147TN

Empress

GU147FU

Victoria Road

GU148NA

Pierrefondes Avenue

GU147RD

Elmgrove Road

GU147GJ

Jupiter Close

GU140AG

Marrowbrook Lane

GU148AS

Hawley Lane

GU148NZ

Pierrefondes Avenue

GU140FD

Kiln Place

GU147JU

Hawley Lane

GU148LX

Empress Avenue

GU147RB

Elmgrove Road

GU147RA

Gable End

GU144SD

Hawley Lane

GU147PR

Orchard Road

GU140BB

Marrowbrook Lane

GU147PD

Victoria Road

GU147LY

Farnborough Road

GU147GQ

Wallis Square

GU148BS

Bell Close

GU147PL

Victoria Road

GU144SE

Hawley Lane

GU147XA

Farnborough Business Centre

GU147LS

Hawley Lane

GU147PH

Victoria Road

GU148JT

Prospect Avenue

GU147JP

Fowler Avenue

GU147SB

Queensmead

GU148AU

Farnborough Road

GU147GP

Kestrel Road

Data Sources

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