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About

Empress Ward is located in the northern part of Rushmoor, bordering Farnborough and Aldershot. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of housing types including terraced homes, semi-detached properties, and some modern developments. It is well-connected by road, with the A325 running nearby, providing easy access to surrounding towns and the M3 motorway.

The ward features local amenities such as schools, parks, and small retail outlets, catering to everyday needs. Empress Park is a notable green space, offering recreational facilities for residents. The area has a quiet, suburban feel, with a focus on community living. Public transport links include bus routes connecting to Farnborough town centre and Aldershot. Empress Ward is a practical choice for families and commuters seeking a balance between convenience and residential comfort.

Area overview

On average Empress has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 104 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Empress is £62,678 per year. There are 3 schools in Empress: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
104
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
9.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

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

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 100 recent sales, the median property price is £305,125 in Empress area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £935,000.

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
Detached22£735,000
Flats56£213,500
Semi-Detached16£411,250
Terraced6£361,000

10 years median price trend in Empress

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

All postcodes in Empress

GU148NB

Pierrefondes Avenue

GU148ND

St Michael's Road

GU147NQ

Hawley Lane

GU147PP

Amber Gardens

GU147RL

Farnborough Town

GU147SJ

Eastmead

GU147UA

Clockhouse Road

GU147WY

Fowler Avenue

GU148BP

Baird Road

GU148BQ

Hawley Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.