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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 156 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
156
Deprivation level
4/10
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
72.66(+130%)
Shoplifting
36.71(+358%)
Anti-social behaviour
27.11(+134%)
Public order
22.09(+262%)
Other theft
15.69(+181%)
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 88 recent sales, the median property price is £277,500 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
Detached21£750,000
Flats46£203,800
Semi-Detached13£415,000
Terraced8£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

GU147SQ

Westmead

GU148BW

Faraday Road

GU148ND

St Michaels Road

GU147NQ

Hawley Lane

GU147RL

Queensmead

GU147SJ

Kingsmead

GU147UA

Clockhouse Road

GU148BQ

Ship Alley

GU148NB

Pierrefondes Avenue

GU147PP

Victoria Road

GU147WY

Kestrel Road

GU148BP

Baird Road

Data Sources

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