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About

Knellwood ward occupies the southern portion of Rushmoor, primarily consisting of residential neighbourhoods developed in the mid-20th century. The area is characterised by quiet, leafy streets lined with semi-detached and terraced housing, along with several post-war apartment blocks. Local shopping needs are served by a small parade of shops on Alexandra Road, providing essential services to the community. The ward is bordered by the A325 Farnborough Road, a major route through the borough.

The western edge of the ward is defined by the Basingstoke Canal, a historic waterway offering a green corridor for walking and cycling. Nearby, the large playing fields of Southwood School provide open recreational space. The area is predominantly residential, with a mix of private and social housing, and is home to a significant portion of the borough's armed forces personnel and their families due to its proximity to military establishments.

Area overview

On average Knellwood has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 65 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Knellwood is £70,439 per year. There are 4 schools in Knellwood: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Knellwood is home to around 7,426 people, with a population density of about 3,333.8 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
65
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
5.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Knellwood Population
7,426
Population density
3,333.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
35.95(+14%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.12(+5%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.73(+5%)
Public order
6.19(+1%)
Other theft
5.25(-6%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,099
82.09%
Other White
356
4.79%
Other Asian
199
2.68%
Indian
191
2.57%
White and Asian (mixed)
85
1.14%
Total population: 7,430

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,403
39.35%
Level 3 (A level)
1,141
18.68%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
909
14.88%
No qualifications
697
11.41%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
519
8.5%
Total 16+ residents: 6,107

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,171
39.55%
Owns outright
1,164
39.31%
Private landlord or letting agency
364
12.29%
Other social rented
173
5.84%
Other forms of private rent
55
1.86%
Total households: 2,961

Property prices in Knellwood

Based on 83 recent sales, the median property price is £430,000 in Knellwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £1,070,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Knellwood 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 Knellwood over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached32£642,500
Flats17£229,000
Semi-Detached20£422,500
Terraced14£373,750

10 years median price trend in Knellwood

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

All postcodes in Knellwood

GU146QW

Canterbury Road

GU147EA

Goodwood Place

GU147BL

Avenue Road

GU147BZ

Rectory Road

GU147EY

Waverley Road

GU146QF

Church Road West

GU146TF

Hawley Lane

GU146RQ

Sycamore Road

GU147BY

Rectory Road

GU146QG

Church Road West

GU146RL

Talgarth Drive

GU146SW

Gainsborough Close

GU147AR

The Crescent

GU146RJ

Virginia Gardens

GU146TR

Whitby Close

GU147AP

Church Avenue

GU147DF

Abbey Way

GU146NX

Fellows Road

GU146PF

Sycamore Road

GU146QY

Yetminster Road

GU146PZ

Farley Court

GU146RF

Sycamore Road

GU146TS

Corfe Way

GU147AS

The Crescent

GU147AA

Church Avenue

GU146LY

Eldergrove

GU146RZ

Alexandra Road

GU147BS

Old Rectory Gardens

GU147DU

Adlington Place

GU146NN

Canterbury Road

GU146NT

Canterbury Road

GU146PE

Sycamore Road

GU146TB

Cumbria Court

GU147EB

Woburn Avenue

GU147EH

Syon Place

GU146PN

Cunnington Road

GU146SA

Knellwood

GU147DT

Clandon Court

GU147HF

Stourhead Close

GU147JQ

Farnborough Road

GU146HS

Knightwood Close

GU146QQ

Church Circle

GU146RY

Alexandra Road

GU146TN

Farnborough Road

GU146PH

Sycamore Road

GU146SQ

Boundary Road

GU147JH

Farnborough Road

GU146NL

Reading Road

GU146QE

Guildford Road East

GU146SP

Belvedere Road

GU147DN

Ashdown Avenue

GU147ED

Hatfield Gardens

GU147EG

Charlecote Close

GU146PG

Sycamore Road

GU146SE

Boundary Road

GU147EJ

Clevedon Court

GU147EX

Manor Road

GU147HU

Rectory Road

GU146NU

Fellows Road

GU146SG

Boundary Road

GU147AU

Cedar Road

GU146SJ

Chalfont Drive

GU146TH

Farnborough Road

GU146QT

Oxford Road

GU147AB

Pirbright Road

GU147BG

Avenue Road

GU147DY

Chatsworth Road

GU146NP

Reading Road

GU147AE

Salisbury Road

GU146PJ

Andrewartha Road

GU146RB

Penns Wood

GU147AQ

Oak Road

GU146QU

Oxford Road

GU146TE

Hawley Lane

GU146TZ

Canterbury Gardens

GU147HT

Rectory Road

GU147JJ

Farnborough Road

GU146UB

Minster Close

GU147BP

The Garth

GU146TG

Aircraft Esplanade

GU146RG

Sycamore Road

GU147JW

Farnborough Road

GU146QH

Church Circle

GU146SH

Albert Road

GU146TJ

Alexandra Road

GU147AW

Salisbury Road

GU147AZ

Salisbury Road

GU147DE

Douai Close

GU147HE

Woburn Avenue

GU147JL

Farnborough Road

GU146LX

Collingwood

GU146RE

Sycamore Road

GU147AL

Salisbury Road

GU147EN

Upton Close

GU146GY

Canterbury Walk

GU146NY

Reading Road

GU146TA

Hawley Lane

GU147BU

Rectory Road

GU146HQ

Church Road East

GU146QP

Canterbury Road

Data Sources

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