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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 61 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
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
61
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
32.99(+4%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.58(-6%)
Public order
6.33(+4%)
Other theft
5.25(-6%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.71(-27%)
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 89 recent sales, the median property price is £425,000 in Knellwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £1,130,000.

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
Terraced13£378,000
Semi-Detached25£415,000
Detached32£642,000
Flats19£222,000

10 years median price trend in Knellwood

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

All postcodes in Knellwood

GU146PE

Sycamore Road

GU147DF

Abbey Way

GU146NN

Canterbury Road

GU147DE

Douai Close

GU147HB

Ashley Road

GU147ER

Broadlands

GU146TN

Farnborough Road

GU146PQ

Sycamore Road

GU147HU

Rectory Road

GU146RH

Sycamore Road

GU146SU

Knellwood

GU147AT

Church Avenue

GU146GY

Canterbury Walk

GU146NJ

Reading Road

GU146QF

Church Road West

GU146HQ

Church Road East

GU146PJ

Andrewartha Road

GU146LY

Eldergrove

GU146TY

Rodmel Court

GU147BG

Avenue Road

GU146RS

Church Road West

GU146QJ

Fairfax Mews

GU146QT

Oxford Road

GU146RY

Alexandra Road

GU146NX

Fellows Road

GU146NP

Reading Road

GU147EJ

Clevedon Court

GU147DR

Ashdown Avenue

GU146RJ

Virginia Gardens

GU146RN

Alexandra Road

GU146PN

Cunnington Road

GU147AF

Cedar Road

GU146QE

Guildford Road East

GU146RA

Quinneys

GU147BE

The Sycamores

GU146TA

Hawley Lane

GU146NS

Canterbury Road

GU147BY

Rectory Road

GU146RW

Cambridge Road West

GU146NW

Canterbury Road

GU146SS

Chatfield Close

GU146PF

Sycamore Road

GU147AU

Cedar Road

GU147BS

Old Rectory Gardens

GU147AR

The Crescent

GU146RQ

Sycamore Road

GU146RP

Alexandra Road

GU147DP

Ashdown Avenue

GU146NB

Reading Road

GU147JJ

Farnborough Road

GU147JL

Farnborough Road

GU147AX

Cedar Road

GU147BW

Avenue Road

GU146RG

Sycamore Road

GU146UB

Minster Close

GU146QQ

Church Circle

GU146PH

Sycamore Road

GU146TU

Guildford Road East

GU147DY

Chatsworth Road

GU147EG

Charlecote Close

GU146RF

Sycamore Road

GU146TG

Aircraft Esplanade

GU146QP

Canterbury Road

GU147HF

Stourhead Close

GU146HS

Knightwood Close

GU147HE

Woburn Avenue

GU146QA

Cambridge Road West

GU147AE

Salisbury Road

GU147HD

Ashley Road

GU146QS

The Grove

GU146TJ

Alexandra Road

GU147EH

Syon Place

GU146UA

Castle Close

GU147BL

Avenue Road

GU147AJ

Salisbury Road

GU146RE

Sycamore Road

GU147JW

Farnborough Road

GU146TX

Alexandra Road

GU146NU

Fellows Road

GU147DX

Saltram Road

GU147AH

The Crescent

GU146SR

Firs Close

GU147HG

Montacute Close

GU147BX

Carlyon Close

GU146QH

Church Circle

GU147HX

Priory Street

GU146RR

Alexandra Road

GU147AS

The Crescent

GU147DD

Abbey Way

GU146QR

The Grove

GU147DZ

Chatsworth Road

GU147DW

Ashdown Avenue

GU147BZ

Rectory Road

GU146SQ

Boundary Road

GU146TE

Hawley Lane

GU146RU

Alexandra Road

GU146RD

Sycamore Road

GU147AW

Salisbury Road

GU146TF

Hawley Lane

GU147AQ

Oak Road

Data Sources

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