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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

GU146QR

The Grove

GU146RH

Sycamore Road

Data Sources

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