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About

Rushmoor is a local government district in north-east Hampshire, in South East England, covering the towns of Aldershot and Farnborough and surrounding settlements. Transport links include Farnborough Main and North stations, Aldershot station, the A331 and the A325. The district contains Farnborough Airport, where the Farnborough International Airshow is held on airport grounds, and sites associated with the Royal Aircraft Establishment. Industry in the area has a strong connection to aviation and defence, with business parks and research sites clustered around former and current military and aeronautical facilities.

Aldershot is known for its long-established military presence, centred on Aldershot Garrison and the Aldershot Military Museum, which sit alongside residential neighbourhoods and local shops. Green spaces such as Southwood Country Park and municipal parks provide places for recreation within the urban area. Local services include further education at Farnborough College of Technology, a mix of retail centres, and community events that reflect the district’s links to the armed forces and aviation sectors.

Area overview

On average Rushmoor has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 68 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 19% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. Approximately 15.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Rushmoor is £61,701 per year. There are 34 schools in Rushmoor: 30 primary (9 Outstanding and 16 Good) and 4 secondary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good). Rushmoor is home to around 99,754 people, with a population density of about 2,554.9 per km².

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
68
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
15.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Rushmoor Population
99,754
Population density
2,554.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
36.41(+15%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.29(-24%)
Shoplifting
8.09(+1%)
Public order
7.22(+19%)
Vehicle crime
5.2(+40%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
70,917
71.09%
Other Asian
10,526
10.55%
Other White
5,346
5.36%
Other
2,593
2.6%
Indian
2,105
2.11%
Total population: 99,759

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
24,115
29.82%
No qualifications
14,803
18.3%
Level 3 (A level)
13,850
17.13%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
11,523
14.25%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
9,582
11.85%
Total 16+ residents: 80,871

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
13,795
35.1%
Owns outright
9,979
25.39%
Private landlord or letting agency
6,510
16.56%
Other social rented
5,424
13.8%
Other forms of private rent
1,939
4.93%
Total households: 39,303

Property prices in Rushmoor

Median price£360,000
Price per sq ft£400
Sales (last 12 months)1,093
Typical range (middle 50%)£257K – £440K

Based on 1,093 recent sales, the median property price is £360,000 (about £400 per square foot) in Rushmoor area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £1,130,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Rushmoor over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached193£565,000£456
Semi-Detached313£410,000£425
Terraced306£343,000£401
Flats281£198,000£314

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Rushmoor

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rushmoor.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£465,000£208,250£330,000£290,000
2017£463,500£205,000£340,000£287,000
2018£460,000£205,000£340,000£285,000
2019£475,000£202,000£341,250£290,000
2020£480,000£208,000£350,000£290,000
2021£510,000£214,748£365,000£315,000
2022£540,000£220,000£415,000£340,000
2023£550,000£225,000£415,000£335,000
2024£550,000£215,000£410,000£337,000
2025£575,000£201,500£404,250£340,000
2026£550,000£200,000£405,000£343,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rushmoor.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rushmoor.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£371£328£347£337
2017£375£332£366£333
2018£373£326£359£336
2019£369£333£349£331
2020£377£331£355£338
2021£410£335£379£362
2022£441£348£430£403
2023£446£348£431£393
2024£447£339£408£398
2025£456£321£425£399
2026£436£317£438£397
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rushmoor.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Rushmoor in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Rushmoor

Is Rushmoor safe?

Rushmoor records about 68 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

Which is the safest ward in Rushmoor?

Among the 13 wards of Rushmoor, St John's has the lowest crime rate, with about 48 crimes per 1,000 residents per year (the Rushmoor average is 68 per 1,000) based on official Police.uk data.

What is the average house price in Rushmoor?

The median sale price in Rushmoor is £360,000 (about £400 per square foot) based on 1,093 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Rushmoor?

Rushmoor has 30 primary schools (9 rated Outstanding, 16 Good) and 4 secondary schools (3 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Rushmoor?

Rushmoor scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Rushmoor sits around rank 19,253 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Rushmoor?

The average household income in Rushmoor is around £61,701 per year, and 15% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who is the MP for Rushmoor?

Rushmoor is represented in Parliament by Aldershot: Alex Baker (Labour Party).

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.