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Rushmoor

England / South East / Rushmoor

About

Rushmoor is a district in Hampshire, South East England, covering the towns of Aldershot and Farnborough. The area is known for its strong military connections, with Aldershot historically serving as the home of the British Army. Farnborough is recognised for its aviation heritage, hosting the famous Farnborough Airshow. The district has a mix of urban and green spaces, including parks and heathland.

Rushmoor offers a range of amenities, from shopping centres to leisure facilities. The local economy is supported by defence, aerospace, and technology sectors. Transport links are well-developed, with easy access to London via road and rail. The area also has several schools and colleges, catering to families and young professionals.

Area overview

On average Rushmoor has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 81 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 15.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Rushmoor is £59,117 per year. There are 41 schools in Rushmoor: 30 primary (9 Outstanding and 16 Good) and 4 secondary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good).

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
81
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
15.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

Demographics

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

Housing

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

Based on 1,119 recent sales, the median property price is £360,000 in Rushmoor area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £1,220,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached199£575,000
Flats277£200,004
Semi-Detached318£405,000
Terraced325£337,000

10 years price trend in Rushmoor

All wards in Rushmoor

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West Heath

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.