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About

West Heath ward occupies the northern section of Rushmoor borough, primarily consisting of residential neighbourhoods developed in the mid-20th century. The housing stock is largely composed of semi-detached and terraced homes, with areas of post-war prefabricated houses that have been modernised over time. Its layout is defined by straight, orderly roads and numerous small cul-de-sacs, creating a quiet, settled environment for its residents. The ward is bordered by the A325 Farnborough Road, a major arterial route providing key transport links.

The area includes several local green spaces, such as the West Heath Recreation Ground, which serves as a community focal point with sports facilities and playgrounds. A notable local landmark is the West Heath Club, a social and sports venue originally established for employees of the nearby Royal Aircraft Establishment. Daily life centres around local parades of shops meeting essential needs, with a strong sense of community fostered through neighbourhood associations and annual events like the West Heath Fun Day.

Area overview

On average West Heath has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 86 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in West Heath is £59,058 per year. There are 5 schools in West Heath: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). West Heath is home to around 6,836 people, with a population density of about 4,521.2 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
86
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
9.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

West Heath Population
6,836
Population density
4,521.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
49.44(+56%)
Shoplifting
15.94(+100%)
Vehicle crime
8.92(+140%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.88(-44%)
Public order
6.73(+11%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,021
73.44%
Other Asian
746
10.91%
Other White
317
4.64%
Other
212
3.1%
Indian
102
1.49%
Total population: 6,837

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,470
26.12%
No qualifications
1,135
20.17%
Level 3 (A level)
977
17.36%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
814
14.47%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
701
12.46%
Total 16+ residents: 5,627

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,014
38.29%
Owns outright
963
36.37%
Other social rented
316
11.93%
Private landlord or letting agency
251
9.48%
Other forms of private rent
52
1.96%
Total households: 2,648

Property prices in West Heath

Based on 72 recent sales, the median property price is £395,000 in West Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £117,500 up to £680,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for West Heath 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 West Heath over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached7£495,000
Flats7£244,500
Semi-Detached37£425,000
Terraced21£325,000

10 years median price trend in West Heath

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

All postcodes in West Heath

GU149LW

Medway Drive

GU148UT

Vesey Close

GU148QL

Blunden Road

GU149LZ

Tyne Close

GU149PJ

Newfield Avenue

GU149NB

Tay Close

GU149PG

Newfield Avenue

GU148PW

Stuart Close

GU149LR

Orwell Close

GU148SU

Kingsley Road

GU148PL

West Heath Road

GU149DU

Hanover Gardens

GU148PN

Clouston Road

GU149NE

Trent Close

GU148RT

Lynn Way

GU148PZ

Giffard Drive

GU148QU

Glebe Road

GU148HZ

Prospect Road

GU148QZ

West Heath Road

GU148SF

Anglesey Avenue

GU149SD

Fernhill Road

GU148RF

Birchett Road

GU148PY

Coleville Road

GU148PX

Giffard Drive

GU148QS

Glebe Road

GU148DF

Prospect Road

GU148NU

Prospect Road

GU148PH

Beta Road

GU148RA

West Heath Road

GU148QN

Credon Close

GU148LD

Chestnut Road

GU148RS

Mayfield Road

GU148PR

Pitt Way

GU148PF

Squirrel Lane

GU148RY

Marshall Close

GU149DZ

Mason Road

GU148NS

Prospect Road

GU148SE

Cheyne Way

GU148JZ

Prospect Road

GU148FB

Heathlands Close

GU148PP

Watts Road

GU148QD

Giffard Drive

GU149PL

Newfield Avenue

GU149PH

Middleton Gardens

GU148QT

Riverside Close

GU149NQ

Severn Road

GU148RQ

Birchett Road

GU148QA

Brabon Road

GU148RN

Varney Close

GU149NF

Tweed Close

GU149LY

Medway Drive

GU148LB

Prospect Road

GU148QH

West Heath Road

GU148QG

Houseman Road

GU148LS

Tile Barn Close

GU149DY

Fernhill Road

GU148RJ

Stubbs Moor Road

GU148RX

Cheyne Way

GU149NG

Sunnybank Road

GU149NA

Tees Close

GU148SP

Chaucer Road

GU148PS

Pitt Way

GU148SH

Anglesey Avenue

GU148QJ

Blunden Road

GU148RE

Birchett Road

GU148SB

Burns Close

GU149EB

Whittle Crescent

GU148QY

West Heath Road

GU148RU

Belmont Close

GU148NR

Brewers Close

GU148SG

Pegasus Road

GU149DP

Fernhill Road

GU148PU

Giffard Drive

GU149ED

Fernhill Road

GU148RH

Stubbs Moor Road

GU148QR

West Heath Road

GU148SJ

Shelley Rise

GU149LU

Rye Close

GU148QW

Blunden Road

GU148PE

Douglas Place

GU148QF

Houseman Road

GU148RZ

Cheyne Way

GU149DS

Fernhill Road

GU149SA

Fernhill Road

GU148RW

Horn Road

GU149DR

Fernhill Road

GU148QX

West Heath Road

GU149LP

Rother Road

GU148SD

Cheyne Way

GU148NP

Stake Lane

GU148QP

Blunden Road

GU148SQ

Anglesey Avenue

GU148SX

Kingsley Road

GU148SW

Chaucer Road

GU148RG

Birchett Road

GU148PJ

Yeomans Close

GU148PD

West Heath Road

GU148PT

Pitt Way

GU148SA

Cheyne Way

GU149DT

Hanover Gardens

Data Sources

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