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West Heath

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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 87 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
87
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
47.98(+52%)
Shoplifting
16.97(+112%)
Vehicle crime
10.39(+174%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.46(-36%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.58(+2%)
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 77 recent sales, the median property price is £373,000 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
Detached10£500,000
Flats7£244,500
Semi-Detached37£425,000
Terraced23£325,000

10 years median price trend in West Heath

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

Data Sources

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