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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 low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 86 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the South East average of 84 per 1,000. 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. The median sale price in West Heath is £407,500 (around £402 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £311,625 and £463,750. 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

Median price: £407,500
Price per sq ft: £402
Sales (last 12 months): 74
Typical range (middle 50%): £312K – £464K

Based on 74 recent sales, the median property price is £407,500 (about £402 per square foot) in West Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £142,000 up to £790,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in West Heath over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached4£532,500£440
Semi-Detached41£430,000£450
Terraced18£330,000£361
Flats11£258,000£379

10-year price trendmedian sale price in West Heath

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West Heath.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£447,000£250,000£334,000£304,000
2017£400,000£241,500£362,500£295,000
2018£432,500£230,000£355,000£280,000
2019£401,000£227,500£356,100£271,000
2020£457,500£215,000£363,000£290,000
2021£510,000£227,500£380,000£323,500
2022£480,000£230,500£433,000£290,000
2023£550,000£248,500£433,000£322,500
2024£490,000£238,750£415,000£327,850
2025£500,000£250,000£430,000£330,000
2026£560,000£260,000£425,000£315,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West Heath.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in West Heath.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£330£344£355£341
2017£385£386£372£309
2018£361£347£387£312
2019£321£339£363£299
2020£382£331£363£316
2021£383£352£388£340
2022£426£392£459£343
2023£460£370£431£354
2024£488£366£413£372
2025£451£379£442£360
2026£352£400£452£369
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in West Heath.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for West Heath in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Rushmoor district.

Band A£1,547
Band B£1,805
Band C£2,062
Band D£2,320
Band E£2,836
Band F£3,352
Band G£3,867
Band H£4,641

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for West Heath ward.

Local councillors

Ade Adeola

West Heath - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative