GU14 8TH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Carmarthen Close, 0.9km from Fox Lane in Farnborough. Administratively it sits within Cherrywood ward and the Aldershot constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a professional home-workers in outer suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 37) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 53% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 35% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Rushmoor.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £289k, up 24.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for GU14 8TH are sourced from Output Area E00117473 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CARMARTHEN CLOSE, GU14 8TH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CARMARTHEN CLOSE, GU14 8TH.
399
37
£ 48,800 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
GU14 8TH is an established family neighbourhood — 53% owner-occupation and an average age of 37 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 24.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GU14 8TH. The average age is 37.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 335,000
1 sales · Mean £ 335,000
Terraced
£ 264,500
22 sales · Mean £ 263,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
GU14 8TH has low crime rates — 40 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Grange Community Junior School
Samuel Cody School
Cherrywood Community Primary School
Farnborough Grange Nursery & Infant Community School
Manor Junior School
Manor Infant School
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School
The Ferns Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Namaste Supermarket0.9 km
- The 6 O'Clock News0.9 km
- Wineland And Food Convenience Store0.8 km
- Chapel Lane Pharmacy0.9 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Cove Fish Bar0.9 km
- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- Spice Nice0.9 km
- Super Pizza0.9 km
- Willies Kitchen0.7 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- The Railway Enthusiasts Club0.8 km
- Cove Football Club0.8 km
- Farnborough Football Club0.4 km
- The Fox Inn0.8 km
- Hawley Arms0.7 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Thatched Cottage0.9 km
- Popadoms0.9 km
- Cove Tandoori/House Of Zaikha0.9 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-operative Food0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Farnborough Main1.4 km
- Frimley1.4 km
- Farnborough North1.7 km
Bus Stops
- Carmarthen Close0.2 km
- Grange Community Junior School0.2 km
- Chaucer Road0.3 km
- Chaucer Road0.3 km
- Prospect Community Centre0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: GU148TH · Data under Open Government Licence