Is Farnborough Green in Rushmoor a nice place to live or is it a bit rough? We have collated a series of socio-economic statistics and demographics from UK government sources such as the 2021 Census and the Index of Multiple Deprivation. They should give you a broad snapshot of the area and the surrounding locations. Are the residents of Farnborough Green older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Farnborough Green and Rushmoor? What is the claimant count in Farnborough Green and how many residents are unemployed? This page should provide you with the answers.Farnborough Green Unemployment Statistics
Since the introduction of Universal Credit, The Department for Work & Pensions have not issued any statistics (in our view) that can be used to ascertain the levels of unemployment or under employment in the UK, just meaningless geographic counts. However, the Office of National Statistics does publish claimant counts of people receiving out of work benefits, be that legacy Jobseeker’s Allowance or Universal Credit as a proportion of people over 16. These figures are usually updated once a month and are for Local Authority Districts and Unitary Authority Districts. So below are the figures of Rushmoor.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
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| Rushmoor | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| South East | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| England | 3.8% | -0.3% |
| UK | 3.7% | -0.3% |
| Economic Status | Proportion |
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| In Employment | 60.52% |
| In Part-Time Work | 24.7% |
| Unemployed | 5.52% |
Farnborough Green & Rushmoor Immigration Statistics
We have analysed the Census 2021 raw data on country of birth and compiled immigration statistics as percentages of the population. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. Below are the figures for Farnborough Green in the Rushmoor local area district.
| Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| Cherrywood | 64.98% | 35.02% |
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| Rushmoor | 76.15% | 23.85% |
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| South East | 84.24% | 15.76% |
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| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
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Farnborough Green compared to other wards in Rushmoor
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| 1 | Wellington | 60.64% | 39.36% |
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| 2 | Cherrywood | 64.98% | 35.02% |
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| 3 | Manor Park | 65.7% | 34.3% |
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| 4 | Rowhill | 75.29% | 24.71% |
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| 5 | Empress | 76.14% | 23.86% |
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| 6 | West Heath | 77.43% | 22.58% |
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| 7 | St Mark's | 78.33% | 21.67% |
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| 8 | North Town | 78.57% | 21.43% |
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| 9 | Aldershot Park | 81.79% | 18.21% |
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| 10 | Cove and Southwood | 84.25% | 15.75% |
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| 11 | Knellwood | 84.32% | 15.68% |
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| 12 | Fernhill | 85.08% | 14.92% |
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| 13 | St John's | 85.99% | 14.01% |
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';Farnborough Green is ranked 2 out of 13 wards in Rushmoor for the number of residents born outside of the UK.What are the occupations of the residents of Farnborough Green?
The largest employment sector in Farnborough Green is Elementary Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Managers, Directors & Senior Officials.| Sector | Proportion |
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| Elementary Occupations | 21.73% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 15.84% |
| Professional Occupations | 11.26% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 9.89% |
| Skilled Trades | 9.8% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 8.09% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 7.48% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 6.52% |
Farnborough Green Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Farnborough Green residents have in terms of formal qualifications as a percentage. The UK government breaks qualifications down into 7 levels. A detailed explanation of these levels can be found here. However, the Census groups these into just 4 \'levels\'. Here are some examples of the qualifications each census level represents when not stated;
- Level 1 - GCSE grades D, E, F, or G & below
- Level 2 - GCSE A*, A, B, C or O Level grades A, B or C
- Level 3 - A or AS qualification at any grade
- Level 4 - HNC, Bachelors Degree, Masters Degree or Phd
In this first table we have compared Farnborough Green to the national average for England.
| Level | Cherrywood | England |
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| No Qualifications | 27.86% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 15.42% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 13.33% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.63% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 13.65% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 20.37% | 33.92% |
Farnborough Green Health Statistics
Cherrywood has a significantly lower proportion of residents (>5%) describing their health as very good than the national average for England.| Area | VG | G | F | B | VB |
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| Cherrywood | 43.23% | 37.54% | 14.27% | 3.85% | 1.11% |
| Rushmoor | 49.55% | 34.9% | 11.8% | 2.97% | 0.78% |
| South East | 49.98% | 34.01% | 11.77% | 3.31% | 0.93% |
| England | 48.49% | 33.71% | 12.65% | 3.98% | 1.17% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
How has the health of residents in Rushmoor changed since 2011?
Rushmoor residents who describe their health as either good or very good has decreased by 1.16% between the 2011 and 2021 census.| Year | VG | G | F | B | VB |
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| 2011 | 50.07% | 35.54% | 10.77% | 2.8% | 0.82% |
| 2021 | 49.55% | 34.9% | 11.8% | 2.97% | 0.78% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
How many residents own or rent their home in Farnborough Green and Rushmoor
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Farnborough Green either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 48.27 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 51.73 of Farnborough Green residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord. | Area | Owned | Rented |
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| Cherrywood | 48.27% | 51.73% |
| Rushmoor | 60.49% | 39.51% |
| South East | 65.66% | 34.34% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Farnborough Green has a significantly lower level of home ownership than the national average. This is indicative or an economically deprived area.
Farnborough Green compared to other wards in Rushmoor
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
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| 1 | Knellwood | 78.86% | 21.14% |
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| 2 | West Heath (Rushmoor) | 74.66% | 25.34% |
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| 3 | Fernhill (Rushmoor) | 72.9% | 27.1% |
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| 4 | St John's (Rushmoor) | 71.93% | 28.07% |
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| 5 | Cove and Southwood | 70.39% | 29.61% |
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| 6 | Rowhill | 64.46% | 35.54% |
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| 7 | North Town | 63.68% | 36.32% |
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| 8 | Empress | 59.34% | 40.66% |
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| 9 | Manor Park (Rushmoor) | 59.24% | 40.76% |
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| 10 | Aldershot Park | 54.12% | 45.88% |
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| 11 | St Mark's (Rushmoor) | 49.1% | 50.9% |
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| 12 | Cherrywood | 48.27% | 51.73% |
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| 13 | Wellington (Rushmoor) | 26.1% | 73.9% |
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Farnborough Green is ranked 12 out of 13 wards in Rushmoor for the percentage of home owners.Farnborough Green Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Cherrywood.| Age Band | Proportion |
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| 4 & under |  |
| 5 - 9 years | |
| 10 - 15 years | |
| 16 - 19 years | |
| 20 - 24 years | |
| 25 - 34 years | |
| 35 - 49 years | |
| 50 - 64 years | |
| 65 - 74 years | |
| 75 - 84 years | |
| 85 years & over | |
What is the population of Farnborough Green and Rushmoor?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Rushmoor including Farnborough Green. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
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| Aldershot Park | 7540 |
| Cherrywood | 8207 |
| Cove and Southwood | 7102 |
| Empress | 5701 |
| Fernhill | 6660 |
| Knellwood | 7536 |
| Manor Park | 8395 |
| North Town | 6679 |
| Rowhill | 6875 |
| St John's | 6887 |
| St Mark's | 7896 |
| Wellington | 7994 |
| West Heath | 6915 |
| Rushmoor Total | 94387 |
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
