Farnborough Town
Rushmoor 006 · 6 sub-areas · 10,114 residents
Rushmoor 006 sits within Rushmoor in the South East, home to around 10,100 people. A typical two-bedroom flat lets for about £1,255 a month — close to the UK median for a 2-bed — and the rail commute into London runs at just under 47 minutes by public transport. Owner-occupation is high here, and nearly three in ten households live alone.
Farnborough Town is a mid-density neighbourhood of Rushmoor in the South East region. It sits between busier and quieter parts of the local authority and isn't dominated by a single use — there's a mix of workplaces, housing and local services. Most homes are owner-occupied, so turnover is low and many residents have been here a long time.
Overview
What's it like to live in Farnborough Town?
Day-to-day life sits close to greenery — a park or playing field is within easy walking distance of most addresses; Crime sits around the national average — neither a notable concern nor a notable selling point; Public transport is genuinely strong; most errands and a fair share of social life don't need a car; rents are roughly in line with the national norm, at around £1,369 a month for a typical home; gigabit broadband is effectively universal.
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Figures are aggregated across 6 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Farnborough Town in Rushmoor
Living in Farnborough Town
Rushmoor 006 is a predominantly residential part of Rushmoor, with a character that leans more suburban than urban. Over six in ten households own their home, which gives the area a settled, neighbourhood feel rather than the high-turnover energy of a renter-heavy district. Greenspace is genuinely accessible — around 71% of residents are within walking distance of a park or open space, with the nearest greenspace averaging only about 250 metres away.
The cost picture sits close to the South East mainstream. A 2-bed runs around £1,255 a month, which is roughly in line with the UK national median and noticeably cheaper than many parts of the wider South East commuter belt. That said, rents have been climbing — up around 7.5% in the past year — so the affordability window may narrow. Council tax (Band D) comes to about £2,320 a year, and the rent-to-take-home ratio of roughly 64% means this is not a cheap place to rent on an average wage.
The population is broadly spread across age groups, with young adults (18–34) making up around 22% and under-18s at about 21%. That balance of families and younger residents gives the area a mixed feel rather than being dominated by any one life stage. Median resident salaries sit at around £33,700 a year, close to what local jobs pay — suggesting most people work nearby or commute out without a dramatic earnings penalty.
For commuters, the nearest mainline rail station is roughly 1 km away — about a 12- to 13-minute walk — and the public transport journey to London comes in at just under 47 minutes. That puts central London within a realistic daily commute, though car dependency is pronounced: over half of residents travel by car, and only around 5% use public transport for their commute. Broadband is strong, with 100% gigabit coverage and no premises below the minimum standard. See the streets and sub-areas below for more.
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Frequently asked
- Is Rushmoor 006 a nice place to live?
- It's a settled, largely owner-occupied suburban area with good greenspace access — around 71% of residents are within walking distance of a park. The trade-off is that Ofsted ratings for nearby schools are below the national average, and the crime rate is higher than the UK norm. It suits those who want a quieter base with a London rail commute rather than urban buzz.
- What is the rent in Rushmoor 006?
- A one-bedroom flat runs around £970 a month, a two-bedroom around £1,255, and a three-bedroom around £1,515. These are estimates scaled from council-level data using local sale prices. Rents have risen roughly 7.5% in the past year, so expect the market to keep moving.
- Is Rushmoor 006 safe?
- The recorded crime rate is around 133 incidents per 1,000 residents annually, noticeably above the UK average of roughly 80 per 1,000. That doesn't mean the area is uniformly high-risk — rates vary street by street — but it's worth checking specific roads on police.uk's street-level crime tool before deciding.
- What's the commute from Rushmoor 006 to London?
- The public transport journey to London takes just under 47 minutes. The nearest mainline rail station is about 1 km away — roughly a 12- to 13-minute walk. Bear in mind that over half of residents commute by car, so road congestion is a factor for those not using the train.
- Who lives in Rushmoor 006?
- Mostly owner-occupiers — around 66% own their home — with a broad age spread and a notable share of older residents (nearly 18% aged 65-plus). Around 30% of households are single-person. The community feels established rather than transient, with moderate ethnic diversity and qualification levels close to the national average.
- What schools are near Rushmoor 006?
- There are 102 schools within 2 km of typical residents, so choice isn't the problem. Quality is the concern: only around 37% are rated Good or Outstanding within catchment distance, well below the national share of about 89%. The nearest Outstanding school is approximately 4.3 km away, so families should research individual catchments carefully.
- How good is broadband in Rushmoor 006?
- Broadband coverage is excellent — 100% of premises have access to gigabit speeds and none fall below the minimum universal service obligation. If working from home is part of your plan, connectivity won't be the limiting factor.