Socio-economic statistics for Farnborough, Hampshire

Socio-economic statistics for Farnborough, Hampshire

We have collated a series of socio-economic statistics for Farnborough in Rushmoor 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 older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Farnborough and Rushmoor? Is Farnborough an unemployment hotspot? This page should provide you with the answers.

Farnborough 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
Rushmoor 2.7% -0.3%
South East 2.9% -0.3%
England 3.8% -0.3%
UK 3.7% -0.3%
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS), Last Retrieved: March 2023
The 2021 census had data on people who were economically active (seeking work) yet unemployed on Census day (Sunday March 21st 2021). These statitics do cover Farnborough on a ward level. However, it has to be noted that the Census day was during the height of the Covid19 pandemic and therefore are not reflective of normal levels of unemployment. For example, between March 2020 and June 2020 people claiming Universal Credit doubled in most areas of the United Kingdom and then steadily declined up to the day of the Census and beyond. This data also contains the proportion of people in part-time work (working between 1-35 hours per week), which maybe an indicator of under employment in Farnborough.
Economic Status Proportion
In Employment 69.85%
In Part-Time Work 19.7%
Unemployed 3.53%
80.3% of the people in work, are in full-time employment in Farnborough

Farnborough Age Distribution Statistics

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in St Mark's.
Age Band Proportion
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 are the occupations of the residents of Farnborough?

The largest employment sector in Farnborough is Associate Professional & Technical. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.
Sector Proportion
Associate Professional & Technical 23.93%
Professional Occupations 18.73%
Managers, Directors & Senior Officials 12.47%
Caring, leisure & Other Services 9.04%
Administrative & Secretarial 8.63%
Skilled Trades 8.61%
Elementary Occupations 7.67%
Process Plant & Machine Operatives 4.99%

Farnborough & 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 in the Rushmoor local area district.

Area Born in UK Born outside UK
St Mark's (Rushmoor) 78.33% 21.67%
Rushmoor 76.15% 23.85%
South East 84.24% 15.76%
England 82.65% 17.35%

Farnborough compared to other wards in Rushmoor

# Ward Born in UK Born outside UK
1 Wellington 60.64% 39.36%
2 Cherrywood 64.98% 35.02%
3 Manor Park 65.7% 34.3%
4 Rowhill 75.29% 24.71%
5 Empress 76.14% 23.86%
6 West Heath 77.43% 22.58%
7 St Mark's 78.33% 21.67%
8 North Town 78.57% 21.43%
9 Aldershot Park 81.79% 18.21%
10 Cove and Southwood 84.25% 15.75%
11 Knellwood 84.32% 15.68%
12 Fernhill 85.08% 14.92%
13 St John's 85.99% 14.01%
'; Farnborough is ranked 7 out of 13 wards in Rushmoor for the number of residents born outside of the UK.

How many residents own or rent their home in Farnborough and Rushmoor

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Farnborough either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 49.1 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 50.9 of Farnborough residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord.
Area Owned Rented
St Mark's (Rushmoor) 49.1% 50.9%
Rushmoor 60.49% 39.51%
South East 65.66% 34.34%
England 61.31% 38.69%

Farnborough has a significantly lower level of home ownership than the national average. This is indicative or an economically deprived area.

Farnborough compared to other wards in Rushmoor

# Ward Owned Rented
1 Knellwood 78.86% 21.14%
2 West Heath (Rushmoor) 74.66% 25.34%
3 Fernhill (Rushmoor) 72.9% 27.1%
4 St John's (Rushmoor) 71.93% 28.07%
5 Cove and Southwood 70.39% 29.61%
6 Rowhill 64.46% 35.54%
7 North Town 63.68% 36.32%
8 Empress 59.34% 40.66%
9 Manor Park (Rushmoor) 59.24% 40.76%
10 Aldershot Park 54.12% 45.88%
11 St Mark's (Rushmoor) 49.1% 50.9%
12 Cherrywood 48.27% 51.73%
13 Wellington (Rushmoor) 26.1% 73.9%
Farnborough is ranked 11 out of 13 wards in Rushmoor for the percentage of home owners.

Farnborough Health Statistics

St Mark's has significantly more residents (>5%) describing their health as very good than the national average for England.
Area VG G F B VB
St Mark's (Rushmoor) 54.79% 32.22% 9.76% 2.55% 0.68%
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
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

Farnborough Education Statistics

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Farnborough 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 to the national average for England.
Level St Mark's England
No Qualifications 13.55% 18.08%
Level 1 10.43% 9.69%
Level 2 14.17% 13.32%
Apprenticeship 5.89% 5.32%
Level 3 18.64% 16.92%
Level 4 34.69% 33.92%

What is the population of Farnborough and Rushmoor?

The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Rushmoor including Farnborough. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.

Ward Population
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.

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