Is GU14 0FS a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights

GU14 0FS is a postcode in Cove and Southwood, Rushmoor, South East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near GU14 0FS, then scores the surrounding small area 76/100 - top 8% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.

The strongest signals around GU14 0FS are health and local prosperity, while schools and education is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.

The demographic profile for GU14 0FS is based on Rushmoor 005 Census 2021. It covers 8,023 residents, 2,842 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 40, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 76% owner-occupied, 13% privately rented, 9% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 10/10.

For property prices near GU14 0FS, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the GU14 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £350k from 78 rolling sales, down 8.5% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.

Families checking schools near GU14 0FS can compare 9 state schools within one mile, including 7 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.

The Kids & Clubs tab lists 4 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.

For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near GU14 0FS by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.

Local change around GU14 0FS is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 18 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.