Property trends for GU16

    GU16 covers Farnborough and the surrounding areas in north-east Hampshire, positioned between Aldershot and the Surrey border. It is a commuter-friendly district with good transport links and a mix of residential and light industrial character.

    At a Glance

    Average Property Price - GU16

    £482,701

    80

    National percentile

    12 month avg at 31 Jul 2026

    Average Monthly Rent - GU

    £1,485

    79

    National percentile

    Estimate at 31 Jul 2026

    Average Net Household Income - GU16

    £50,744

    90

    National percentile

    2023 census data

    Flat / Maisonette Yield - GU

    5.7%

    37

    National percentile

    Estimate at 31 Jul 2026

    10-Year Annualised Price Growth - GU16

    1.9%

    17

    National percentile

    Estimate at 31 Jul 2026

    10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - GU

    3.0%

    5

    National percentile

    Estimate at 31 Jul 2026

    Street Rankings — GU16

    Top 5 streets in GU16 ranked by 3-year average sale price.

    #Street3Y Avg
    1Lansdowne Road£1,031,000
    2St Catherines Road£983,750
    3The Mallards£975,000
    4Tenby Road£906,667
    5The Ridings£878,929

    Latest Rent — GU16

    Property Price & Volume Trends

    The latest average property price in GU16 is £465,000, placing it among the more expensive districts nationally. However, 10-year annualised price growth of 2.3% sits well below the national average, indicating relatively muted capital appreciation over the past decade. Transaction volumes have softened, with 306 sales recorded in the latest full year against a 10-year average of 368 annually.

    Rent & Yield Trends

    Average monthly rent across the broader GU postcode area is £1,464, ranking among the pricier rental markets nationally. Rent growth over the past decade has been modest at 3.1% annualised, well below the national trend. The rental yield has improved noticeably, rising from a 10-year average of 4.5% to 5.4% in the latest year, reflecting the gap between rising rents and flat capital values.

    Income & Affordability Trends

    Average household net income of £50,744 is significantly above the national average, placing the area among the most affluent districts. The price-to-income ratio of 9.8x has deteriorated since 2016 (when it stood at 9.1x), indicating that homes have become less affordable relative to local earnings. Rental affordability has also tightened, with rent-to-income now at 30.5% compared to 29.7% in 2016.

    Resident Demographic Profile

    The population is skewed towards older working-age and retired households: those aged 35–49 represent 21.1% (above the 18.7% national average), while the 16–24 age group is notably underrepresented at 8.7%. Housing tenure is characterised by high ownership levels—36.9% own with a mortgage and 35.8% own outright, both well above national norms—whilst private rental and social rented housing are below average. The employment profile is weighted towards professional and managerial roles (23.9% and 15.1% respectively), reflecting the affluent commuter demographic, with fewer workers in elementary and plant/machine occupations.

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