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Rushmoor motoring statistics
How many cars and electric cars are registered in Rushmoor, which fuels they use, how many public chargers there are and how Rushmoor compares with the South East. From DVLA licensing records, DfT charger statistics and ONS population estimates.
- Licensed cars 150,604 +6.4% on a year earlier
- Private cars per 1,000 people 482 UK 444
- Battery electric cars 6,881 4.6% of cars (UK 5.8%)
- Electric share of private cars 2.6% 106th lowest of 361 councils
- Public chargers 165 156 per 100,000 people (UK 175)
- Company-registered cars 66.2% UK 10.0%
Company fleets. 66.2% of cars registered in Rushmoor have a company as their keeper, against 10.0% across the UK. DVLA counts company cars at the company’s registered address, so leasing and rental fleets land where those firms are based and move when they move. The figures for privately kept cars are the better guide to local drivers.
How many cars are there in Rushmoor?
There were 150,604 licensed cars in Rushmoor at the end of June 2026, and 234,334 licensed vehicles of all kinds. That is 72.6% more cars than in 2010. Privately kept cars work out at 482 for every 1,000 residents, 170th lowest of 361 councils (UK 444).
Licensed vehicles in Rushmoor
Counts at the end of March each year, 2010 to 2026.
| Year | All vehicles | Cars |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 100,640 | 87,269 |
| 2011 | 106,769 | 89,500 |
| 2012 | 108,053 | 90,382 |
| 2013 | 115,385 | 96,493 |
| 2014 | 121,885 | 101,086 |
| 2015 | 149,802 | 109,164 |
| 2016 | 151,230 | 109,694 |
| 2017 | 156,484 | 114,588 |
| 2018 | 163,237 | 118,738 |
| 2019 | 170,677 | 123,044 |
| 2020 | 160,084 | 103,312 |
| 2021 | 181,192 | 108,193 |
| 2022 | 197,872 | 122,684 |
| 2023 | 224,179 | 143,218 |
| 2024 | 215,641 | 133,959 |
| 2025 | 218,929 | 141,561 |
| 2026 | 234,334 | 150,604 |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of June 2026 Updated
Licensed vehicles by type
Source:DfT / DVLA End of June 2026 Updated
Cars per 1,000 residents
All licensed cars at the end of June, divided by the ONS mid-year population. Company fleets registered locally push this up.
| Year | Rushmoor | South East | United Kingdom |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 949 | 534 | – |
| 2012 | 946 | 535 | – |
| 2013 | 1,002 | 541 | – |
| 2014 | 1,041 | 547 | – |
| 2015 | 1,118 | 551 | 473 |
| 2016 | 1,104 | 559 | 480 |
| 2017 | 1,151 | 567 | 488 |
| 2018 | 1,195 | 570 | 490 |
| 2019 | 1,233 | 572 | 493 |
| 2020 | 1,032 | 561 | 489 |
| 2021 | 1,081 | 564 | 493 |
| 2022 | 1,213 | 565 | 489 |
| 2023 | 1,385 | 567 | 489 |
| 2024 | 1,267 | 570 | 490 |
Source:ONS Mid-2024 Updated
Petrol, diesel and electric cars in Rushmoor
46.2% of cars in Rushmoor run on petrol and 12.6% on diesel. Diesel’s share peaked at 46.6% in 2017. Hybrids that do not plug in make up 32.4%, and cars that plug in 8.0%.
Cars by fuel type
Source:DfT / DVLA End of June 2026 Updated
Fuel mix over time
Share of licensed cars at the end of March each year.
| Year | Petrol | Diesel | Hybrid | Battery electric | Plug-in hybrid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.4% | 26.3% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 71.5% | 28.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2012 | 64.1% | 35.1% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2013 | 61.0% | 38.5% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2014 | 59.5% | 39.9% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2015 | 54.7% | 44.8% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2016 | 53.0% | 46.2% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| 2017 | 52.2% | 46.6% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| 2018 | 53.9% | 43.7% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| 2019 | 62.5% | 34.7% | 2.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| 2020 | 68.1% | 29.1% | 2.0% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | 62.8% | 25.2% | 7.3% | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| 2022 | 63.2% | 23.3% | 8.1% | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| 2023 | 64.3% | 19.3% | 9.4% | 2.1% | 3.3% |
| 2024 | 61.6% | 16.9% | 13.7% | 2.6% | 3.9% |
| 2025 | 51.5% | 14.9% | 23.0% | 3.3% | 6.3% |
| 2026 | 46.2% | 12.6% | 32.4% | 4.6% | 3.4% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of June 2026 Updated
Electric cars in Rushmoor
6,881 battery electric cars were licensed in Rushmoor at the end of June 2026, 4.6% of all cars, 86th highest of 361 councils. With plug-in hybrids, 12,012 cars plug in. A year earlier there were 4,741.
Of the privately kept cars, which are registered at home addresses, 2.6% are battery electric (1,331 cars), 14th lowest of 64 councils in the South East. Companies keep 80.7% of the area’s battery electric cars, against 66.2% of its cars overall. There are also 2,779 battery electric vans.
Battery electric share of licensed cars
End of March each year. Fleet re-registrations can move a single area’s line sharply.
| Year | Rushmoor | South East | United Kingdom |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| 2017 | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| 2018 | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| 2019 | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2020 | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.8% |
| 2022 | 1.4% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| 2023 | 2.1% | 3.3% | 2.3% |
| 2024 | 2.6% | 4.5% | 3.2% |
| 2025 | 3.3% | 6.4% | 4.4% |
| 2026 | 4.6% | 9.3% | 5.8% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of June 2026 Updated
Public EV chargers in Rushmoor
There were 165 public chargers in Rushmoor on 1 July 2026, 32 of them rapid or ultra-rapid (50kW and above). That is 156 for every 100,000 residents, 150th highest of 361 councils, against 175 across the UK. The count fell 0.6% from 1 January 2026.
For every public charger there are 13.1 privately kept plug-in cars in Rushmoor (UK 12.9), 124th fewest of 361 councils. A higher number means more competition for each public charger, though many drivers charge at home.
Public chargers
| Date | All public chargers | 50kW and above |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | 166 | 31 |
| Apr 2026 | 168 | 33 |
| Jul 2026 | 165 | 32 |
Source:DfT 1 July 2026 Updated
Chargers per 100,000 residents
| Area | All chargers | 50kW and above |
|---|---|---|
| Rushmoor | 156 | 30 |
| Hampshire | 134 | 50 |
| South East | 159 | 40 |
| England | 173 | 41 |
| UK | 175 | 42 |
Source:DfT 1 July 2026 Updated
Electric cars by neighbourhood
Rushmoor has 12 ONS neighbourhoods (middle layer super output areas, about 7,000 residents each). In the typical one, 2.3% of privately kept vehicles are battery electric; in the highest, 3.5%. ONS names neighbourhoods by council and number, not by place name.
| Neighbourhood (MSOA) | Private vehicles | Battery electric | Electric share | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rushmoor 004 | 5,306 | 185 | 3.5% | |
| Rushmoor 005 | 5,543 | 177 | 3.2% | |
| Rushmoor 011 | 3,919 | 107 | 2.7% | |
| Rushmoor 003 | 4,574 | 110 | 2.4% | |
| Rushmoor 007 | 6,876 | 159 | 2.3% | |
| Rushmoor 008 | 5,389 | 125 | 2.3% | |
| Rushmoor 006 | 5,890 | 131 | 2.2% | |
| Rushmoor 009 | 4,747 | 103 | 2.2% | |
| Rushmoor 012 | 3,516 | 67 | 1.9% | |
| Rushmoor 010 | 4,358 | 80 | 1.8% | |
| Lowest electric shares | ||||
| Rushmoor 002 | 3,408 | 40 | 1.2% | |
| Rushmoor 001 | 3,799 | 66 | 1.7% | |
| Rushmoor 010 | 4,358 | 80 | 1.8% | |
| Rushmoor 012 | 3,516 | 67 | 1.9% | |
| Rushmoor 009 | 4,747 | 103 | 2.2% | |
Privately kept licensed vehicles of all types at the end of June 2026.
Road traffic and collisions in Rushmoor
Reported injury collisions
| Year | Collisions | Killed or seriously injured |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 106 | 26 |
| 2022 | 131 | 28 |
| 2023 | 139 | 32 |
| 2024 | 150 | 31 |
| 2025 | 147 | 31 |
Source:DfT STATS19,UK Motoring analysis 2021 to 2025 Updated
Petrol and diesel prices in Rushmoor
Unleaded petrol averages 169.7p a litre across 10 filling stations in Rushmoor, 1.8p below the UK average. Diesel averages 198.0p, 0.7p below the UK average. Prices checked 31 Oct, 19:32.
Cheapest petrol
- Nts Farnborough Service Station Farnborough 161.9p
- MFG Morrisons Farnborough Southwood Southwood 163.9p
- Jet MFG Kingsmead Farnborough 164.9p
How Rushmoor compares
| Rushmoor | 482 | 4.6% | 156 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hampshire | 551 | 4.4% | 134 |
| South East | 499 | 9.3% | 159 |
| England | 440 | 6.2% | 173 |
| United Kingdom | 444 | 5.8% | 175 |
Private cars per 1,000 people use the ONS mid-2024 population. Chargers are counted at the latest date; plug-in cars at the end of June 2026.
Driving test centres in Rushmoor
There is 1 DVSA car practical test centre in Rushmoor, and the highest pass rate in 2025/26 was 59.7% at Farnborough.
Other centres in Hampshire:
- Lee On The Solent 63.2% pass rate, 2025/26
- Basingstoke 56.8% pass rate, 2025/26
- Winchester 52.2% pass rate, 2025/26
DVSA publishes pass rates by centre name, with no address, so centres are placed here by the place name in the name DVSA uses. See pass rates at every test centre.
Councils in Hampshire
Sorted by battery electric share of cars. Select a column heading to sort by it.
| Winchester | 527 | 5.4% | 213 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hart | 599 | 5.2% | 210 |
| Eastleigh | 544 | 4.7% | 117 |
| East Hampshire | 600 | 4.6% | 84 |
| Rushmoor | 482 | 4.6% | 156 |
| Test Valley | 565 | 4.5% | 118 |
| Basingstoke and Deane | 529 | 4.4% | 141 |
| Fareham | 568 | 4.3% | 62 |
| New Forest | 606 | 3.6% | 177 |
| Havant | 510 | 3.5% | 72 |
| Gosport | 475 | 2.7% | 100 |
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Data sources and methodology
| Figures | Source | Period | Records | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed vehicles | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | End of June 2026 | 234,334 licensed vehicles in Rushmoor | 26 October 2026 |
| Plug-in and electric vehicles | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | End of June 2026 | 15,420 plug-in vehicles | 26 October 2026 |
| Public chargers | Electric vehicle public charging infrastructure statistics Department for Transport | 1 July 2026 | 121,171 public chargers (UK) | 26 October 2026 |
| Population | Mid-year population estimates Office for National Statistics | Mid-2024 | 404 areas | 26 October 2026 |
| Neighbourhoods | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | End of June 2026 | 35,672 small areas (LSOAs) in England and Wales | 26 October 2026 |
- Coverage: licensing and charger figures cover the whole UK. Licensing figures in Rushmoor run from the end of 2009.
- Vehicles are counted at the registered keeper’s postcode: for company cars that is the company’s address, not where the car is driven.
- Battery electric and plug-in counts come from table VEH0142; petrol, diesel and hybrid counts from VEH0105. “Other fuels” is VEH0105’s other-fuel count less plug-in cars.
- Charger counts are based on Zapmap data and are official statistics in development. In June 2026 one operator removed about 1,270 private chargers wrongly listed as public, so April and July are not strictly comparable.
- Neighbourhood figures cover England and Wales only; Scottish data zones and Northern Irish super data zones cannot be placed in councils without lookups we do not hold.
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Source: Office for National Statistics licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.