GU11 1EX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Upper Union Street, 0.6km from Cargate in Aldershot. Administratively it sits within Rowhill ward and the Aldershot constituency.
For renters and young professionals, GU11 1EX offers a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 54% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 58% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Rushmoor.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 75 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £140k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for GU11 1EX are sourced from Output Area E00184836 (shared with 36 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
UPPER UNION STREET, GU11 1EX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for UPPER UNION STREET, GU11 1EX.
305
46
£ 53,200 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: GU11 1EX falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
GU11 1EX has a highly multicultural community character — 58% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Average age 46 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GU11 1EX. The average age is 45.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 140,000
1 sales · Mean £ 140,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around GU11 1EX is moderate at 75 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Rowhill School
Wellington Community Primary School
Talavera Junior School
Talavera Infant School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
The Cambridge Primary School
St Michael's Church of England Controlled Junior School
St Michael's Church of England Controlled Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
48 nearby- Tesco Family Dining0.7 km
- The Willems Park Public House0.7 km
- Aldershot Baptist Church0.3 km
- Aldershot Play Centre0.2 km
- Boba And Sticks0.0 km
- + 43 more
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- Culture0.4 km
- Excelsior Club0.4 km
- The Crimea Inn0.7 km
- The Funky End0.5 km
- The George0.2 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Iceland Frozen Foods0.2 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Lidl0.2 km
- Morrisons0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
21 nearby- Bodrum Grill0.1 km
- China Rose0.9 km
- Herbies Pizza0.1 km
- McChina Wok Away0.5 km
- Milano Pizza0.3 km
- + 16 more
Retailers - Other
47 nearby- Flybox0.3 km
- Booze Booze Booze0.3 km
- JDS Mart0.8 km
- Mina & Gus Convenience Store0.8 km
- N. G. S. Food And Wine0.9 km
- + 42 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Travelodge0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Aldershot0.6 km
- North Camp3.9 km
- Ash3.9 km
Bus Stops
- Wesley Hall0.0 km
- Princes Hall0.1 km
- Princes Gardens0.1 km
- Old Town Hall0.1 km
- Old Town Hall0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: GU111EX · Data under Open Government Licence