GU12 4AJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Heron Wood Road, 1.0km from Tongham in Aldershot. Administratively it sits within Aldershot Park ward and the Aldershot constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, GU12 4AJ is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 72% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for GU12 4AJ are sourced from Output Area E00117412 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HERON WOOD ROAD, GU12 4AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HERON WOOD ROAD, GU12 4AJ.
196
47
£ 45,900 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: GU12 4AJ 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
GU12 4AJ has a significant social housing presence — 72% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GU12 4AJ. The average age is 47.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
GU12 4AJ has low crime rates — 35 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Michael's Church of England Controlled Infant School
St Michael's Church of England Controlled Junior School
Park Primary School
Alderwood School
Ash Manor School
St Paul's CofE Infant School
Walsh Memorial CofE Controlled Infant School
Walsh CofE Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
17 nearby- Tongham Greggs1.0 km
- Church Road Post Office0.6 km
- Mark Turner And Daughters0.6 km
- Subway1.0 km
- Akshar News0.6 km
- + 12 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Cricketers0.8 km
- Aldershot Cricket Club0.4 km
- Mytighar1.0 km
- The Red Lion0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Leon Restaurant1.0 km
- Aldershot Pools Complex - General0.4 km
- Astalet Cafe0.9 km
- Bengal Lancer0.9 km
- Panda Bar0.4 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- The Orient Fish and Chips1.0 km
- Sizzling Wok0.5 km
- Greggs Aldershot0.7 km
- Sakura0.6 km
- Seafare0.4 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Golden Lion0.9 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- The Southern Co-operative Limited0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Aldershot1.5 km
- Ash2.6 km
- Ash Vale4.2 km
Bus Stops
- Heron Wood Road0.1 km
- Heron Wood Road0.1 km
- Allden Avenue0.1 km
- Orchard Way0.2 km
- Allden Gardens0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: GU124AJ · Data under Open Government Licence