GU12 4BL is a safe, established residential area on The Avenue, 1.2km from Tongham in Aldershot. Administratively it sits within Aldershot Park ward and the Aldershot constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, GU12 4BL is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 41% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £360k.
Census 2021 statistics for GU12 4BL are sourced from Output Area E00117424 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE AVENUE, GU12 4BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE AVENUE, GU12 4BL.
302
39
£ 45,900 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: GU12 4BL represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
GU12 4BL has a significant social housing presence — 41% 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 4BL. The average age is 38.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 360,000
3 sales · Mean £ 333,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
GU12 4BL has low crime rates — 47 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Park Primary School
St Michael's Church of England Controlled Infant School
St Michael's Church of England Controlled Junior School
Badshot Lea Village Infant School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Alderwood School
Ash Manor School
St Paul's CofE Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- Tongham Greggs0.8 km
- Church Road Post Office0.4 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.7 km
- Mark Turner And Daughters0.4 km
- One Stop0.7 km
- + 11 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Aldershot Cricket Club0.2 km
- The Red Lion0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Leon Restaurant0.8 km
- Aldershot Pools Complex - General0.2 km
- McDonalds0.9 km
- Astalet Cafe1.0 km
- Bengal Lancer1.0 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Oh My Cod0.7 km
- Sizzling Wok0.3 km
- KFC0.8 km
- Greggs Aldershot0.8 km
- Sakura0.4 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Golden Lion1.0 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- The Southern Co-operative Limited0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Aldershot1.4 km
- Ash2.9 km
- Farnham4.2 km
Bus Stops
- Bryce Gardens0.1 km
- Allden Gardens0.2 km
- Guildford Road0.2 km
- Guildford Road0.2 km
- Orchard Way0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: GU124BL · Data under Open Government Licence