GU12 4BQ is a safe, established residential area on Heron Wood Road, 0.9km from Tongham in Aldershot. Administratively it sits within Aldershot Park ward and the Aldershot constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, GU12 4BQ is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 44) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 52% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £200k.
Census 2021 statistics for GU12 4BQ are sourced from Output Area E00117420 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HERON WOOD ROAD, GU12 4BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HERON WOOD ROAD, GU12 4BQ.
210
44
£ 45,900 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: GU12 4BQ 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 4BQ has a significant social housing presence — 52% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GU12 4BQ. The average age is 43.7. 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 dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 199,000
5 sales · Mean £ 198,090
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
GU12 4BQ has low crime rates — 28 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
Park Primary School
St Michael's Church of England Controlled Infant School
St Michael's Church of England Controlled Junior School
Ash Manor School
St Paul's CofE Infant School
Alderwood School
Walsh Memorial CofE Controlled Infant School
Walsh CofE Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- Tongham Greggs0.9 km
- Church Road Post Office0.7 km
- Mark Turner And Daughters0.7 km
- Subway0.9 km
- Akshar News0.7 km
- + 10 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Cricketers0.7 km
- Aldershot Cricket Club0.3 km
- The Red Lion0.7 km
- The White Hart0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Leon Restaurant0.9 km
- Aldershot Pools Complex - General0.3 km
- Panda Bar0.5 km
- Park Church Food Larder0.9 km
- McDonalds0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- The Orient Fish and Chips0.8 km
- Tongham Curry House0.9 km
- Sizzling Wok0.6 km
- Greggs Aldershot0.8 km
- Sakura0.7 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- The Southern Co-operative Limited0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Aldershot1.6 km
- Ash2.5 km
- Ash Vale4.2 km
Bus Stops
- Allden Avenue0.2 km
- Heron Wood Road0.2 km
- Tongham Road0.2 km
- Heron Wood Road0.2 km
- Allden Gardens0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: GU124BQ · Data under Open Government Licence