Postcode Analysis Rushmoor, South East

SHEELING CLOSE, GU12 4BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHEELING CLOSE, GU12 4BU.

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Population

410

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Avg Age

27

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Avg Income

£ 62,900 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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4/10
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7/10
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6/10
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5/10
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9/10
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7/10
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3/10
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1/10
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7/10
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Area Character

GU12 4BU is a student and graduate zone — average age 27, 68% private renting, and the high-energy, high-turnover character of a university-adjacent neighbourhood. Moderate crime and budget prices fit the student postcode profile well.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

GU12 4BU is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Sheeling Close, 0.2km from North Town in Aldershot. Administratively it sits within Wellington ward and the Aldershot constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a public administration and security zone — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. Average age 27 — a clear signal of a student and young renter community, typically with strong café and nightlife culture nearby. 68% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 41% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Rushmoor.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 87 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £385k.

Census 2021 statistics for GU12 4BU are sourced from Output Area E00117589 (shared with 24 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GU12 4BU. The average age is 26.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British59.3%
Asian / British Asian27.1%
Black / African / Caribbean6.8%
Other / Mixed6.8%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 345,000

10 sales · Mean £ 351,250

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around GU12 4BU is moderate at 87 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.

Violence and sexual offences173
Criminal damage and arson38
Shoplifting32
Public order29
Anti-social behaviour28

school Local Schools

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Alderwood School

Good1439 pupils0.6 km
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Talavera Junior School

Outstanding379 pupils1.3 km
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Talavera Infant School

Good270 pupils1.3 km
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Walsh Memorial CofE Controlled Infant School

Outstanding171 pupils1.5 km
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Walsh CofE Junior School

Requires Improvement211 pupils1.5 km
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The Cambridge Primary School

Good241 pupils1.5 km
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Shawfield Primary School

Good201 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Royal Staff0.9 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Café @ MJH0.1 km
  • Sodexo Defence0.8 km
  • The Hub Resettlement Centre0.6 km
  • The Lake House0.7 km
  • Combined Mess0.7 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Chappies0.7 km
  • India Raj0.3 km
  • Kebab Centre0.3 km
  • Rooster Shack0.3 km
  • Tom's Fish Shop/Tom Tom Wok0.3 km
  • + 1 more
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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Melita Stores - Londis0.8 km
  • The Range0.7 km
  • A Turner & Son0.3 km
  • One Stop0.3 km
  • Star Off Licence0.5 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Aldershot1.5 km
  • Ash2.3 km
  • North Camp2.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Military Cemetery0.2 km
  • Military Cemetery0.2 km
  • Blacksmith Close0.3 km
  • Blacksmith Close0.3 km
  • Gallwey Road0.3 km