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.
SHEELING CLOSE, GU12 4BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHEELING CLOSE, GU12 4BU.
410
27
£ 62,900 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Alderwood School
Talavera Junior School
Talavera Infant School
Walsh Memorial CofE Controlled Infant School
Walsh CofE Junior School
The Cambridge Primary School
Shawfield Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Royal Staff0.9 km
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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: GU124BU · Data under Open Government Licence