GU12 4BW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Guildford Road, 1.1km from Tongham in Aldershot. Administratively it sits within Aldershot Park ward and the Aldershot constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, GU12 4BW is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 52% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £302k. 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 4BW are sourced from Output Area E00117426 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GUILDFORD ROAD, GU12 4BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GUILDFORD ROAD, GU12 4BW.
337
38
£ 45,900 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
With 52% social renting, GU12 4BW is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. 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 4BW. The average age is 38.5. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 280,000
5 sales · Mean £ 292,099
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
GU12 4BW has low crime rates — 39 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
Alderwood School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Badshot Lea Village Infant 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 Pharmacy0.8 km
- Mark Turner And Daughters0.4 km
- One Stop0.8 km
- + 11 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Cricketers1.0 km
- Aldershot Cricket Club0.2 km
- The Red Lion0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Leon Restaurant0.8 km
- Aldershot Pools Complex - General0.2 km
- McDonalds0.8 km
- Astalet Cafe0.9 km
- Bengal Lancer0.9 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Oh My Cod0.8 km
- Sizzling Wok0.3 km
- KFC0.7 km
- Greggs Aldershot0.8 km
- Sakura0.4 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Golden Lion0.9 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- The Southern Co-operative Limited0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Aldershot1.4 km
- Ash2.8 km
- Farnham4.3 km
Bus Stops
- Allden Gardens0.1 km
- Bryce Gardens0.2 km
- Allden Avenue0.2 km
- Orchard Way0.2 km
- Guildford Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: GU124BW · Data under Open Government Licence