GU12 4DL is a safe, established residential area on Blackwater Way, 1.0km from Tongham in Aldershot. Administratively it sits within Aldershot Park ward and the Aldershot constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, energy and utilities. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 61% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for GU12 4DL are sourced from Output Area E00117416 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BLACKWATER WAY, GU12 4DL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BLACKWATER WAY, GU12 4DL.
515
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
Families dominate this postcode. With 61% owner-occupation and average age 38, GU12 4DL has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GU12 4DL. The average age is 37.6. 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 Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
GU12 4DL has low crime rates — 37 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
St Michael's Church of England Controlled Junior School
St Michael's Church of England Controlled Infant School
Park Primary School
Alderwood School
Ash Manor School
Walsh Memorial CofE Controlled Infant School
Walsh CofE Junior School
St Paul's CofE Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- Church Road Post Office0.7 km
- Mark Turner And Daughters0.7 km
- Akshar News0.7 km
- BB Beauty And Groceries0.3 km
- Family Shopper0.7 km
- + 11 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Cricketers0.8 km
- Aldershot Cricket Club0.5 km
- Mytighar0.9 km
- The Red Lion0.5 km
- The Royal Staff1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Aldershot Pools Complex - General0.5 km
- Astalet Cafe0.9 km
- Bengal Lancer0.9 km
- Panda Bar0.3 km
- Park Church Food Larder0.8 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- The Orient Fish and Chips1.0 km
- Sizzling Wok0.6 km
- Greggs Aldershot0.7 km
- Sakura0.7 km
- Seafare0.3 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Golden Lion0.9 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsbury's0.3 km
- The Southern Co-operative Limited0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Aldershot1.5 km
- Ash2.4 km
- Ash Vale4.0 km
Bus Stops
- Heron Wood Road0.1 km
- Heron Wood Road0.2 km
- White Lion0.2 km
- White Lion0.2 km
- Tongham Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: GU124DL · Data under Open Government Licence