Postcode Analysis Rushmoor, South East

HERON WOOD ROAD, GU12 4BH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HERON WOOD ROAD, GU12 4BH.

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Population

210

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 45,900 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: GU12 4BH 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.

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6/10
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2/10
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4/10
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3/10
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7/10
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3/10
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5/10
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2/10
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4/10
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Area Character

GU12 4BH 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. Property prices are trending down 6.7% year-on-year.

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

GU12 4BH is a safe, established residential area on Heron Wood Road, 0.8km from Tongham in Aldershot. Administratively it sits within Aldershot Park ward and the Aldershot constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, GU12 4BH 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 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £525k, down 6.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for GU12 4BH are sourced from Output Area E00117420 (shared with 4 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 4BH. 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

White / British88.7%
Asian / British Asian4.7%
Black / African / Caribbean1.9%
Other / Mixed4.7%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 507,500

4 sales · Mean £ 496,375

Flat

£ 153,500

2 sales · Mean £ 153,500

Semi-Detached

£ 281,000

1 sales · Mean £ 281,000

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

GU12 4BH has low crime rates — 41 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.

Violence and sexual offences53
Criminal damage and arson12
Drugs10
Anti-social behaviour9
Public order8

school Local Schools

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Park Primary School

Good208 pupils0.8 km
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St Michael's Church of England Controlled Infant School

Outstanding245 pupils0.8 km
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St Michael's Church of England Controlled Junior School

Requires Improvement368 pupils0.9 km
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Ash Manor School

Good1061 pupils1.0 km
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St Paul's CofE Infant School

Good86 pupils1.1 km
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Alderwood School

Good1439 pupils1.3 km
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Walsh Memorial CofE Controlled Infant School

Outstanding171 pupils1.3 km
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Walsh CofE Junior School

Requires Improvement211 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • Tongham Greggs0.8 km
  • Church Road Post Office0.7 km
  • Mark Turner And Daughters0.7 km
  • Nisa Local0.8 km
  • Tongham Food and Wine0.6 km
  • + 9 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Cricketers0.7 km
  • Aldershot Cricket Club0.3 km
  • The White Hart0.9 km
  • The Red Lion0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Leon Restaurant0.8 km
  • Aldershot Pools Complex - General0.3 km
  • McDonalds0.7 km
  • Panda Bar0.6 km
  • Park Church Food Larder0.9 km
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Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • The Orient Fish and Chips0.8 km
  • Tongham Curry House0.8 km
  • Sizzling Wok0.6 km
  • KFC0.6 km
  • Greggs Aldershot0.9 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
  • The Southern Co-operative Limited0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Aldershot1.7 km
  • Ash2.5 km
  • Ash Vale4.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Allden Avenue0.2 km
  • Allden Gardens0.2 km
  • Heron Wood Road0.2 km
  • Tongham Road0.3 km
  • Heron Wood Road0.3 km