GU17 0BJ is a sought-after residential area on Reading Road, 0.4km from Darby Green in Blackwater (Hart). Administratively it sits within Yateley East ward and the Aldershot constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in GU17, GU17 0BJ offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 83% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for GU17 0BJ are sourced from Output Area E00116241 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
READING ROAD, GU17 0BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for READING ROAD, GU17 0BJ.
564
41
£ 61,900 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: GU17 0BJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
GU17 0BJ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — 83% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GU17 0BJ. The average age is 40.9. 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: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
GU17 0BJ has low crime rates — 16 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Frogmore Community College
Potley Hill Primary School
Frogmore Junior School
Frogmore Infant School
Uplands Primary School and Nursery
Cranford Park Primary
St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Sandhurst
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Dees Newsagents1.0 km
- News Letter1.0 km
- Nisa Local1.0 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Royal Oak0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Deep Blue1.0 km
- Rice Restaurant1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Ali Shan Tandoori0.7 km
- Tuktuk Pan Asian0.9 km
- Chens0.7 km
- Pizza Hut Delivery1.0 km
- Harry's Fish Bar0.7 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.7 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Logan Cottage B&B0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sandhurst1.1 km
- Blackwater2.1 km
- Crowthorne3.4 km
Bus Stops
- Chapel Corner0.1 km
- Chapel Corner0.1 km
- The Spennys0.4 km
- Jesse Close0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: GU170BJ · Data under Open Government Licence