GU52 7LR is a sought-after residential area on Velmead Close, 1.1km from Pondtail in Fleet. Administratively it sits within Crookham East ward and the North East Hampshire constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in GU52, GU52 7LR offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 52 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 98% 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 6 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £535k, up 9.2% year-on-year. 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 GU52 7LR are sourced from Output Area E00116184 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
VELMEAD CLOSE, GU52 7LR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VELMEAD CLOSE, GU52 7LR.
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£ 71,200 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: GU52 7LR 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.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, GU52 7LR combines high owner-occupation (98%), strong property values (£535k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £535k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending up 9.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GU52 7LR. The average age is 51.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 524,750
6 sales · Mean £ 552,416
Semi-Detached
£ 390,000
1 sales · Mean £ 390,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
GU52 7LR has low crime rates — 6 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Velmead Junior School
Fleet Infant School
Heatherside Infant School
Heatherside Junior School
Court Moor School
Church Crookham Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Wyvern Public House0.5 km
- Prince Of Wales Public House0.6 km
- The Foresters Inn1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Nibbles Hampshire0.8 km
- Cafe 8ight0.8 km
- Poppy's0.8 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsbury's0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Hawkeye Pizza0.9 km
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Premier Linkway Convenience Store0.8 km
- Nisa Local0.7 km
- Northfield Stores0.8 km
- Tesco0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Fleet2.1 km
- Winchfield5.6 km
- Aldershot5.7 km
Bus Stops
- Warren Close0.2 km
- Warren Close0.2 km
- Fleet County Infant School0.4 km
- Magnolia Way0.4 km
- Basingbourne Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: GU527LR · Data under Open Government Licence