French Drive, Wellesley, Aldershot, GU11 4BL

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding GU11 4BL has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	50.3%	49.2%	-1.1%	51.0%	-1.8%
Male	49.7%	50.8%	1.1%	49.0%	1.8%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	13.1%	40.3%	27.2%	37.9%	2.4%
Married: Opposite sex	83.3%	49.3%	-34.0%	44.2%	5.1%
Married: Same sex	0%	1%	1.0%	0.3%	0.7%
Separated	3.6%	1.2%	-2.4%	2.2%	-1.0%
Divorced	0%	7.9%	7.9%	9.1%	-1.2%
Widowed	0%	0.2%	0.2%	6.1%	-5.9%

Health

Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.

Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (92.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	67.1%	62.6%	-4.5%	48.4%	14.2%
Good health	28.8%	30.1%	1.3%	33.6%	-3.5%
Fair health	3.5%	6%	2.5%	12.7%	-6.7%
Bad health	0.3%	0.9%	0.6%	4.0%	-3.1%
Very bad health	0.3%	0.4%	0.1%	1.2%	-0.8%

Education and Qualifications

During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.

This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 44.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	7.7%	11.9%	4.2%	18.2%	-6.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	26.8%	9.9%	-16.9%	9.6%	0.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	20.8%	12.3%	-8.5%	13.4%	-1.1%
Apprenticeship	1.2%	4.2%	3.0%	5.3%	-1.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	15.5%	15.3%	-0.2%	16.9%	-1.6%
Degree or Similar	21.4%	44.2%	22.8%	33.8%	10.4%
Other	6.5%	2.2%	-4.3%	2.8%	-0.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 55.8% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	0%	1.8%	1.8%	0.7%	1.1%
Indian	1.3%	5.3%	4.0%	3.1%	2.2%
Pakistani	0%	5.1%	5.1%	2.7%	2.4%
Other Asian	8.9%	19.5%	10.6%	1.6%	17.9%
Black African	6.3%	3.3%	-3.0%	2.5%	0.8%
Black Caribbean	0.9%	1.8%	0.9%	1.0%	0.8%
Other Black	1.9%	0%	-1.9%	0.5%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	0.2%	-0.1%	0.8%	-0.6%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.2%	0.2%	0.4%	-0.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.9%	0.0%
Mixed Other	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.8%	0.1%
White	78.5%	55.8%	-22.7%	81.4%	-25.6%
Arab	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.6%	0.5%
Other	1.9%	4.2%	2.3%	1.6%	2.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 63.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	75%	63.2%	-11.8%	83.2%	-20.0%
European Union	6.3%	3.8%	-2.5%	6.1%	-2.3%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	1.4%	1.1%	0.8%	0.6%
Africa	5.7%	4.3%	-1.4%	2.7%	1.6%
Middle East and Asia	10.8%	24.9%	14.1%	5.6%	19.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.3%	1.8%	0.5%	1.3%	0.5%
Oceania	0.6%	0.2%	-0.4%	0.3%	-0.1%
British Overseas	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	0.4%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	74.7%	63.3%	-11.4%	83.2%	-19.9%
10+ Years	2.5%	23.5%	21.0%	9.8%	13.7%
5-10 Years	9.8%	7.1%	-2.7%	2.9%	4.2%
2-5 Years	7%	4.2%	-2.8%	2.2%	2.0%
Less than 2 years	6%	2%	-4.0%	1.9%	0.1%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	73.1%	76.7%	-3.6%
Ireland	0.2%	0.6%	-0.4%
Germany	2.7%	0.2%	2.5%
Italy	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Portugal	1.3%	0.5%	0.8%
Lithuania	0.2%	0.3%	-0.1%
Poland	0.4%	1.3%	-0.9%
Romania	0.4%	0.9%	-0.5%
Other EU countries	1.5%	1.5%	0.0%
Turkey	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
South and Eastern Africa	0.7%	0.2%	0.5%
Eastern Asia	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%
Southern Asia	9.3%	1.2%	8.1%
South-East Asia	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
North America and the Caribbean	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Central and South America	0.5%	0.2%	0.3%
No passport held	7.6%	13.5%	-5.9%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	31.5%	37.2%	-5.7%
Christian	35.5%	46.2%	-10.7%
Buddhist	11.8%	0.5%	11.3%
Hindu	9.6%	1.7%	7.9%
Muslim	5.8%	6.5%	-0.7%
Sikh	0.5%	0.9%	-0.4%
Other religion	0.9%	0.6%	0.3%
Not answered	4.4%	6.0%	-1.6%

Safety

Is French Drive Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around French Drive was 84.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 10.9% lower than the Manor Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

French Drive has the 19th highest crime rate of 54 local areas in Manor Park and the 93rd highest crime rate of 304 local areas in Rushmoor .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 52.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -6.4%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 92% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£62,900

Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in GU11 4BL, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 5/10 (average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 10/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on French Drive are based on 7 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Rushmoor.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for French Drive, Wellesley, Aldershot, GU11 4BL

Estimated Average Property Prices for GU11 4BL

Average Price
£532,829

Semi-Detached
£470,831

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£656,824

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for French Drive

Average Price
£539,834

Semi-Detached
£491,391

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£660,942

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on French DriveStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
5 French Drive, Aldershot, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£466,000	2021-06-25	£529,060
1 French Drive, Aldershot, Hampshire Detached, a newly built property	£595,000	2019-07-05	£675,690
6 French Drive, Aldershot, Hampshire Detached, a newly built property	£565,000	2018-11-30	£646,194
4 French Drive, Aldershot, Hampshire Semi-Detached, a newly built property	£425,000	2018-07-31	£492,105
5 French Drive, Aldershot, Hampshire Semi-Detached, a newly built property	£455,000	2018-07-31	£526,842

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for GU11 4BL

Employment

GU11 4BL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	239
Part-Time Employee	51
Self-Employed	32
Student (economically inactive)	19
Looking after home or family	19
Other	16
Retired	10
Unemployed	8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	7
Long-Term Sick or disabled	6

Employment Industry

Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	73
Human health and social work activities	14
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	8
Education	8
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Administrative and support service activities	6
Other	3
Manufacturing	2
Construction	2
Financial and insurance activities	2
Information and communication	2
Mining and quarrying	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Cambridge Primary School The Cambridge Primary School , Queens Avenue GU11 4AA	- not rated	554 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Talavera Junior School Gun Hill , GU11 1RG	4out of 4	669 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Talavera Infant School Gun Hill , GU11 1RG	3out of 4	669 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Wellington Community Primary School Alexandra Road , GU11 1QJ	4out of 4	982 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Bridge Road , GU11 3DD	4out of 4	1,895 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Wavell School Lynchford Road , GU14 6BH	3out of 4	2,215 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
All Hallows Catholic School Weybourne Road , GU9 9HF	4out of 4	2,622 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Farnham Heath End Hale Reeds , GU9 9BN	2out of 4	3,167 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Ash Manor School Manor Road , GU12 6QH	3out of 4	3,463 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Farnborough College of Technology Boundary Road , GU14 6SB	- not rated	3,851 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Alderwood School Belle Vue Road , GU12 4RZ	4out of 4	1,952 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Rowhill School York Road , GU11 3JG	3out of 4	1,079 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Salesian College 119 Reading Road , GU14 6PA	- not rated	3,461 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Barfield School , Runfold GU10 1PB	- not rated	4,444 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Empire Banqueting Hall	The Kings Centre, High Street	572 yd
Clean Meal Co Limited	Princes Hall, Princes Way	603 yd
Burger King	1 Wellington Avenue, Aldershot	619 yd
Thamel	9A - 11A High Street, Aldershot	645 yd
Thakali Cuisine Cafe & Bar	81 High Street, Aldershot	685 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Queens Hotel	The Queen Hotel, 1 High Street	645 yd
Trafalgar Inn	The Trafalgar, 1 Short Street	657 yd
The George	Wellington Street, Aldershot	723 yd
Alexandra	Alexandra Hotel, Barrack Road	814 yd
The Victoria	The Queen Victoria, 135 - 139 Victoria Road	835 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Taste Of Milan	13 High Street, Aldershot	645 yd
Bodrum Grill German Doner House	29 High Street, Aldershot	645 yd
Milano Pizza	71 High Street, Aldershot	675 yd
Subway	29 Union Street, Aldershot	714 yd
Greggs Plc	33 Wellington Street, Aldershot	723 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Morrisons	5 Westgate, Aldershot	725 yd
Lidl	5 Wellington Centre, Aldershot	777 yd
Iceland Frozen Foods	153 - 163 Victoria Road, Aldershot	827 yd
Tesco	Tesco Stores Ltd, 5 Wellington Avenue	1,017 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Fight Science QUEENS AVENUE	health and fitness suite	72 yd
Buller Barracks (Closed) Arnhem Barracks Arnhem Barracks Alisons Road	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	98 yd
Talavera Infant School GUN HILL	grass pitches	474 yd
The Cambridge Primary School QUEENS AVENUE	grass pitches	545 yd
Pavilion Health & Fitness Club POTTERS INTERNATIONAL HOTEL POTTERS INTERNATIONAL HOTEL FLEET ROAD	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	653 yd
Fleet Road FLEET ROAD	grass pitches	691 yd
Army Cricket Ground ARMY CRICKET GROUND ARMY CRICKET GROUND FLEET ROAD	grass pitches	758 yd
Rushmoor Road RUSHMOOR ROAD	grass pitches	761 yd
Studio-1 2-4 2-4 Elms Road	health and fitness suite	987 yd
Wellington Community Primary School ALEXANDRA ROAD	grass pitches	1,023 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	100.0%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s	0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed	330 Mbit/s
Average download speed	514 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	50 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	66 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	115 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.