Friend Avenue is in Aldershot and in Rushmoor district. GU12 4QU is located in the North Town electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Aldershot. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Friend Avenue, Aldershot, GU12 4QU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GU12 4RA, GU12 4QX, GU12 4QZ, GU12 4PP, GU12 4QY, GU12 4PU, GU12 4PY, GU12 4RF, GU12 4RB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around GU12 4QU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% | 50.8% | 0.6% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 49.8% | 49.2% | -0.6% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 | 32.6% | 33.6% | 1.0% | 37.9% | -4.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.9% | 46.7% | -1.2% | 44.2% | 2.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 12% | 9.8% | -2.2% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 5% | 6.1% | 1.1% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42.8% | 47.2% | 4.4% | 48.4% | -1.2% |
| Good health | 38% | 34.1% | -3.9% | 33.6% | 0.5% |
| Fair health | 16.2% | 13.4% | -2.8% | 12.7% | 0.7% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 4.7% | 3.0% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 22%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.6% | 24.5% | -1.1% | 18.2% | 6.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.2% | 13.9% | -6.3% | 9.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.4% | 14.3% | -3.1% | 13.4% | 0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 7.8% | 2.8% | 5.3% | 2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 14.3% | 3.6% | 16.9% | -2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.9% | 22% | 7.1% | 33.8% | -11.8% |
| Other | 6.2% | 3.3% | -2.9% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 3.7% | 12% | 8.3% | 1.6% | 10.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 93.6% | 85.6% | -8.0% | 81.4% | 4.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 84.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.2% | 84.3% | -6.9% | 83.2% | 1.1% |
| European Union | 5.1% | 4% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.7% | 10% | 7.3% | 5.6% | 4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.6% | 84.3% | -6.3% | 83.2% | 1.1% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 11% | 9.0% | 9.8% | 1.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 3.7% | 2.7% | 2.9% | 0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 0.3% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4% | 0.7% | -3.3% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.3% | 76.7% | 4.6% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 4.3% | 1.2% | 3.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 10.7% | 13.5% | -2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.7% | 37.2% | 4.5% |
| Christian | 42.3% | 46.2% | -3.9% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 6% | 1.7% | 4.3% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 6.5% | -4.8% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Friend Avenue was 44.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 51.2% lower than the Aldershot Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Friend Avenue has the 22nd lowest crime rate of 65 local areas in Aldershot Park and the 113th lowest crime rate of 304 local areas in Rushmoor .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 0.0%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 54% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Friend Avenue, Aldershot, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2024-07-16 | £375,844 |
| 33 Friend Avenue, Aldershot, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2022-08-25 | £393,487 |
| 32 Friend Avenue, Aldershot, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2022-03-25 | £411,465 |
| 36 Friend Avenue, Aldershot, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2022-03-22 | £465,605 |
| 2A Friend Avenue, Aldershot, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2022-03-04 | £319,427 |
GU12 4QU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 94 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael's Church of England Controlled Junior School Church Lane East , GU11 3SS | 2out of 4 | 922 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Church of England Controlled Infant School Park Road , GU11 3PU | 4out of 4 | 1,135 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Primary School Gloucester Road , GU11 3SL | 3out of 4 | 1,207 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walsh Memorial CofE Controlled Infant School Ash Street , GU12 6LT | 4out of 4 | 1,400 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walsh CofE Junior School Ash Street , GU12 6LT | 2out of 4 | 1,400 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ash Manor School Manor Road , GU12 6QH | 3out of 4 | 1,357 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Hallows Catholic School Weybourne Road , GU9 9HF | 4out of 4 | 2,599 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Farnham Heath End Hale Reeds , GU9 9BN | 2out of 4 | 3,248 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Wavell School Lynchford Road , GU14 6BH | 3out of 4 | 3,425 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farnborough College of Technology Boundary Road , GU14 6SB | - not rated | 4,977 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alderwood School Belle Vue Road , GU12 4RZ | 4out of 4 | 449 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rowhill School York Road , GU11 3JG | 3out of 4 | 2,030 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barfield School , Runfold GU10 1PB | - not rated | 3,291 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Salesian College 119 Reading Road , GU14 6PA | - not rated | 4,260 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Abbey School Menin Way , GU9 8DY | 4out of 4 | 5,290 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panda Bar | 134 Ash Road, Aldershot | 318 yd | |
| McDonalds | 1 North Close, Aldershot | 413 yd | |
| Durbar | 354 High Street, Aldershot | 689 yd | |
| Astalet Cafe | 358 High Street, Aldershot | 695 yd | |
| Tangering Cafe | 197A North Lane, Aldershot | 737 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Red Lion | 2 Ash Road, Aldershot | 466 yd | |
| White Lion Pub | The White Lion, 20 Lower Farnham Road | 479 yd | |
| The Royal Staff | 37A Mount Pleasant Road, Aldershot | 573 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Star Kebab | 177 Ash Road, Aldershot | 276 yd | |
| Seafare | 130 Ash Road, Aldershot | 318 yd | |
| KFC | 247 Ash Road, Aldershot | 341 yd | |
| Shell Aldershot Londis / Greggs | 400 High Street, Aldershot | 582 yd | |
| The Grill | Mobile Trader On, Land To The West Of 334 High Street And 2 Newport Road At | 719 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 150 Ash Road, Aldershot | 318 yd | |
| The Southern Co-operative Limited | 222 Lower Farnham Road, Aldershot | 999 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ivy Lane Playing Fields IVY ROAD | grass pitches | 696 yd |
| Alderwood Leisure Centre Tongham Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 957 yd |
| Aldershot Town (Ebb Stadium) RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND HIGH STREET | grass pitches | 1,033 yd |
| Manor Park CAMPBELL FIELDS | tennis courts | 1,065 yd |
| Aldershot Pools GUILDFORD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,081 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| 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% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 49.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 119 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.