Nelson Close is in Aldershot and in Rushmoor district. GU12 4YZ is located in the North Town electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Aldershot. This postcode has been in use since 1988-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Nelson Close, Aldershot, GU12 4YZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GU12 4PR, GU12 4RD, GU12 4RE, GU12 4PS, GU12 4PN, GU12 4PW, GU12 4RF, GU12 4PT, GU12 4PX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around GU12 4YZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.1% | 50.6% | 2.5% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 51.9% | 49.4% | -2.5% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of GU12 4YZ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.7% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 35% | 33.9% | -1.1% | 37.9% | -4.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.8% | 53.7% | -3.1% | 44.2% | 9.5% |
| Separated | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 5.3% | 7.1% | 1.8% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 2% | 4% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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 (85.6%) 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 | 46.2% | 53.6% | 7.4% | 48.4% | 5.2% |
| Good health | 40.3% | 32% | -8.3% | 33.6% | -1.6% |
| Fair health | 11.6% | 11.2% | -0.4% | 12.7% | -1.5% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 2.5% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 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 18%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.8% | 22.4% | 0.6% | 18.2% | 4.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.2% | 11.8% | -6.4% | 9.6% | 2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.2% | 14% | -4.2% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 9% | 4.4% | 5.3% | 3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 19.9% | 7.7% | 16.9% | 3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.8% | 18% | -0.8% | 33.8% | -15.8% |
| Other | 6.3% | 5% | -1.3% | 2.8% | 2.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 6.7% | 13.4% | 6.7% | 1.6% | 11.8% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.7% | -0.9% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.2% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 88.4% | 79.4% | -9.0% | 81.4% | -2.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 78.6% 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 | 87.4% | 78.6% | -8.8% | 83.2% | -4.6% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 4% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.8% | 13.7% | 5.9% | 5.6% | 8.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.4% | 78.2% | -9.2% | 83.2% | -5.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 12.2% | 11.4% | 9.8% | 2.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 3% | 4.2% | 1.2% | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.3% | 3% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.6% | 2.5% | -2.1% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.6% | 76.7% | -2.1% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 6.7% | 1.2% | 5.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 14.2% | 13.5% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.1% | 37.2% | -6.1% |
| Christian | 51.7% | 46.2% | 5.5% |
| Buddhist | 4.2% | 0.5% | 3.7% |
| Hindu | 9% | 1.7% | 7.3% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 2.7% | 6.0% | -3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Nelson Close was 20.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 78.0% lower than the Aldershot Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Nelson Close has the 8th lowest crime rate of 65 local areas in Aldershot Park and the 48th lowest crime rate of 304 local areas in Rushmoor .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.8%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 83% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Nelson Close, Aldershot, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2025-06-13 | £362,814 |
| 2 Nelson Close, Aldershot, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2023-04-05 | £381,947 |
| 5 Nelson Close, Aldershot, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £359,950 | 2022-01-26 | £380,584 |
| 5 Nelson Close, Aldershot, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £322,500 | 2020-09-11 | £373,935 |
| 1 Nelson Close, Aldershot, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £239,950 | 2006-09-07 | £463,159 |
GU12 4YZ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 24% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
GU12 4YZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 144 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 44 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Real estate activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newport County Junior School Newport Road , GU12 4PW | - not rated | 232 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newport County Infant School Newport Road , GU12 4PW | - not rated | 232 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newport Junior School Newport Road , GU12 4PW | - not rated | 232 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Belle Vue County Infant School Belle Vue Road , GU12 4RZ | - not rated | 498 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Church of England Controlled Junior School Church Lane East , GU11 3SS | 3out of 4 | 795 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southcote Middle School Ash Church Road , Ash GU12 6LX | - not rated | 2,480 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hale Middle School Upper Hale , GU9 0LR | - not rated | 4,307 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Connaught School Tongham Road , GU12 4AS | - not rated | 1,208 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ash Manor School Manor Road , GU12 6QH | 3out of 4 | 1,584 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Hallows Catholic School Weybourne Road , GU9 9HF | 4out of 4 | 2,422 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Hallows Catholic School Weybourne Road , GU9 9HF | - not rated | 2,422 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Farnham Heath End Hale Reeds , GU9 9BN | 3out of 4 | 3,076 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 4,921 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 | - not rated | 498 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Grange Croft Road , Church Lane East GU11 3HR | - not rated | 907 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanley House School St Michael's Road , GU12 4JW | - not rated | 934 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Rowhill School York Road , GU11 3JG | - not rated | 1,782 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowhill School York Road , GU11 3JG | 1out of 4 | 1,798 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge Tuition Centre Ash Youth and Community Centre , Ash Hill Road GU12 5DN | - not rated | 2,802 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Astalet Cafe | 358 High Street, Aldershot | 379 yd | |
| Durbar | 354 High Street, Aldershot | 381 yd | |
| Panda Bar | 134 Ash Road, Aldershot | 508 yd | |
| The Farmhouse Bakery | 262 High Street, Aldershot | 569 yd | |
| Park Church Food Larder | Park Church, Church Lane East | 679 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Royal Staff | 37A Mount Pleasant Road, Aldershot | 231 yd | |
| The Red Lion | 2 Ash Road, Aldershot | 363 yd | |
| White Lion Pub | The White Lion, 20 Lower Farnham Road | 661 yd | |
| The Crimea Inn | Crimea Road, Aldershot | 817 yd | |
| The Funky End | Station Road, Aldershot | 1,066 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shell Aldershot Londis / Greggs | 400 High Street, Aldershot | 363 yd | |
| The Grill | Mobile Trader On, Land To The West Of 334 High Street And 2 Newport Road At | 390 yd | |
| Star Kebab | 177 Ash Road, Aldershot | 482 yd | |
| Salt & Sultan | 314 High Street, Aldershot | 493 yd | |
| Arzum Best Kebab Pizza Grill | 268 High Street, Aldershot | 493 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 150 Ash Road, Aldershot | 508 yd | |
| The Southern Co-operative Limited | 222 Lower Farnham Road, Aldershot | 958 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aldershot Town (Ebb Stadium) RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND HIGH STREET | grass pitches | 693 yd |
| Manor Park CAMPBELL FIELDS | tennis courts | 791 yd |
| Ivy Lane Playing Fields IVY ROAD | grass pitches | 941 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.