South Road is in Ash Vale, Aldershot and in Guildford district. GU12 5AH is located in the Ash Vale electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Surrey Heath. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about South Road, Ash Vale, Aldershot, GU12 5AH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GU12 5AP, GU12 5AJ, GU12 5AQ, GU12 5AB, GU12 5AN, GU12 5AW, GU12 5HP, GU12 5AA, GU12 5ST.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around GU12 5AH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.8% | 50.9% | -1.9% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 47.2% | 49.1% | 1.9% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 | 32.4% | 37.1% | 4.7% | 37.9% | -0.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48% | 40.2% | -7.8% | 44.2% | -4.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 4.9% | 3.2% | -1.7% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 13.8% | 13.9% | 0.1% | 9.1% | 4.8% |
| Widowed | 0.9% | 4.8% | 3.9% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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 | 50.6% | 42.8% | -7.8% | 48.4% | -5.6% |
| Good health | 34.6% | 38.8% | 4.2% | 33.6% | 5.2% |
| Fair health | 11.1% | 10.9% | -0.2% | 12.7% | -1.8% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 6.3% | 3.8% | 4.0% | 2.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.6% | 24% | 0.4% | 18.2% | 5.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.7% | 12.8% | -1.9% | 9.6% | 3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.6% | 16.8% | -2.8% | 13.4% | 3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 2% | -1.6% | 5.3% | -3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.3% | 14.8% | 1.5% | 16.9% | -2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.9% | 26.8% | 5.9% | 33.8% | -7.0% |
| Other | 4.4% | 2.8% | -1.6% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.1% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 3.1% | 1.9% | -1.2% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 89.2% | 90.1% | 0.9% | 81.4% | 8.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 3.4% | 4% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 3.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 87.2% 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 | 89.8% | 87.2% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 4.0% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 6.9% | 4.7% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.9% | 0.6% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 2.8% | 1.3% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.3% | 1.6% | -2.7% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.5% | 86.6% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 3.4% |
| 10+ Years | 2.5% | 4% | 1.5% | 9.8% | -5.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 4.7% | 3.8% | 2.9% | 1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.5% | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.6% | 1.6% | -3.0% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.8% | 76.7% | -4.9% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 5% | 1.5% | 3.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 20.1% | 13.5% | 6.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.3% | 37.2% | 8.1% |
| Christian | 44.7% | 46.2% | -1.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around South Road was 115.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 109.6% higher than the Ash Vale average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
South Road has the 2nd highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Ash Vale and the 53rd highest crime rate of 434 local areas in Guildford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 64.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -39.6%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 91% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Levarn South Road, Aldershot, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £412,000 | 2025-03-10 | £415,260 |
| Thelroy South Road, Aldershot, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2024-09-26 | £338,010 |
| Hunt-Lea House South Road, Aldershot, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2024-01-12 | £447,210 |
| Homefield Lodge South Road, Aldershot, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £483,000 | 2021-05-14 | £555,505 |
| Homefield Lodge South Road, Aldershot, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £418,000 | 2018-09-28 | £484,025 |
GU12 5AH area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 97 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Education | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shawfield Primary School Winchester Road , GU12 6SX | 3out of 4 | 670 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ash Grange Nursery and Primary School Ash Church Road , GU12 6LX | 3out of 4 | 1,459 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walsh Memorial CofE Controlled Infant School Ash Street , GU12 6LT | 4out of 4 | 1,789 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walsh CofE Junior School Ash Street , GU12 6LT | 2out of 4 | 1,789 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marlborough Infant School Redvers Buller Road , GU11 2HR | 2out of 4 | 2,153 yd | Community 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 | 2,294 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Wavell School Lynchford Road , GU14 6BH | 3out of 4 | 2,666 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Hallows Catholic School Weybourne Road , GU9 9HF | 4out of 4 | 4,745 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Farnham Heath End Hale Reeds , GU9 9BN | 2out of 4 | 5,403 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 | 3,669 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 | 1,872 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salesian College 119 Reading Road , GU14 6PA | - not rated | 2,781 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowhill School York Road , GU11 3JG | 3out of 4 | 3,704 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Farnborough Hill Farnborough Road , GU14 8AT | - not rated | 5,310 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Henry Tyndale School Ship Lane , GU14 8BX | 4out of 4 | 5,355 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vale Cafe | 4, The Parade Wharf Road | 414 yd | |
| Spice of India | 2, The Parade Wharf Road | 414 yd | |
| The Lake House | Clubhouse, Gold Valley Lakes | 811 yd | |
| Willow Park Cafe | Willow Park Fisheries Youngs Drive | 1,077 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Swan Public House | The Swan, 2 Hutton Road | 858 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bo-Wah Fish Bar | 10, The Parade Wharf Road | 414 yd | |
| Ashvale kebab house | Unit 2, 248 Shawfield Road | 461 yd | |
| Happy Garden | 171 - 173 Ash Hill Road | 565 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Food | 14 Wharf Road | 469 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ash Tennis Club Ash Hill Road | tennis courts | 739 yd |
| Ash Victoria Hall ASH HILL ROAD | 767 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 52.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.