Station Road East is in Ash Vale, Aldershot and in Guildford district. GU12 5LY 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 Station Road East, Ash Vale, Aldershot, GU12 5LY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GU12 5PR, GU12 5QN, GU12 5JY, GU12 5LU, GU12 5QS, GU12 5NE, GU12 5LT, GU12 5QW, GU12 5ND.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around GU12 5LY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49% | 50.2% | 1.2% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 51% | 49.8% | -1.2% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around GU12 5LY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.6% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 34.6% | 46.6% | 12.0% | 37.9% | 8.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.1% | 34.3% | -11.8% | 44.2% | -9.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 2.5% | -1.6% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 12.9% | 12.7% | -0.2% | 9.1% | 3.6% |
| Widowed | 1.4% | 2.9% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
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 | 50.3% | 45.7% | -4.6% | 48.4% | -2.7% |
| Good health | 37.1% | 39.2% | 2.1% | 33.6% | 5.6% |
| Fair health | 9.8% | 10.9% | 1.1% | 12.7% | -1.8% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 3.8% | 1.7% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 14.3% | 12% | -2.3% | 18.2% | -6.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.3% | 10.6% | -9.7% | 9.6% | 1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.7% | 19.2% | -2.5% | 13.4% | 5.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 3.8% | -0.3% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.3% | 17.8% | 9.5% | 16.9% | 0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.1% | 36.5% | 8.4% | 33.8% | 2.7% |
| Other | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.7% | 1.1% | -0.6% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 1.7% | 0.8% | -0.9% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 91.6% | 89.8% | -1.8% | 81.4% | 8.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 88.3% 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 | 89.9% | 88.3% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 5.1% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 6.4% | 3.3% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 2.8% | 1.5% | -1.3% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.5% | 2.7% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -2.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.9% | 87.9% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 4.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 10.2% | 9.9% | 9.8% | 0.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.9% | 0% | -5.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77% | 76.7% | 0.3% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 3.8% | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 17% | 13.5% | 3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.2% | 37.2% | 10.0% |
| Christian | 46% | 46.2% | -0.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Station Road East was 94.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 71.6% higher than the Ash Vale average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Station Road East has the 3rd highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Ash Vale and the 75th highest crime rate of 430 local areas in Guildford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 40.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Station Road East, Aldershot, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £382,000 | 2018-06-22 | £446,868 |
| 29 Station Road East, Aldershot, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £377,000 | 2017-03-16 | £448,960 |
| 35 Station Road East, Aldershot, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £429,995 | 2017-02-14 | £503,013 |
| 65 Station Road East, Aldershot, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £249,950 | 2017-01-20 | £296,215 |
| 55 Station Road East, Aldershot, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2016-09-08 | £385,157 |
GU12 5LY 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 101 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 20 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ash Vale First School Frimley Road , Ash Vale GU12 5NZ | - not rated | 454 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holly Lodge Primary Academy Stratford Road , GU12 5PX | 3out of 4 | 864 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holly Lodge Primary School Stratford Road , GU12 5PX | - not rated | 864 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Farnborough Infant School Queen's Road , GU14 6JU | - not rated | 1,511 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marlborough Infant School Redvers Buller Road , GU11 2HR | 3out of 4 | 1,660 yd | Community 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 | 2,847 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Wavell School Lynchford Road , GU14 6BH | 3out of 4 | 2,290 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ash Manor School Manor Road , GU12 6QH | 3out of 4 | 3,772 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Connaught School Tongham Road , GU12 4AS | - not rated | 4,342 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Farm Community School Ballantyne Road , GU14 8SS | - not rated | 5,008 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cove School St John's Road , Cove GU14 9RN | - not rated | 5,416 yd | Foundation 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 | 2,594 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sixth Form College Farnborough Prospect Avenue , GU14 8JX | - not rated | 4,666 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sixth Form College Farnborough Prospect Avenue , GU14 8JX | - not rated | 4,666 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | 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 | 3,152 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kwabena Montessori Independent School 17 Closeworth Road , GU14 6JH | - not rated | 1,150 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Salesian College 119 Reading Road , GU14 6PA | - not rated | 1,707 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Napier School 40 Lynchford Road , North Camp GU14 6EF | - not rated | 1,837 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rushmoor Independent Preparatory School 40 Reading Road , GU14 6NB | - not rated | 2,035 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rushmoor Independent Grammar School 40 Reading Road , GU14 6NB | - not rated | 2,035 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lavang indian Gastronomy | 319 Vale Road | 257 yd | |
| Carriages Cafe | 321 Vale Road | 257 yd | |
| The old Ford | The Old Ford, The Old Ford Lynchford Road | 645 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Ford | The Old Ford, The Old Ford Lynchford Road | 645 yd | |
| The Swan Public House | The Swan, 2 Hutton Road | 878 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Greedy Pig | The Old Coachworks Lysons Avenue | 209 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Express Lysons Avenue | 239 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Holly Lodge Primary School STRATFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 711 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 | 81.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 77.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 77.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 77.3% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 226.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.