Avondale is in Ash Vale, Aldershot and in Guildford district. GU12 5NF is located in the Ash Vale electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Surrey Heath. This postcode has been in use since 1981-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Avondale, Ash Vale, Aldershot, GU12 5NF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GU12 5NG, GU12 5NE, GU12 5LX, GU12 5NQ, GU12 5JZ, GU12 5SN, GU12 5SW, GU12 5JY, GU12 5PR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around GU12 5NF 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 | 51.9% | 50.8% | -1.1% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 48.1% | 49.2% | 1.1% | 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.
In the immediate area around GU12 5NF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.2% 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 | 42.6% | 48.2% | 5.6% | 37.9% | 10.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.1% | 34% | -3.1% | 44.2% | -10.2% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 3% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 15.2% | 10.7% | -4.5% | 9.1% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 4.1% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.1%) 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 | 49.4% | 51.6% | 2.2% | 48.4% | 3.2% |
| Good health | 38.1% | 37.5% | -0.6% | 33.6% | 3.9% |
| Fair health | 10.9% | 8.6% | -2.3% | 12.7% | -4.1% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -2.8% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 11.7% | 10.7% | -1.0% | 18.2% | -7.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.2% | 9.1% | -5.1% | 9.6% | -0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.8% | 21.3% | 4.5% | 13.4% | 7.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 4.1% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 15.2% | 3.5% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.6% | 38.1% | 0.5% | 33.8% | 4.3% |
| Other | 4.6% | 1.5% | -3.1% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 2.9% | 3.9% | 1.0% | 2.5% | 1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 95% | 87.1% | -7.9% | 81.4% | 5.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
In this area, 83.9% 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 | 89.1% | 83.9% | -5.2% | 83.2% | 0.7% |
| European Union | 3.8% | 7.1% | 3.3% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 4.2% | 3.5% | -0.7% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 3.9% | 2.2% | 5.6% | -1.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.1% | 84.3% | -4.8% | 83.2% | 1.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 9.4% | 9.0% | 9.8% | -0.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.3% | 3.9% | 0.6% | 2.9% | 1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.5% | 1.6% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.6% | 0.8% | -3.8% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.9% | 76.7% | -2.8% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| Central and South America | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 16% | 13.5% | 2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.4% | 37.2% | 12.2% |
| Christian | 43.5% | 46.2% | -2.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Avondale was 14.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 73.0% lower than the Ash Vale average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Avondale has the 5th lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Ash Vale and the 46th lowest crime rate of 430 local areas in Guildford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77 Avondale, Aldershot, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2024-07-31 | £296,108 |
| 85 Avondale, Aldershot, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2024-04-15 | £270,644 |
| 97 Avondale, Aldershot, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2023-12-06 | £333,237 |
| 85 Avondale, Aldershot, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2023-06-09 | £262,653 |
| 123 Avondale, Aldershot, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £308,000 | 2022-11-10 | £302,887 |
GU12 5NF 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 | 108 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 16 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 679 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holly Lodge Primary Academy Stratford Road , GU12 5PX | 3out of 4 | 1,054 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holly Lodge Primary School Stratford Road , GU12 5PX | - not rated | 1,054 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Farnborough Infant School Queen's Road , GU14 6JU | - not rated | 1,541 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marlborough Infant School Redvers Buller Road , GU11 2HR | 3out of 4 | 1,578 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 | 2,680 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 | 2,208 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ash Manor School Manor Road , GU12 6QH | 3out of 4 | 3,564 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Connaught School Tongham Road , GU12 4AS | - not rated | 4,122 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Farm Community School Ballantyne Road , GU14 8SS | - not rated | 5,103 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,662 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sixth Form College Farnborough Prospect Avenue , GU14 8JX | - not rated | 4,795 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sixth Form College Farnborough Prospect Avenue , GU14 8JX | - not rated | 4,795 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 | 2,927 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 | 1,179 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Salesian College 119 Reading Road , GU14 6PA | - not rated | 1,761 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Napier School 40 Lynchford Road , North Camp GU14 6EF | - not rated | 1,788 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge Tuition Centre Ash Youth and Community Centre , Ash Hill Road GU12 5DN | - not rated | 1,990 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rushmoor Independent Preparatory School 40 Reading Road , GU14 6NB | - not rated | 2,069 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 | 353 yd | |
| Carriages Cafe | 321 Vale Road | 353 yd | |
| The old Ford | The Old Ford, The Old Ford Lynchford Road | 752 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Ford | The Old Ford, The Old Ford Lynchford Road | 752 yd | |
| The Swan Public House | The Swan, 2 Hutton Road | 764 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Greedy Pig | The Old Coachworks Lysons Avenue | 433 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Express Lysons Avenue | 463 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Holly Lodge Primary School STRATFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 892 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 180.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.