Avondale is in Ash Vale, Aldershot and in Guildford district. GU12 5NQ is located in the Ash Vale electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Surrey Heath. This postcode has been in use since 1984-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Avondale, Ash Vale, Aldershot, GU12 5NQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GU12 5LX, GU12 5SN, GU12 5NG, GU12 5NF, GU12 5SW, GU12 5NE, GU12 5JZ, GU12 5LF, GU12 5SP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding GU12 5NQ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.7% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.1% | 48.3% | -0.8% | 51.0% | -2.7% |
| Male | 50.9% | 51.7% | 0.8% | 49.0% | 2.7% |
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 | 54.9% | 37.8% | -17.1% | 37.9% | -0.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.7% | 36.5% | 10.8% | 44.2% | -7.7% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 5.1% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Divorced | 13.2% | 13.5% | 0.3% | 9.1% | 4.4% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 7.1% | 5.0% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
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 | 51.5% | 47.8% | -3.7% | 48.4% | -0.6% |
| Good health | 35.3% | 32.6% | -2.7% | 33.6% | -1.0% |
| Fair health | 9% | 15.2% | 6.2% | 12.7% | 2.5% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 3.9% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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.
In the area around GU12 5NQ this area, 9.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.4% | 9.7% | -0.7% | 18.2% | -8.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.4% | 12.3% | -5.1% | 9.6% | 2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.8% | 14.9% | -3.9% | 13.4% | 1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 2.6% | -0.9% | 5.3% | -2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18.1% | 16.2% | -1.9% | 16.9% | -0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.2% | 41.6% | 12.4% | 33.8% | 7.8% |
| Other | 2.8% | 2.6% | -0.2% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.7% 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% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 0.7% | 2.6% |
| Indian | 0% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 3.1% | 1.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 97% | 86.7% | -10.3% | 81.4% | 5.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 77.4% 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% | 77.4% | -12.4% | 83.2% | -5.8% |
| European Union | 8.4% | 10.2% | 1.8% | 6.1% | 4.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 6.8% | 6.2% | 5.6% | 1.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.8% | 75.7% | -14.1% | 83.2% | -7.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 14.4% | 14.4% | 9.8% | 4.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 6.1% | 3.7% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.2% | 2.8% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.6% | 1.1% | -2.5% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.8% | 76.7% | 3.1% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 6.2% | 1.3% | 4.9% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 6.7% | 13.5% | -6.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.4% | 37.2% | 12.2% |
| Christian | 43.3% | 46.2% | -2.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Avondale was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Ash Vale average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 224 Avondale, Aldershot, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £277,000 | 2025-08-20 | £277,534 |
| 246 Avondale, Aldershot, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £317,000 | 2024-05-02 | £333,010 |
| 210 Avondale, Aldershot, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £249,000 | 2024-03-15 | £258,518 |
| 252 Avondale, Aldershot, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2023-07-31 | £307,961 |
| 238 Avondale, Aldershot, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £274,000 | 2021-06-28 | £308,065 |
GU12 5NQ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 21% 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 5NQ 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 | 75 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Retired | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holly Lodge Primary Academy Stratford Road , GU12 5PX | 3out of 4 | 1,072 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marlborough Infant School Redvers Buller Road , GU11 2HR | 2out of 4 | 1,390 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Farnborough Infant School Queen's Road , GU14 6JU | 4out of 4 | 1,402 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's Church of England Aided Primary School Queen's Road , GU14 6DU | 4out of 4 | 1,542 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Farnborough Junior School Cunnington Road , GU14 6PL | 4out of 4 | 1,837 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 2,019 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ash Manor School Manor Road , GU12 6QH | 3out of 4 | 3,550 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cove School St John's Road , Cove GU14 9RN | 2out of 4 | 5,340 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 | 2,540 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sixth Form College Farnborough Prospect Avenue , GU14 8JX | - not rated | 4,718 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 | 4out of 4 | 2,834 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 | 1,635 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Farnborough Hill Farnborough Road , GU14 8AT | - not rated | 4,078 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Henry Tyndale School Ship Lane , GU14 8BX | 4out of 4 | 4,096 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowhill School York Road , GU11 3JG | 3out of 4 | 4,238 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Samuel Cody School Ballantyne Road , GU14 8SN | 3out of 4 | 5,007 yd | Community special 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 | 451 yd | |
| Carriages Cafe | 321 Vale Road | 451 yd | |
| The old Ford | The Old Ford, The Old Ford Lynchford Road | 788 yd | |
| CESSAC Cafe | The Connaught Centre, 1 - 3 Alanbrooke Road | 1,033 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Swan Public House | The Swan, 2 Hutton Road | 765 yd | |
| The Old Ford | The Old Ford, The Old Ford Lynchford Road | 788 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Greedy Pig | The Old Coachworks Lysons Avenue | 531 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Express Lysons Avenue | 561 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Holly Lodge Primary School STRATFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 961 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 121.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.