Gloster Close is in Ash Vale, Aldershot and in Guildford district. GU12 5SS is located in the Ash Vale electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Surrey Heath. This postcode has been in use since 1998-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Gloster Close, Ash Vale, Aldershot, GU12 5SS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GU12 5SL, GU12 5ST, GU12 5SR, GU12 5AW, GU12 5SJ, GU12 5SU, GU12 5AF, GU12 5SH, GU12 5AN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding GU12 5SS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.6% | 52% | 4.4% | 51.0% | 1.0% |
| Male | 52.4% | 48% | -4.4% | 49.0% | -1.0% |
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 | 35.7% | 40.5% | 4.8% | 37.9% | 2.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.5% | 44.8% | -3.7% | 44.2% | 0.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 2.6% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 11% | 6.5% | -4.5% | 9.1% | -2.6% |
| Widowed | 1.8% | 4.7% | 2.9% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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 | 51.4% | 46.9% | -4.5% | 48.4% | -1.5% |
| Good health | 34.3% | 35% | 0.7% | 33.6% | 1.4% |
| Fair health | 10.8% | 13% | 2.2% | 12.7% | 0.3% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 3.6% | 1.9% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.4% | -0.3% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 | 18.1% | 19.6% | 1.5% | 18.2% | 1.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.7% | 9.6% | -11.1% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.6% | 14.8% | -2.8% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 3.5% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 20.4% | 8.9% | 16.9% | 3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.6% | 28.3% | 2.7% | 33.8% | -5.5% |
| Other | 3.5% | 3.9% | 0.4% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.4% 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% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 5.4% | 5.4% | 3.1% | 2.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 1.1% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 92% | 87.4% | -4.6% | 81.4% | 6.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 2.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% | 2.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 88.1% 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 | 93.7% | 88.1% | -5.6% | 83.2% | 4.9% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 4.7% | 3.0% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.1% | 4.7% | 1.6% | 5.6% | -0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.4% | 88.1% | -5.3% | 83.2% | 4.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.2% | 7.2% | 9.8% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.5% | 1.8% | -2.7% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.1% | 76.7% | 3.4% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 13% | 13.5% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.9% | 37.2% | 1.7% |
| Christian | 48.2% | 46.2% | 2.0% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Sikh | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 7.9% | 6.0% | 1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gloster Close was 55.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 0.2% higher than the Ash Vale average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Gloster Close has the 10th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Ash Vale and the 172nd highest crime rate of 434 local areas in Guildford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 95.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Gloster Close, Aldershot, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2024-12-18 | £388,833 |
| 2 Gloster Close, Aldershot, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2023-11-10 | £344,898 |
| 10 Gloster Close, Aldershot, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2023-11-06 | £360,816 |
| 29 Gloster Close, Aldershot, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2022-12-19 | £423,482 |
| 19 Gloster Close, Aldershot, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £397,500 | 2022-10-06 | £404,106 |
GU12 5SS 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 | 103 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Information and communication | 18 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shawfield Primary School Winchester Road , GU12 6SX | 3out of 4 | 982 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ash Grange Nursery and Primary School Ash Church Road , GU12 6LX | 3out of 4 | 1,771 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marlborough Infant School Redvers Buller Road , GU11 2HR | 2out of 4 | 1,855 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holly Lodge Primary Academy Stratford Road , GU12 5PX | 3out of 4 | 2,055 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walsh Memorial CofE Controlled Infant School Ash Street , GU12 6LT | 4out of 4 | 2,069 yd | Voluntary controlled 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 | 2,386 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ash Manor School Manor Road , GU12 6QH | 3out of 4 | 2,563 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Hallows Catholic School Weybourne Road , GU9 9HF | 4out of 4 | 4,809 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Farnham Heath End Hale Reeds , GU9 9BN | 2out of 4 | 5,466 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 | 3,357 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 | 1,980 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 | 2,469 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowhill School York Road , GU11 3JG | 3out of 4 | 3,686 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Farnborough Hill Farnborough Road , GU14 8AT | - not rated | 5,002 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Henry Tyndale School Ship Lane , GU14 8BX | 4out of 4 | 5,054 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 | 692 yd | |
| Spice of India | 2, The Parade Wharf Road | 692 yd | |
| The Lake House | Clubhouse, Gold Valley Lakes | 809 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Swan Public House | The Swan, 2 Hutton Road | 740 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bo-Wah Fish Bar | 10, The Parade Wharf Road | 692 yd | |
| Ashvale kebab house | Unit 2, 248 Shawfield Road | 762 yd | |
| Happy Garden | 171 - 173 Ash Hill Road | 864 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Food | 14 Wharf Road | 744 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ash Tennis Club Ash Hill Road | tennis courts | 1,013 yd |
| Ash Victoria Hall ASH HILL ROAD | 1,061 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 | 195.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.