Elm View is in Ash, Aldershot and in Guildford district. GU12 6AL is located in the Ash Wharf electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Surrey Heath. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Elm View, Ash, Aldershot, GU12 6AL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GU12 6AU, GU12 6AN, GU12 6AH, GU12 6AX, GU12 6AT, GU12 6AW, GU12 6AQ, GU12 6AJ, GU12 6AS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around GU12 6AL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.1% | 51.8% | -0.3% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 47.9% | 48.2% | 0.3% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 36.9% | 41.3% | 4.4% | 37.9% | 3.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.2% | 38.5% | -2.7% | 44.2% | -5.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 12.4% | 13.9% | 1.5% | 9.1% | 4.8% |
| Widowed | 7.3% | 4% | -3.3% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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 | 46.5% | 50.7% | 4.2% | 48.4% | 2.3% |
| Good health | 35% | 32.1% | -2.9% | 33.6% | -1.5% |
| Fair health | 12.9% | 11.3% | -1.6% | 12.7% | -1.4% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 5.6% | 2.0% | 4.0% | 1.6% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 0.3% | -1.7% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 18.5% | 15.5% | -3.0% | 18.2% | -2.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.2% | 8.4% | -8.8% | 9.6% | -1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12% | 13.9% | 1.9% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 4.4% | 3.1% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.2% | 21.5% | 7.3% | 16.9% | 4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.5% | 32.7% | 2.2% | 33.8% | -1.1% |
| Other | 6.4% | 3.6% | -2.8% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.4% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 2% | 1.3% | -0.7% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 2.6% | 0.3% | -2.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 92.1% | 92.4% | 0.3% | 81.4% | 11.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
In this area, 86.4% 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 | 92.4% | 86.4% | -6.0% | 83.2% | 3.2% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 4% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 3% | 4% | 1.0% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.1% | 85.9% | -6.2% | 83.2% | 2.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 8.6% | 7.9% | 9.8% | -1.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.6% | 3% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.6% | 1% | -2.6% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.6% | 76.7% | 1.9% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 15.1% | 13.5% | 1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.7% | 37.2% | 8.5% |
| Christian | 41.8% | 46.2% | -4.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 9.9% | 6.0% | 3.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Elm View was 166.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 253.5% higher than the Ash South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Elm View has the highest crime rate of 44 local areas in Ash South and the 29th highest crime rate of 434 local areas in Guildford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 85.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -13.7%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 74% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Elm View, Aldershot, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2025-03-14 | £378,641 |
| 23 Elm View, Aldershot, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £276,000 | 2020-01-27 | £327,671 |
| 23 Elm View, Aldershot, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £167,000 | 2011-08-31 | £284,721 |
| 21 Elm View, Aldershot, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2007-11-30 | £331,915 |
| 21 Elm View, Aldershot, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2003-02-28 | £340,785 |
GU12 6AL 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 | 112 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Education | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ash Grange Nursery and Primary School Ash Church Road , GU12 6LX | 3out of 4 | 457 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shawfield Primary School Winchester Road , GU12 6SX | 3out of 4 | 627 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walsh Memorial CofE Controlled Infant School Ash Street , GU12 6LT | 4out of 4 | 1,292 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walsh CofE Junior School Ash Street , GU12 6LT | 2out of 4 | 1,292 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's CofE Infant School East Ring , The Cardinals GU10 1EF | 3out of 4 | 2,274 yd | Voluntary controlled 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 | 1,778 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Wavell School Lynchford Road , GU14 6BH | 3out of 4 | 3,856 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Hallows Catholic School Weybourne Road , GU9 9HF | 4out of 4 | 5,040 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 4,826 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 | 2,249 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 | 3,926 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowhill School York Road , GU11 3JG | 3out of 4 | 4,316 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barfield School , Runfold GU10 1PB | - not rated | 5,270 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curzon | 137 Guildford Road | 738 yd | |
| Vale Cafe | 4, The Parade Wharf Road | 815 yd | |
| Spice of India | 2, The Parade Wharf Road | 815 yd | |
| Willow Park Cafe | Willow Park Fisheries Youngs Drive | 1,057 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lion Brewery | The Lion Brewery, 104 Guildford Road | 444 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happy Garden | 171 - 173 Ash Hill Road | 634 yd | |
| Ashvale kebab house | Unit 2, 248 Shawfield Road | 736 yd | |
| China Express | 147 Guildford Road | 738 yd | |
| Bo-Wah Fish Bar | 10, The Parade Wharf Road | 815 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Food | 14 Wharf Road | 769 yd | |
| Co-operative Group | 69 Ash Street | 1,052 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ash Grange Primary School ASH CHURCH ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 389 yd |
| Ash Victoria Hall ASH HILL ROAD | 442 yd | |
| Ash Tennis Club Ash Hill Road | tennis courts | 533 yd |
| Harpers Recreation Ground HARPERS ROAD | grass pitches | 635 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.