Ash Close is in Ash, Aldershot and in Guildford district. GU12 6AR 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 Ash Close, Ash, Aldershot, GU12 6AR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GU12 5BH, GU12 6AP, GU12 6AS, GU12 6ST, GU12 6AW, GU12 5BZ, GU12 6SB, GU12 5BY, GU12 5DA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around GU12 6AR 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 | 50.5% | 51.8% | 1.3% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 49.5% | 48.2% | -1.3% | 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 | 27.9% | 35.2% | 7.3% | 37.9% | -2.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.2% | 44.9% | -9.3% | 44.2% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2% | 2.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 10.9% | 1.3% | 9.1% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 6.4% | 6.5% | 0.1% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
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 | 45.4% | 47.1% | 1.7% | 48.4% | -1.3% |
| Good health | 38.7% | 31.1% | -7.6% | 33.6% | -2.5% |
| Fair health | 12.1% | 18.3% | 6.2% | 12.7% | 5.6% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 2.9% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.1% | 21.1% | -6.0% | 18.2% | 2.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.5% | 11.7% | -3.8% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 18.6% | 2.3% | 13.4% | 5.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 5.3% | 2.1% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 14.6% | 3.0% | 16.9% | -2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.7% | 24.7% | 4.0% | 33.8% | -9.1% |
| Other | 5.6% | 4% | -1.6% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 96.2% | 89.8% | -6.4% | 81.4% | 8.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 90.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.5% | 90.7% | 1.2% | 83.2% | 7.5% |
| European Union | 5.7% | 3.8% | -1.9% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 0.3% | -1.6% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 4.5% | 3.9% | 5.6% | -1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.5% | 90.7% | 1.2% | 83.2% | 7.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 7% | 6.0% | 9.8% | -2.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.2% | 1% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 6% | 0.6% | -5.4% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.2% | 76.7% | 1.5% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 18.3% | 13.5% | 4.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.6% | 37.2% | 10.4% |
| Christian | 44.1% | 46.2% | -2.1% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ash Close was 3.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 93.1% lower than the Ash South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ash Close has the lowest crime rate of 43 local areas in Ash South and the 3rd lowest crime rate of 430 local areas in Guildford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -25.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37 Ash Close, Aldershot, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2025-08-13 | £316,514 |
| 28 Ash Close, Aldershot, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2025-03-20 | £302,622 |
| 10 Ash Close, Aldershot, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2025-01-31 | £346,703 |
| 26 Ash Close, Aldershot, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £312,000 | 2024-11-29 | £312,922 |
| 9 Ash Close, Aldershot, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2022-10-24 | £425,000 |
GU12 6AR 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 | 104 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 429 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shawfield Primary School Winchester Road , GU12 6SX | 3out of 4 | 480 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manfield County First School Grange Road , Ash GU12 6ET | - not rated | 853 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Walsh CofE Infant School Ash Street , GU12 6LT | - not rated | 1,182 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walsh Memorial CofE Controlled Infant School Ash Street , GU12 6LT | - not rated | 1,182 yd | Voluntary controlled 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 | 472 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,682 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Connaught School Tongham Road , GU12 4AS | - not rated | 2,519 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Wavell School Lynchford Road , GU14 6BH | 3out of 4 | 3,735 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Hallows Catholic School Weybourne Road , GU9 9HF | 4out of 4 | 4,888 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Hallows Catholic School Weybourne Road , GU9 9HF | - not rated | 4,888 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 | 4,745 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 | - not rated | 2,086 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bridge Tuition Centre Ash Youth and Community Centre , Ash Hill Road GU12 5DN | - not rated | 378 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kwabena Montessori Independent School 17 Closeworth Road , GU14 6JH | - not rated | 3,261 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grange Croft Road , Church Lane East GU11 3HR | - not rated | 3,364 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanley House School St Michael's Road , GU12 4JW | - not rated | 3,411 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Napier School 40 Lynchford Road , North Camp GU14 6EF | - not rated | 3,553 yd | Other independent 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vale Cafe | 4, The Parade Wharf Road | 632 yd | |
| Spice of India | 2, The Parade Wharf Road | 632 yd | |
| Willow Park Cafe | Willow Park Fisheries Youngs Drive | 805 yd | |
| Curzon | 137 Guildford Road | 1,015 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lion Brewery | The Lion Brewery, 104 Guildford Road | 729 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happy Garden | 171 - 173 Ash Hill Road | 436 yd | |
| Ashvale kebab house | Unit 2, 248 Shawfield Road | 526 yd | |
| Bo-Wah Fish Bar | 10, The Parade Wharf Road | 632 yd | |
| China Express | 147 Guildford Road | 1,015 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Food | 14 Wharf Road | 599 yd | |
| Co-operative Group | 69 Ash Street | 915 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ash Victoria Hall ASH HILL ROAD | 304 yd | |
| Ash Grange Primary School ASH CHURCH ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 329 yd |
| Ash Tennis Club Ash Hill Road | tennis courts | 442 yd |
| Ash United Football Club SHAWFIELD RECREATION GROUND SHAWFIELD RECREATION GROUND SHAWFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 862 yd |
| Harpers Recreation Ground HARPERS ROAD | grass pitches | 919 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 | 213 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.