Avon Close is in Ash, Aldershot and in Guildford district. GU12 6NS is located in the Ash South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Surrey Heath. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Avon Close, Ash, Aldershot, GU12 6NS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GU12 6NP, GU12 6NR, GU12 6QS, GU12 6QE, GU12 6FP, GU12 6QG, GU12 6QR, GU12 6QB, GU12 6QA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding GU12 6NS has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% 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 | 47.2% | 49.7% | 2.5% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 52.8% | 50.3% | -2.5% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of GU12 6NS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.4% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 24.2% | 32% | 7.8% | 37.9% | -5.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.2% | 53.4% | -6.8% | 44.2% | 9.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 8.9% | -1.5% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 3.2% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
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 (86.2%) 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 | 50.7% | 48.3% | -2.4% | 48.4% | -0.1% |
| Good health | 36.5% | 37.9% | 1.4% | 33.6% | 4.3% |
| Fair health | 10.4% | 11.4% | 1.0% | 12.7% | -1.3% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 2.3% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
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 | 17.7% | 12.4% | -5.3% | 18.2% | -5.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.7% | 8% | -9.7% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.5% | 16.1% | -0.4% | 13.4% | 2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 7.6% | 3.7% | 5.3% | 2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 17.3% | 6.5% | 16.9% | 0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.9% | 34.9% | 2.0% | 33.8% | 1.1% |
| Other | 0.4% | 3.6% | 3.2% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Chinese | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 97.2% | 91.4% | -5.8% | 81.4% | 10.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 91.3% 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 | 95.1% | 91.3% | -3.8% | 83.2% | 8.1% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 3.3% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.4% | 91.6% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 8.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 5.7% | 5.4% | 9.8% | -4.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.2% | 0% | -5.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87% | 76.7% | 10.3% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| France | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 8.3% | 13.5% | -5.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.5% | 37.2% | 1.3% |
| Christian | 52.2% | 46.2% | 6.0% |
| Muslim | 3.3% | 6.5% | -3.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Avon Close was 31.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 33.5% lower than the Ash South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Avon Close has the 11th lowest crime rate of 44 local areas in Ash South and the 145th lowest crime rate of 434 local areas in Guildford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -29.0%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 92% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Avon Close, Aldershot, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2025-02-17 | £427,058 |
| 8 Avon Close, Aldershot, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2019-10-16 | £373,701 |
| 4 Avon Close, Aldershot, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2006-11-01 | £381,465 |
| 2 Avon Close, Aldershot, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £199,000 | 2005-02-25 | £417,736 |
| 8 Avon Close, Aldershot, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2004-03-31 | £451,556 |
GU12 6NS 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 | 101 |
| Retired | 65 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Education | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walsh Memorial CofE Controlled Infant School Ash Street , GU12 6LT | 4out of 4 | 249 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walsh CofE Junior School Ash Street , GU12 6LT | 2out of 4 | 249 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's CofE Infant School East Ring , The Cardinals GU10 1EF | 3out of 4 | 1,005 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ash Grange Nursery and Primary School Ash Church Road , GU12 6LX | 3out of 4 | 1,140 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shawfield Primary School Winchester Road , GU12 6SX | 3out of 4 | 1,437 yd | Community 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 | 310 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Hallows Catholic School Weybourne Road , GU9 9HF | 4out of 4 | 3,672 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Wavell School Lynchford Road , GU14 6BH | 3out of 4 | 4,078 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Farnham Heath End Hale Reeds , GU9 9BN | 2out of 4 | 4,287 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 | 5,432 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 | 1,345 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rowhill School York Road , GU11 3JG | 3out of 4 | 3,287 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barfield School , Runfold GU10 1PB | - not rated | 3,729 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Salesian College 119 Reading Road , GU14 6PA | - not rated | 4,601 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willow Park Cafe | Willow Park Fisheries Youngs Drive | 916 yd | |
| McDonalds | 1 North Close, Aldershot | 929 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Greyhound Public House | The Greyhound, 1 Ash Street | 286 yd | |
| Cricketers | The Cricketers, 12 Oxenden Road | 869 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFC | 247 Ash Road, Aldershot | 1,083 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Group | 69 Ash Street | 504 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ash Manor Tennis Centre MANOR ROAD | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 226 yd |
| Ash Manor Sports Centre MANOR ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 226 yd |
| Walsh Cofe Junior School ASH STREET | grass pitches | 230 yd |
| Ash Manor School MANOR ROAD | grass pitches | 263 yd |
| Ash United Football Club SHAWFIELD RECREATION GROUND SHAWFIELD RECREATION GROUND SHAWFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 839 yd |
| Ivy Lane Playing Fields IVY ROAD | grass pitches | 965 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 | 253.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.