Willow Park is in Ash, Aldershot and in Guildford district. GU12 6RD is located in the Ash Wharf electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Surrey Heath. This postcode has been in use since 1981-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Willow Park, Ash, Aldershot, GU12 6RD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GU12 6QZ, GU12 6RA, GU12 6RE, GU12 6RF, GU12 6PA, GU12 6QY, GU12 6RB, GU12 6QX, GU12 4UR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around GU12 6RD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.1% | 51.5% | -0.6% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 47.9% | 48.5% | 0.6% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around GU12 6RD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.8% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 35.2% | 43.8% | 8.6% | 37.9% | 5.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.5% | 35.2% | -10.3% | 44.2% | -9.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 1.9% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 12.2% | 10.5% | -1.7% | 9.1% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 8.1% | 4.3% | 6.1% | 2.0% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.9%) 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 | 56.4% | 50.8% | -5.6% | 48.4% | 2.4% |
| Good health | 28.2% | 37.1% | 8.9% | 33.6% | 3.5% |
| Fair health | 11.6% | 10% | -1.6% | 12.7% | -2.7% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 2.1% | -1.4% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 13.6% | 11.4% | -2.2% | 18.2% | -6.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.6% | 11.8% | -2.8% | 9.6% | 2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.4% | 16.1% | -0.3% | 13.4% | 2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 1.9% | -1.4% | 5.3% | -3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.6% | 19% | 5.4% | 16.9% | 2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.3% | 37% | 2.7% | 33.8% | 3.2% |
| Other | 4.2% | 2.8% | -1.4% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.2% 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 | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 3.5% | 5.3% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 3.7% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 91.9% | 94.2% | 2.3% | 81.4% | 12.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 90.1% 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 | 92.3% | 90.1% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 6.9% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 4.5% | 2.6% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.9% | 3.7% | -0.2% | 5.6% | -1.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.1% | 90.9% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 7.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 7.1% | 6.7% | 9.8% | -2.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.8% | 0.4% | -5.4% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.6% | 76.7% | 9.9% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 9.3% | 13.5% | -4.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.4% | 37.2% | 3.2% |
| Christian | 56.7% | 46.2% | 10.5% |
| Not answered | 2.9% | 6.0% | -3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Willow Park was 78.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 66.6% higher than the Ash South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Willow Park has the 12th highest crime rate of 43 local areas in Ash South and the 105th highest crime rate of 430 local areas in Guildford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -74.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Willow Park, Aldershot, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2022-01-18 | £348,536 |
| 5 Willow Park, Aldershot, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2021-12-09 | £365,105 |
| 18 Willow Park, Aldershot, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £357,500 | 2021-10-29 | £377,757 |
| 15 Willow Park, Aldershot, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2021-01-21 | £387,308 |
| 14 Willow Park, Aldershot, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2018-11-13 | £386,407 |
GU12 6RD 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 | 108 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walsh CofE Infant School Ash Street , GU12 6LT | - not rated | 635 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walsh Memorial CofE Controlled Infant School Ash Street , GU12 6LT | - not rated | 635 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walsh CofE Junior School Ash Street , GU12 6LT | - not rated | 635 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walsh CofE Junior School Ash Street , GU12 6LT | 2out of 4 | 635 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shawfield Primary School Winchester Road , GU12 6SX | 3out of 4 | 772 yd | Community 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 | 1,049 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 | 1,095 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Connaught School Tongham Road , GU12 4AS | - not rated | 1,700 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Wavell School Lynchford Road , GU14 6BH | 3out of 4 | 3,378 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Hallows Catholic School Weybourne Road , GU9 9HF | 4out of 4 | 3,898 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Hallows Catholic School Weybourne Road , GU9 9HF | - not rated | 3,898 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 | 4,669 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 | 1,111 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 | 1,320 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grange Croft Road , Church Lane East GU11 3HR | - not rated | 2,374 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanley House School St Michael's Road , GU12 4JW | - not rated | 2,420 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Rowhill School York Road , GU11 3JG | - not rated | 3,166 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowhill School York Road , GU11 3JG | 1out of 4 | 3,190 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | 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 | 188 yd | |
| The Lake House | Clubhouse, Gold Valley Lakes | 989 yd | |
| Tangering Cafe | 197A North Lane, Aldershot | 1,029 yd | |
| H Xpress | 62 Redan Road, Aldershot | 1,043 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Greyhound Public House | The Greyhound, 1 Ash Street | 580 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rooster Shack Aldershot | 165 North Lane, Aldershot | 1,029 yd | |
| Tom's Fish Shop/Tom Tom Wok | 177 North Lane, Aldershot | 1,029 yd | |
| Fook Shou | 171 North Lane, Aldershot | 1,029 yd | |
| India Raj | 181 North Lane, Aldershot | 1,029 yd | |
| Kebab Centre | 201 North Lane, Aldershot | 1,029 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Group | 69 Ash Street | 600 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ash United Football Club SHAWFIELD RECREATION GROUND SHAWFIELD RECREATION GROUND SHAWFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 147 yd |
| Ivy Lane Playing Fields IVY ROAD | grass pitches | 553 yd |
| Walsh Cofe Junior School ASH STREET | grass pitches | 679 yd |
| Ash Grange Primary School ASH CHURCH ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 929 yd |
| Ash Manor Tennis Centre MANOR ROAD | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 1,072 yd |
| Ash Manor Sports Centre MANOR ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 1,072 yd |
| Ash Manor School MANOR ROAD | grass pitches | 1,092 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 | 0.0% |
| 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 | 60 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 77.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.