Longacre is in Ash, Aldershot and in Guildford district. GU12 6RW 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 Longacre, Ash, Aldershot, GU12 6RW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GU12 6RQ, GU12 6NB, GU12 6RY, GU12 6RS, GU12 6RU, GU12 6RT, GU12 6RR, GU12 6RP, GU12 6NE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around GU12 6RW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.6% | 50.4% | 1.8% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 51.4% | 49.6% | -1.8% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 6RW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.6% 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 | 43.6% | 44.6% | 1.0% | 37.9% | 6.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.5% | 36.7% | 3.2% | 44.2% | -7.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 3.1% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 12.9% | 9.8% | -3.1% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 7.2% | 5.5% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
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 | 43.3% | 41.8% | -1.5% | 48.4% | -6.6% |
| Good health | 34.7% | 32.7% | -2.0% | 33.6% | -0.9% |
| Fair health | 13.1% | 19.6% | 6.5% | 12.7% | 6.9% |
| Bad health | 7.3% | 4.3% | -3.0% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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.
In the area around GU12 6RW this area, 28.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 20.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.4% | 28.2% | -2.2% | 18.2% | 10.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.2% | 12.9% | -5.3% | 9.6% | 3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.2% | 13.2% | -5.0% | 13.4% | -0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 5.5% | 2.7% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.4% | 16.3% | 6.9% | 16.9% | -0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.3% | 20.6% | 4.3% | 33.8% | -13.2% |
| Other | 4.7% | 3.4% | -1.3% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 91.1% | 88.7% | -2.4% | 81.4% | 7.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 5% | 4.8% | -0.2% | 0.1% | 4.7% |
In this area, 87.9% 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 | 94.5% | 87.9% | -6.6% | 83.2% | 4.7% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 7.3% | 4.4% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| 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% | 87.9% | -6.1% | 83.2% | 4.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 6.5% | 6.2% | 9.8% | -3.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 4% | 3.7% | 2.9% | 1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.2% | 0.3% | -3.9% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.6% | 76.7% | -5.1% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 19.6% | 13.5% | 6.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.9% | 37.2% | 9.7% |
| Christian | 46.1% | 46.2% | -0.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 1.8% | 6.5% | -4.7% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Longacre was 44.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 5.9% lower than the Ash South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Longacre has the 18th lowest crime rate of 43 local areas in Ash South and the 214th highest crime rate of 430 local areas in Guildford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 66 Longacre, Aldershot, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2022-09-23 | £397,755 |
| 70 Longacre, Aldershot, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2022-03-31 | £400,691 |
| 72 Longacre, Aldershot, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2021-08-31 | £396,197 |
| 72 Longacre, Aldershot, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £212,500 | 2010-06-08 | £356,052 |
| 70 Longacre, Aldershot, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £219,000 | 2008-10-08 | £407,640 |
| Full-Time Employee | 139 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Other | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 45 |
| Construction | 28 |
| Education | 19 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manfield County First School Grange Road , Ash GU12 6ET | - not rated | 450 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ash Grange Nursery and Primary School Ash Church Road , GU12 6LX | 3out of 4 | 450 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walsh CofE Infant School Ash Street , GU12 6LT | - not rated | 536 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walsh Memorial CofE Controlled Infant School Ash Street , GU12 6LT | - not rated | 536 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walsh CofE Junior School Ash Street , GU12 6LT | - not rated | 536 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 | 536 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 | 1,048 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Connaught School Tongham Road , GU12 4AS | - not rated | 1,871 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Wavell School Lynchford Road , GU14 6BH | 3out of 4 | 3,796 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Hallows Catholic School Weybourne Road , GU9 9HF | 4out of 4 | 4,304 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Hallows Catholic School Weybourne Road , GU9 9HF | - not rated | 4,304 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 | 4,988 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 | 1,614 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 | 1,025 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grange Croft Road , Church Lane East GU11 3HR | - not rated | 2,788 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanley House School St Michael's Road , GU12 4JW | - not rated | 2,881 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Kwabena Montessori Independent School 17 Closeworth Road , GU14 6JH | - not rated | 3,549 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowhill School York Road , GU11 3JG | - not rated | 3,668 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | 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 | 392 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Greyhound Public House | The Greyhound, 1 Ash Street | 592 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happy Garden | 171 - 173 Ash Hill Road | 945 yd | |
| Ashvale kebab house | Unit 2, 248 Shawfield Road | 984 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Group | 69 Ash Street | 285 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ash United Football Club SHAWFIELD RECREATION GROUND SHAWFIELD RECREATION GROUND SHAWFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 384 yd |
| Ash Grange Primary School ASH CHURCH ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 451 yd |
| Walsh Cofe Junior School ASH STREET | grass pitches | 554 yd |
| Ash Victoria Hall ASH HILL ROAD | 913 yd | |
| Ash Manor Tennis Centre MANOR ROAD | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 1,006 yd |
| Ash Manor Sports Centre MANOR ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 1,006 yd |
| Ivy Lane Playing Fields IVY ROAD | grass pitches | 1,031 yd |
| Ash Manor School MANOR ROAD | grass pitches | 1,046 yd |
| Ash Tennis Club Ash Hill Road | tennis courts | 1,054 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 | 92.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 92.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 92.3% |
| 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 | 69 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 144.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.