Area Information for Orchard Close, Ash Vale, Aldershot, GU12 5HU

Summary Back to Top

Orchard Close in Ash Vale is in the South East region of England. The postcode is within the Ash Vale ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Godalming and Ash. This page combines information for the address Orchard Close, Ash Vale, Aldershot, GU12 5HU, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of GU12 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

For information about recent house sales in this postcode, please view our property sales page for GU12 5HU.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Guildford
Ward Ash Vale
Constituency Godalming and Ash * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency boundaries. To check your exact constituency by house number or name, use the TheyWorkForYou website at this link.
Region South East
Country England

Nearby Locations

Our information is available for almost all UK postcodes. Why not take a look at some of these other postcodes in the immediate vicinity of Orchard Close, Ash Vale, Aldershot, GU12 5HU:

Scotland Close, Ash Vale, Aldershot, GU12 5JJ
Lincoln Close, Ash Vale, Aldershot, GU12 5SU
Oaklea, Ash Vale, Aldershot, GU12 5HP
Scotland Farm Road, Ash Vale, Aldershot, GU12 5JA
Vale Road, Ash Vale, Aldershot, GU12 5HX
Elleray Court, Ash Vale, Aldershot, GU12 5EH

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about GU12 as a whole.

About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Orchard Close, Ash Vale, Aldershot, GU12 5HU is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses. The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

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Housing (36 Sales) Back to Top

House Prices

We have found 36 property sales in Orchard Close since the beginning of 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.


Housing Types Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Orchard Close, Ash Vale, Aldershot consists predominantly of semi-detached housing, which can be an indicator of an affluent neighbourhood. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 36
Semi-Detached 91
Terraced 1
Flat (Purpose-Built) 0
Flat (Converted) 1
Caravan/Park/Temporary 1
Total 130
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

This area consists predominantly of housing where the property is being repaid through a mortgage or shared ownership arrangement. The national average is just under 30%, while in this area it represents 50% of housing spaces.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 58
Owned with Mortgage 64
Shared Ownership 1
Rented: From Council 0
Rented: Other Social 1
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 4
Rented: Other 2
Rent Free 0
Total 130

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 26
Two People 52
Three People 20
Four People 27
Five People 6
Six People 1
Seven People 0
8+ People 0
Total 132

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Orchard Close, Ash Vale, Aldershot consists predominantly of single-family households, which is more common in suburban areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 26
Family Household 95
Other Household 7
Total 128

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 88
Deprived In One Dimension 30
Deprived In Two Dimensions 12
Deprived In Three Dimensions 0
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 130

People Back to Top

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in Godalming and Ash constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 48% male.

Gender
Male 158
Female 172
Total 330

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. In general, inner-city areas show high concentrations of people aged 18-30, suburbs show larger numbers of small children and adults aged 30-50, and rural and small towns are more popular with older workers and retirees. Many poorer areas lack a majority age group, which is due in part to the people in that area being constrained by circumstance rather than being able to choose where to retire, raise a family or grow up.

Age Groups
0-4 19
5-9 17
10-14 19
15-19 17
20-24 12
25-29 9
30-34 16
35-39 21
40-44 29
45-49 26
50-54 30
55-59 20
60-64 19
65-69 16
70-74 23
75-79 16
80-84 12
85+ 8
Total 329

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode GU12 5HU does not show a significant deviation from the average figures for the UK. In the UK as a whole, the average figures are approximately as follows for relationship statuses: 44.6% married, 37.9% single, 9% divorced, 6.2% widowed, and 2.3% separated.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 77
Married 158
Separated 2
Divorced 16
Widowed 16
Total 269

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

Health
Very Good 179
Good 111
Fair 31
Bad 6
Very Bad 3
Total 330

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021 census, across the UK 18.2% of residents had no qualification, 10.3% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.2% had 5+ GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS-Levels, 16.6% had 2+ A-Levels, 33.6% had a degree (or similar professional qualification), and 5.6% had an apprenticeship.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 101
Apprenticeship 10
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 47
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 43
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 32
No GCSEs or Equivalent 32
Other 4
Total 269

Culture Back to Top

Ethnic Group Embed This

This address (Orchard Close, Ash Vale, Aldershot) can be considered less ethnically diverse than the UK average. As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with residents of this area being 95% so.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 314
Mixed Ethnicity 3
Indian 2
Pakistani 5
Other Asian 1
Black African 4
Total 329

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 298
European Union 9
Rest of Europe 5
Africa 11
Middle East and Asia 5
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 1
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 1
British Overseas Territories 1
Total 331

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 298
10+ Years 14
5-10 Years 11
2-5 Years 1
Less Than 2 Years 5
Total 329

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to GU12 5HU.

Passport(s) Held
None 16
United Kingdom 295
Republic of Ireland 1
European Union 8
Rest of Europe 2
African Countries 7
Middle East or Asia 1
British Overseas Territories 0

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 121
Christian 182
Buddhist 1
Hindu 1
Jewish 1
Muslim 5
Sikh 0
Other Religion 1
Not Stated 16
Total 328

Employment Back to Top

Economic Activity Embed This

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 106
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 38
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 25
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 4
Unemployed 2
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 9
Retired 71
Looking After Home or Family 5
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 6
Other 1
Total 267

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 39
Professional Occupations 46
Associate Professional Occupations 20
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 21
Skilled Trades Occupations 11
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 16
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 5
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 9
Elementary Occupations 8
Total 175

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 64
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 63
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 42
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 28
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 7
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 24
Semi-Routine Occupation 20
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 14
Full-time Student 10
Total 272

Policing and Crime Back to Top

Orchard Close, Ash Vale, Aldershot, GU12 5HU is within the Ash Vale and Ash Wharf policing neighbourhood, under the Surrey Police force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view crimes committed near Orchard Close
Neighbourhood Team Address Ash Vale and Ash Wharf
Force Website: https://surrey.police.uk/

Data courtesy of police.uk. See our Data Sources page for more information.

Nearby Services Back to Top

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Below are the details of the closest services to Ash Vale. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for GU12 5HU.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to Orchard Close, Ash Vale, Aldershot, GU12 5HU. The nearest railway station is Ash Vale, approximately 0.7 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Ash Vale 0.7 miles
Ash 1 mile
North Camp 1 mile
Aldershot 1.9 miles
Wanborough 2.7 miles
Farnborough (Main) 2.8 miles
Farnborough North 2.9 miles
Frimley 3.6 miles
Farnham 4.6 miles
Brookwood 4.8 miles
Fleet 5 miles
Camberley 5.2 miles
Blackwater 5.4 miles
Worplesdon 6.4 miles
Guildford 6.4 miles
Sandhurst (Berks) 6.8 miles
Farncombe 6.8 miles
Godalming 6.9 miles
London Road (Guildford) 7 miles
Bagshot 7.3 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Orchard Close, Ash Vale, Aldershot, GU12 5HU. The nearest is Shawfield Primary School, approximately half a mile away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
Shawfield Primary School half a mile
    
Ash Grange Nursery and Primary School 0.9 miles
    
Holly Lodge Primary Academy 1.2 miles
    
Walsh CofE Infant School 1.2 miles
    
Walsh CofE Junior School 1.2 miles
    
Marlborough Infant School 1.2 miles
    
Alderwood School (All Through) 1.3 miles
    
South Farnborough Infant School 1.4 miles
    
St Mark's Church of England Aided Primary School 1.4 miles
    
South Farnborough Junior School 1.6 miles
    

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Orchard Close, Ash Vale, Aldershot, GU12 5HU. The nearest is Alderwood School, approximately 1.3 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
Alderwood School (All Through) 1.3 miles
    
Ash Manor School 1.5 miles
    
Salesian College 1.5 miles  
The Wavell School 1.6 miles
    
All Hallows Catholic School 2.9 miles
    
Farnham Heath End 3.3 miles
    
Cove School 3.6 miles
    
Tomlinscote School 4 miles
    
Bohunt Farnborough 4.2 miles
    
Kings International College 4.4 miles
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Orchard Close, Ash Vale, Aldershot, GU12 5HU. The nearest is Bartlett Group Practice - Ash Vale, approximately 570 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to Orchard Close, Ash Vale, Aldershot, GU12 5HU. The nearest is Mr R G Evans, approximately 200 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Name Approximate Distance*
Mr R G Evans 200 yards
Mr P C Jenkinson 1 mile
Clareville Dental Surgery 1.6 miles
Broadhurst Dental Surgery 1.6 miles
ACH Dental Practice 1.9 miles
Solent Dental Services 1.9 miles
Aldershot Dental Practice 2 miles
Terrace Dental 2.1 miles
Teeth for Life 2.2 miles
Queensmead Dental Practice 2.5 miles

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest hospitals to Orchard Close, Ash Vale, Aldershot, GU12 5HU. The nearest is Farnham Hospital & Centre For Health, approximately 3.9 miles away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Orchard Close, Ash Vale, Aldershot, GU12 5HU. The nearest is Optical Centre, approximately 580 yards away.

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.


 

Broadband Connectivity Back to Top

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Broadband in GU12 5HU

This postcode has support for gigabit broadband at one or more premises. Gigabit broadband is the latest high-speed standard, meaning fixed line broadband at a potential speed of 1,000Mbps or more - more than enough for even the most demanding household gaming, video calling, video and internet browsing needs. Note that occasionally some properties in a postcode may still not be eligible due to conditions on the ground, or the building structure. If you wish to enquire about a specific property in this postcode, contact the major suppliers, for instance Virgin Media, BT Broadband and Plusnet. For more information on Superfast Broadband, see the OpenReach website.

Broadband data is based on information provided by the major fixed internet service providers in the UK, including Virgin Media and BT. It does not include providers of satellite internet.

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Gigabit (1,000Mbps+) Internet Available? Yes
Ultrafast (300Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Superfast (30Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Maximum Download Speed Available 1000Mbps+

Top Broadband Suppliers Back to Top

Thanks to a survey[link] performed for Broadband Genie, we can show you the best broadband suppliers in the United Kingdom as of 2019. The most popular supplier was Plusnet, based on average scores for value, support, speed, reliability, customer service, security and whether the customer would recommend the supplier.

Supplier Customer Rating
Plusnet 76.2%
Zen Internet 75.8%
Post Office 74%
EE Broadband 73.4%
NOW TV 70.8%
Vodafone 70%
Sky Digital 69.2%
BT Broadband 67.4%
Virgin Media 67.4%
TalkTalk 65.2%
 

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