Postcode Analysis Guildford, South East

VALE ROAD, GU12 5HS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VALE ROAD, GU12 5HS.

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Population

250

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 61,700 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: GU12 5HS represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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4/10
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6/10
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1/10
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7/10
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3/10
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7/10
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6/10
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6/10
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10/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. GU12 5HS's low deprivation rank, 73% ownership, and £473k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

GU12 5HS is a sought-after residential area on Vale Road, 0.9km from Ash Vale in Ash and Ash Vale. Administratively it sits within Ash Wharf ward and the Surrey Heath constituency.

For serious buyers, GU12 5HS is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 73% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £473k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for GU12 5HS are sourced from Output Area E00155228 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GU12 5HS. The average age is 40.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British89.3%
Asian / British Asian7.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.6%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 442,500

6 sales · Mean £ 451,666

Detached

£ 415,000

3 sales · Mean £ 413,333

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

GU12 5HS has low crime rates — 27 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are vehicle crime and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Vehicle crime24
Violence and sexual offences23
Anti-social behaviour21
Criminal damage and arson15
Other theft8

school Local Schools

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Shawfield Primary School

Good201 pupils0.7 km
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Ash Grange Nursery and Primary School

Good296 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Admiral0.0 km
  • The Swan Public House0.6 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Spice of India0.3 km
  • The Lake House1.0 km
  • Vale Cafe0.3 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • The Co-operative Food0.3 km
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Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Happy Garden0.5 km
  • Ashvale kebab house0.4 km
  • Bo-Wah Fish Bar0.3 km
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Ashvale Grocer Ltd0.3 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ash1.4 km
  • Ash Vale1.4 km
  • North Camp1.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Napier Lane0.0 km
  • Napier Lane0.0 km
  • Shawfield Road0.3 km
  • Shawfield Road0.4 km
  • St Mary's Road0.5 km