Postcode Analysis Guildford, South East

WHARF ROAD, GU12 5AY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WHARF ROAD, GU12 5AY.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

368

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 61,700 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: GU12 5AY is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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5/10
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6/10
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1/10
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5/10
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4/10
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9/10
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5/10
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9/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, GU12 5AY combines high owner-occupation (87%), strong property values (£310k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending up 36.0% year-on-year.

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

GU12 5AY is a sought-after residential area on Wharf Road, 1.1km from Ash Vale in Ash and Ash Vale. Administratively it sits within Ash Wharf ward and the Surrey Heath constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in GU12, GU12 5AY offers a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. At 48 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 87% 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 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £310k, up 36.0% year-on-year. 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 5AY are sourced from Output Area E00155227 (shared with 13 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 5AY. The average age is 48.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.4%
Asian / British Asian1.1%
Black / African / Caribbean1.4%
Other / Mixed2.2%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 313,500

4 sales · Mean £ 309,750

Flat

£ 229,500

4 sales · Mean £ 215,987

Detached

£ 503,500

2 sales · Mean £ 503,500

Semi-Detached

£ 580,000

1 sales · Mean £ 580,000

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

GU12 5AY has low crime rates — 28 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour19
Vehicle crime19
Violence and sexual offences18
Criminal damage and arson14
Other theft6

school Local Schools

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Shawfield Primary School

Good201 pupils0.5 km
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Ash Grange Nursery and Primary School

Good296 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Admiral0.3 km
  • The Swan Public House0.8 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Spice of India0.1 km
  • Vale Cafe0.1 km
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Supermarkets

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

3 nearby
  • Happy Garden0.3 km
  • Ashvale kebab house0.2 km
  • Bo-Wah Fish Bar0.1 km
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Ashvale Grocer Ltd0.2 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ash1.1 km
  • Ash Vale1.6 km
  • North Camp2.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Shawfield Road0.2 km
  • Council Offices0.2 km
  • Council Offices0.3 km
  • Shawfield Road0.3 km
  • Napier Lane0.3 km