Postcode Analysis Guildford, South East

HEATHER COTTAGES, GU12 5NP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HEATHER COTTAGES, GU12 5NP.

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Population

298

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 61,700 /yr

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Employed

59%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: GU12 5NP is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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

Families dominate this postcode. With 71% owner-occupation and average age 36, GU12 5NP has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £404k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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

GU12 5NP is a safe, established residential area on Heather Cottages, 0.6km from Ash Vale in Ash and Ash Vale. Administratively it sits within Ash Vale ward and the Surrey Heath constituency.

For families considering a move, GU12 5NP represents a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. By day, the area transitions to a business parks character: manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. An average age of 36 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 71% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £404k.

Census 2021 statistics for GU12 5NP are sourced from Output Area E00155202 (shared with 14 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 5NP. The average age is 35.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.9%
Asian / British Asian3.4%
Black / African / Caribbean1.0%
Other / Mixed0.7%

Economic Activity

59%Active
FT: 44%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

£ 405,000

7 sales · Mean £ 375,928

Terraced

£ 400,000

1 sales · Mean £ 400,000

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

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

Violence and sexual offences26
Anti-social behaviour10
Public order7
Other theft6
Criminal damage and arson5

school Local Schools

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Holly Lodge Primary Academy

Good422 pupils0.6 km
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South Farnborough Infant School

Outstanding294 pupils1.4 km
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South Farnborough Junior School

Outstanding407 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Swan Public House1.0 km
  • The Old Ford0.6 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Lavang0.3 km
  • The old Ford0.6 km
  • Carriages Cafe0.3 km
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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Woodstock Stores0.6 km
  • Suzanne May T/A Dragonfly Therapy Ltd0.7 km
  • Sanya Convenience Store0.3 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.1 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • The Greedy Pig0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ash Vale0.2 km
  • North Camp0.6 km
  • Farnborough2.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Ash Vale Railway Station0.1 km
  • Ash Vale Railway Station0.1 km
  • Ash Vale Rail Station0.2 km
  • Ash Vale Rail Station0.2 km
  • Ash Vale Rail Station0.2 km