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.
HEATHER COTTAGES, GU12 5NP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HEATHER COTTAGES, GU12 5NP.
298
36
£ 61,700 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Holly Lodge Primary Academy
South Farnborough Infant School
South Farnborough Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Swan Public House1.0 km
- The Old Ford0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Lavang0.3 km
- The old Ford0.6 km
- Carriages Cafe0.3 km
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Woodstock Stores0.6 km
- Suzanne May T/A Dragonfly Therapy Ltd0.7 km
- Sanya Convenience Store0.3 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.1 km
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
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Postcode Profile: GU125NP · Data under Open Government Licence