Postcode Analysis Guildford, South East

TOWNSEND CLOSE, GU12 6FJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TOWNSEND CLOSE, GU12 6FJ.

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Population

355

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 62,900 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: GU12 6FJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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7/10
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9/10
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3/10
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9/10
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4/10
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9/10
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6/10
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9/10
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3/10
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Area Character

GU12 6FJ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £552k, 89% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £552k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

GU12 6FJ is a sought-after residential area on Townsend Close, 0.6km from Ash Green in Ash and Ash Vale. Administratively it sits within Ash South and Tongham ward and the Surrey Heath constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in GU12, GU12 6FJ offers a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 89% 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 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £552k. 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 6FJ are sourced from Output Area E00155165 (shared with 9 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 6FJ. The average age is 42.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.6%
Asian / British Asian3.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed4.7%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 41%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 552,500

4 sales · Mean £ 540,000

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

GU12 6FJ has low crime rates — 25 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences26
Criminal damage and arson16
Anti-social behaviour15
Vehicle crime9
Drugs7

school Local Schools

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Ash Grange Nursery and Primary School

Good296 pupils0.3 km
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Walsh Memorial CofE Controlled Infant School

Outstanding171 pupils0.9 km
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Walsh CofE Junior School

Requires Improvement211 pupils0.9 km
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Shawfield Primary School

Good201 pupils1.0 km
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Ash Manor School

Good1061 pupils1.1 km
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St Paul's CofE Infant School

Good86 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Longfield Stores0.5 km
  • Ash Retail - Onestop0.7 km
  • Big Chief Hemp Ltd0.4 km
  • Eco Art by Jonnie0.5 km
  • Tilthams Service Station0.7 km
  • + 2 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Willow Park Cafe0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Lion Brewery0.8 km
  • The Greyhound Public House0.9 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-operative Group0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ash0.4 km
  • Ash Vale3.0 km
  • Aldershot3.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Grange Road0.1 km
  • Grange Road0.1 km
  • Collins Gardens0.1 km
  • Collins Gardens0.1 km
  • Willow Fields0.2 km