guildford GU12 Postcodes
Spending a fortune on conveyancing?
Compare instant, low-cost online quotes from trusted conveyancing solicitors.
Backed by experts, our no-obligation service searches through the best conveyancing quotes on the market to save you time and money.
Guildford (GU12)
The GU12 postcode area is located in the Guildford postcode town region, within the county of Hampshire, and contains a total of 931 individual postcodes.
There are 11 electoral wards in the GU12 postcode area, including Aldershot, Alton, Bagshot, Bordon, Camberley, Cranleigh, Farnborough, Farnham, Fleet, Godalming, Guildford, Haslemere, Hindhead, Lightwater, Liphook, Liss, Midhurst, Petersfield, Petworth, Sandhurst, Virginia Water, Windlesham, Woking, Yateley which come under the local authority of the Rushmoor Council.
Combining the whole postcode region, 23% of people in GU12 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.
This does not mean that the people of GU12 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.
The GU12 postcode is an area of the Guildford district in Surrey, England. It covers small parts of Ash and Aldershot.
The GU12 postcode district is mostly residential and includes the suburbs of Ash Green, Compton, Mytchett and Tongham, although part of Ash Range is also marked by the postcode.
The area has a population of 24,264, with 65% of its residents being White British. The average house price in Guildford stands at £558,105, which is the fifth highest in the county.
Other than residential dwellings, the GU12 postcode district includes several small retail and commercial outlets, as well as a building distributed between industrial and leisure areas. There are three schools located in the postcode area, namely Ash Grange Primary School, St Mark's School and St Nicholas C of E Primary School.
Local transport links are provided by the A331 road and the A323, which both run parallel from west to east in the district. The nearest railway station is Ash Vale, located four miles south of Guildford, while Ash station is at the centre of the postcode district.
Notable local landmarks include the Ash Vale and Mytchett Place Recreation Ground, which are both situated at the centre of the postcode district, and Ash Manor Wildlife Conservatory which lies just north of Ash. Ash has an active social life, with social clubs, pubs and restaurants. The area is also home to a number of historic churches, such as Aldershot Free Church and the Anglican St Mark's Church.
Demographics
Hampshire
GU12 is located in the county of Hampshire, in England.
Hampshire has a total population of 1,829,500, making it the 5th largest county in the UK.
Hampshire has a total area of 1455 square miles, and a population density of 485 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.
| Outward Code | GU12 |
| Postal Town | Guildford |
| MSOA Name | Rushmoor 012 |
| LSOA Name | Rushmoor 012C |
| County | Hampshire |
| Region | Hampshire |
| Country | England |
| Local Authority | Rushmoor |
| Area Classification | Urban with City and Town |
GU12 Electoral Wards
The postal region of GU12, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:
Dig even deeper into the GU12 postcode by clicking on a postcode below:
Click on an outward postal code below for more information about the area. Each 'outward' postcode give you a comprehensive list of all postcodes within the outward code area (GU) and estimated address.
Click on an 'outward' code for more information. For example, the outward postcode page 'EC2M' will give you an alphabetical list covering all postcodes located in the region, from 'EC2M 1BB' through to 'EC2M 7YA'.
Chris H
Sunday, April 7, 2024
We don't have any views of GU12 right now. If you live in GU12 or have visited it, please help us to help others by telling others what you think of this neighbourhood.
Add your view of GU12
People need your local expertise. If you live in GU12 or have first-hand knowledge of the neighbourhood, please consider sharing your views. It's completely anonymous - all we ask is for your initials.
Please tell us what you like about the GU12 postcode area, what you don't like, and what it's like to live or work here.
| LOCAL AMENITIES | |
| FAMILY FRIENDLY | |
| PARKING | |
| GREEN SPACES |
Local News Hampshire
Hampshire & Isle of Wight: Friday's Big Picture
Showcasing the best images sent to us from around Hampshire & Isle of Wight.
BBC NewsEye test saved Hampshire life after optician spotted tumour
Katie Everett, 31, was referred to at Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital for an MRI scan after her optician noticed an abnormality in both of her eyes.
Hampshire ChronicleSouthampton stumble goes on with draw at Blackburn
Blackburn Rovers hold Southampton to a goalless draw at Ewood Park as Saints fail to win for the third game in a row.
BBC NewsThames Water troubles swell as parent firm defaults
Holding company Kemble has told lenders that it has failed to meet a deadline for interest payments.
BBC NewsAllied Office Machines sponsors Romsey Opportunity Group
The business will be sponsoring Romsey Opportunity Group, a charity which supports children under five with physical, emotional and sensory disabilities, and their families in a play-based setting.
Hampshire ChroniclePompey's Anjorin 'gutted' over injury-hit season
Portsmouth's Tino Anjorin shares his frustration at missing so much of Portsmouth's successful campaign.
BBC News9 common garden plants that seriously devalue your home
These 9 common garden plants could have a serious effect on your home value.
Hampshire ChronicleBroadlands invites engaged couples to wedding showcase
There will also be local wedding suppliers including hair stylists, dresses, make-up artists, stationery, harpists, jewellery, furniture, florist and wedding planners.
Hampshire ChronicleFrom the Postcode Area blog
Deciphering Crime Rates - a Deep Dive Into UK Postcode Analysis
Ever wondered about the crime rate in your UK postcode? You're not alone. We've dug deep into the data, uncovering trends and patterns that'll make your head spin.
Death of the High Street?
The BBC reports that despite councils' attempts to kurb them, the UK's high streets have seen a huge growth in fast food outlets. Could this mark the death knell for the Great British high street, and what can we do about it to halt its decline?
Discrimination by Postcode
You really couldn't make it up, could you? Some of the country's most vulnerable people are missing out on their weekly £25 Cold Weather Payment, just because the system that's in operation is discriminating against them because payments are based on postcode, rather than geographic location.
The Redesign is Underway
Well, the current website was absolutely in dire need of a good redesign - from the ground up. So I set out to pull it all apart and get it up and running again to become the most comprehensive guide to every postcode in the UK. And it's been a long, tough job from start to finish - and quite possibly the biggest project I've ever undertaken.
SOCIAL GRADES
According to census records, 23% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.