Postcode GU12 5AL is located in an urban city, within the Ash Vale ward of Guildford in the South East region, and forms part of the Ash Vale area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 49.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Ash Vale is £69,136 per year. The nearest station is Ash Vale located about 0.9 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Ash Vale has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,604 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 49% least deprived areas in England.
Ash Vale has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 49.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 28.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 6.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Ash Vale is £69,136 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 92 ft away from GU12 5AL.
Ash Vale near GU12 5AL has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Ash Vale located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | Ash Vale | N/A | Walking directions to Ash Vale |
Based on 96 recent sales, the median property price is £362,500 in Ash Vale area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £746,500.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 17 | £520,000 |
| Flats | 12 | £214,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 29 | £425,000 |
| Terraced | 38 | £320,000 |
10 year median price trend in Ash Vale
In the GU12 5AL postcode area, located within Ash Vale, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Primary | Shawfield Primary School | Community school | Good | |
| 1.0 mi | All-through | Alderwood School | Community school | Good |
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of GU12 5AL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Ashvale Grocer | 8-12 Vale Road, Ash Vale, GU12 5HJ | Walking directions to Ashvale Grocer |
| 0.5 mi | Agisha food and wine | Guildford, GU12 5DJ | Walking directions to Agisha food and wine |
Annual council tax rates for Guildford district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.