The postcode GU12 5BA is located in Guildford, in the county of Surrey. It was introduced in June 1981 and is an active postcode. GU12 5BA is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.
GU12 5BA is one of the least deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 8 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of GU12 5BA as Suburbanites > Suburban achievers > Detached retirement living.
The closest road name to GU12 5BA is Chandlers Road which is centered 37 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Shawfield Road and is 352 m away. The closest railway station is Ash Rail Station, 1.13 km away.
The closest primary school to GU12 5BA (for ages 11 and under) is Shawfield Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on February 1, 2018. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Salesian College.
The local pub for residents of GU12 5BA is The Admiral and is 357 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on December 30, 2021. The nearest takeaway food is available from Bo-Wah Fish Bar and is 297 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on January 28, 2022.
Policing for GU12 5BA is covered by the Surrey police force association and Surrey is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to GU12 5BA and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to GU12 5BA, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode GU12 5BA
| Introduction | June 1981 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Large User - allocated to single addresses receiving at least 500 mail items per day |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from GU12 5BA - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shawfield Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (February 1, 2018) | 673 m |
| Ash Grange Nursery and Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (February 12, 2020) | 1.17 km |
| Walsh Memorial CofE Controlled Infant School | Maintained school | 5-7 | Outstanding (December 12, 2013) | 1.78 km |
| Walsh CofE Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Requires improvement (September 19, 2018) | 1.78 km |
| Alderwood School | Maintained school | 5-16 | Good (January 9, 2020) | 2.24 km |
| Holly Lodge Primary Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Good (December 11, 2018) | 2.27 km |
| Ash Manor School | Maintained school | 11-16 | Good (March 16, 2017) | 2.34 km |
| Wyke Primary Academy | Academy | 4-11 | 2.37 km | |
| Marlborough Infant School | Maintained school | 4-7 | Good (November 6, 2019) | 2.6 km |
| South Farnborough Infant School | Maintained school | 5-7 | Outstanding (September 27, 2013) | 2.74 km |
| St Paul's CofE Infant School | Maintained school | 5-7 | Good (May 9, 2018) | 2.79 km |
| St Mark's Church of England Aided Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (July 12, 2012) | 2.81 km |
| Salesian College | Independent school | 11-18 | 2.93 km | |
| South Farnborough Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Outstanding (October 1, 2014) | 3.02 km |
| The Wavell School | Maintained school | 11-16 | Good (November 10, 2021) | 3.02 km |
| The Cambridge Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 3.14 km | |
| Talavera Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Outstanding (November 22, 2018) | 3.21 km |
| Talavera Infant School | Maintained school | 4-7 | Good (January 18, 2017) | 3.21 km |
| St Michael's Church of England Controlled Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Requires improvement (June 19, 2019) | 3.33 km |
| St Michael's Church of England Controlled Infant School | Maintained school | 5-7 | Outstanding (March 6, 2015) | 3.44 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from GU12 5BA - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbeywood | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 1, 2022 | 55 m | |
| The Co-operative Food | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 25, 2019 | 270 m | |
| Bo-Wah Fish Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 28, 2022 | 297 m | |
| Christmas Bakery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 19, 2021 | 297 m | |
| Lloyds Pharmacy | Exempt January 8, 2018 | 297 m | |
| Spice of India | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 31, 2018 | 297 m | |
| Vale Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good December 3, 2021 | 297 m | |
| The Admiral | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 30, 2021 | 357 m | |
| Ashvale Grocer Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 10, 2020 | 380 m | |
| Happy Garden | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 22, 2018 | 406 m | |
| Ashvale Kebab House | Awaiting Inspection | 419 m | |
| Ash Youth Centre | Exempt April 4, 2017 | 514 m | |
| Shawfield Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 11, 2022 | 673 m | |
| The Swan Public House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 25, 2019 | 678 m | |
| Sweet Sensation | Awaiting Inspection | 825 m | |
| Ashbourne Court | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 11, 2022 | 952 m | |
| Panino & Go | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 4, 2020 | 1 km | |
| Twin Larder | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 12, 2019 | 1 km | |
| Lion Brewery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good December 30, 2021 | 1.07 km | |
| Pinewood Stores | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 21, 2020 | 1.07 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to GU12 5BA - Data from Apr 2022
| Shawfield Road | 352 m | |
| Napier Lane | 371 m | |
| Council Offices | 382 m | |
| Napier Lane | 383 m | |
| Council Offices | 391 m | |
| Ash Rail Station | 1.13 km | |
| Ash Rail Station | 1.18 km | |
| Ash Vale Rail Station | 1.44 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 39.28 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 39.36 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport South Terminal | 40.39 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to GU12 5BA - Data from Dec 2021
| Stony Hill | 655 m | |
| Surprise Hill | 680 m | |
| Steel Hill | 894 m | |
| Gravelpit Hill | 899 m | |
| Ricochet Hill | 1.01 km | |
| Normandy Hill | 1.14 km | |
| Gold Valley Lakes | 1.16 km | |
| Fox Hills | 1.28 km | |
| Aldershot Stubs | 1.31 km | |
| Greatbottom Flash | 1.39 km | |
| Hollybush Park | 1.43 km | |
| Pit Hill | 1.55 km | |
| Little Mytchett Flash | 1.62 km | |
| Rand's Plantation | 1.66 km | |
| Ramillies Park | 1.77 km |
| Country | England |
| County | Surrey |
| Latitude | 51.25935700 |
| Longitude | -0.71733400 |
| OS Easting | 489599 |
| OS Northing | 0151914 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Surrey |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Surrey Heath |
| County Electorial Division | Ash ED |
| Electoral Ward | Ash Wharf |
| Local Authority District | Guildford |
| Region / Government Office Region | South East |
| European Electoral Region | South East |
| Local Enterprise Partnership | Primary: Enterprise M3 Secondary: |
| Local Learning and Skills Council | Surrey |
| International Territorial Level Code | E07000209 |
| Travel To Work Area | Guildford and Aldershot |
| NHS England Region | South East |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
Surrey |
| Cancer Alliance | Surrey and Sussex |
| Strategic Health Authority (SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB) |
South East Coast |
| Sustainability and Transformation Partnership |
Frimley Health and Care ICS |
| Clinical Comissioning Group (CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
NHS Frimley CCG |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Suburbanites Group: Suburban achievers Subgroup: Detached retirement living |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban city and town |
| Built-Up Area | Farnborough/Aldershot BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Farnborough BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33044188 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Guildford 004 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Guildford 004E |
| Output Area / Small Area | 6A3 |