The postcode GU12 6BU is located in Guildford, in the county of Surrey. It was introduced in December 2001 and is an active postcode. GU12 6BU is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
GU12 6BU is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 2.6 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 6BU as Urbanites > Urban professionals and families > Multi-ethnic professionals with families.
The closest road name to GU12 6BU is Dean Close which is centered 32 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Ash Hill Road and is 125 m away. The closest railway station is Ash Rail Station, 306 m away.
The closest primary school to GU12 6BU (for ages 11 and under) is Ash Grange Nursery and Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on February 12, 2020.
The local pub for residents of GU12 6BU is Lion Brewery and is 81 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Good on December 30, 2021. The nearest takeaway food is available from China Express and is 371 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on November 19, 2021.
Residents reported an average download speed of 91.9 Mbps and an average upload speed of 15.1 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 2.3 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.5 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for GU12 6BU 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 6BU and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to GU12 6BU, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode GU12 6BU
| Introduction | December 2001 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from GU12 6BU - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ash Grange Nursery and Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (February 12, 2020) | 488 m |
| Shawfield Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (February 1, 2018) | 963 m |
| Walsh Memorial CofE Controlled Infant School | Maintained school | 5-7 | Outstanding (December 12, 2013) | 1.49 km |
| Walsh CofE Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Requires improvement (September 19, 2018) | 1.49 km |
| Wyke Primary Academy | Academy | 4-11 | 1.84 km | |
| Ash Manor School | Maintained school | 11-16 | Good (March 16, 2017) | 1.88 km |
| St Paul's CofE Infant School | Maintained school | 5-7 | Good (May 9, 2018) | 2.2 km |
| Alderwood School | Maintained school | 5-16 | Good (January 9, 2020) | 2.46 km |
| Holly Lodge Primary Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Good (December 11, 2018) | 3.33 km |
| St Michael's Church of England Controlled Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Requires improvement (June 19, 2019) | 3.4 km |
| St Michael's Church of England Controlled Infant School | Maintained school | 5-7 | Outstanding (March 6, 2015) | 3.42 km |
| Park Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (May 9, 2019) | 3.57 km |
| Marlborough Infant School | Maintained school | 4-7 | Good (November 6, 2019) | 3.63 km |
| Talavera Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Outstanding (November 22, 2018) | 3.69 km |
| Talavera Infant School | Maintained school | 4-7 | Good (January 18, 2017) | 3.69 km |
| South Farnborough Infant School | Maintained school | 5-7 | Outstanding (September 27, 2013) | 3.83 km |
| The Cambridge Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 3.84 km | |
| St Mark's Church of England Aided Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (July 12, 2012) | 3.88 km |
| The Wavell School | Maintained school | 11-16 | Good (November 10, 2021) | 4.02 km |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Outstanding (September 14, 2011) | 4.02 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from GU12 6BU - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lion Brewery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good December 30, 2021 | 81 m | |
| Pinewood Stores | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 21, 2020 | 81 m | |
| Panino & Go | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 4, 2020 | 88 m | |
| Twin Larder | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 12, 2019 | 88 m | |
| Ashbourne Court | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 11, 2022 | 140 m | |
| China Express | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 19, 2021 | 371 m | |
| Curzon | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory November 26, 2021 | 371 m | |
| Sweet Sensation | Awaiting Inspection | 482 m | |
| Ash Grange Nursery and Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good September 23, 2021 | 488 m | |
| Ash Youth Centre | Exempt April 4, 2017 | 651 m | |
| St Peters Centre | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 13, 2022 | 722 m | |
| Happy Garden | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 22, 2018 | 915 m | |
| Shawfield Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 11, 2022 | 963 m | |
| Ashvale Kebab House | Awaiting Inspection | 1.03 km | |
| The Co-operative Food | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 25, 2019 | 1.03 km | |
| Longfield Stores | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory November 6, 2018 | 1.04 km | |
| Say it with Cake by Nell | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 12, 2021 | 1.07 km | |
| Bo-Wah Fish Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 28, 2022 | 1.08 km | |
| Christmas Bakery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 19, 2021 | 1.08 km | |
| Lloyds Pharmacy | Exempt January 8, 2018 | 1.08 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to GU12 6BU - Data from Apr 2022
| Ash Hill Road | 125 m | |
| Ash Hill Road | 138 m | |
| Chester Road | 188 m | |
| Chester Road | 201 m | |
| Nightingale Road | 265 m | |
| Ash Rail Station | 306 m | |
| Ash Rail Station | 327 m | |
| Ash Vale Rail Station | 2.49 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 38.46 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 38.54 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport South Terminal | 39.57 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to GU12 6BU - Data from Dec 2021
| Surprise Hill | 547 m | |
| Gravelpit Hill | 552 m | |
| Normandy Hill | 981 m | |
| Whitegate Copse | 1.04 km | |
| College Copse | 1.16 km | |
| Stony Hill | 1.23 km | |
| Rand's Plantation | 1.23 km | |
| Bin Wood | 1.34 km | |
| Ricochet Hill | 1.35 km | |
| Kiln Copse | 1.39 km | |
| Fox Hills | 1.45 km | |
| Bushylees Copse | 1.71 km | |
| Gold Valley Lakes | 1.8 km | |
| Highfield Copse | 1.82 km | |
| Steel Hill | 1.89 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for GU12 6BU - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 79.1 Mbps | 91.9 Mbps | 205 Mbps |
| Upload | 19.5 Mbps | 15.1 Mbps | 21 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 3 | 1 |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 101.8 | 16.7 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | - | - |
Energy usage data for GU12 6BU - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | Surrey |
| Latitude | 51.25114400 |
| Longitude | -0.70883600 |
| OS Easting | 490208 |
| OS Northing | 0151011 |
| 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: Urbanites Group: Urban professionals and families Subgroup: Multi-ethnic professionals with families |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban city and town |
| Built-Up Area | Farnborough/Aldershot BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Aldershot BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33044212 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Guildford 010 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Guildford 010C |
| Output Area / Small Area | 5A2 |