GU12 postcode: what it's like to live there
The GU12 district covers Ash and Ash Vale, Aldershot, Pirbright. House prices, schools, crime and commuting, from the 9 neighbourhoods it covers.
House prices in GU12
Typical sale prices over the latest 12 months by type of home (HM Land Registry), across the district's neighbourhoods.
Commuting
Typical door-to-door times from GU12 at the morning rush: getting to the station, the train leaving between 07:00 and 08:45 with the wait included, and the walk at the end. Follow a link for the best places to live for that commute.
- London Waterloo: 70 min by train, door to door
Primary schools in GU12
- Alderwood School · GU12 4RZ · Requires improvement in some areas (2024) · Bottom 22% in England
- Ash Grange Nursery and Primary School · GU12 6LX · Improved significantly (2025) · Top 34% in England
- Holly Lodge Primary Academy · GU12 5PX · Standards maintained (2024) · Top 41% in England
- Shawfield Primary School · GU12 6SX · Good (2023) · Bottom 35% in England
- Walsh CofE Infant School · GU12 6LT · Good or better in every area (2025)
- Walsh CofE Junior School · GU12 6LT · Requires improvement (2022) · Bottom 1% in England
Secondary schools in GU12
- Alderwood School · GU12 4RZ · Requires improvement in some areas (2024) · Bottom 22% in England
- Ash Manor School · GU12 6QH · Remains Good (2022) · Top 29% in England
Nurseries and pre-schools in GU12
- Cherryvale Nursery · GU12 5NZ · Good (Ofsted)
- Pippas House Nursery · GU12 5AR
- Happy Days Pre-School · GU12 6RT · Good (Ofsted)
- Jack & Jill Nursery · GU12 6SX · Good (Ofsted)
- Tiny Tots Daycare · GU12 6LF · Good (Ofsted)
- Totterdown Preschool · GU12 6DA · Good (Ofsted)
- Deux Chats Pre-School Limited · GU12 4SE · Good (Ofsted)
- Little Flowers Day Nursery · GU12 4JQ · Good (Ofsted)
- Little Gems Aldershot · GU12 4NW
- Maple Vue Nursery · GU12 4RZ
GP surgeries in GU12
- The Border Practice · GU12 4DN
Neighbourhoods in GU12
Each neighbourhood's share of the district's postcodes. Open one for its prices, recent sales, crime, people and more.
| Neighbourhood | Share of GU12 | Typical home | Crime | Walk to a Good+ primary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ash Vale | 23% | £380k | Low | 14 min |
| Ash Wharf | 20% | £409k | Low | 7 min |
| Aldershot North Town | 20% | £350k | High | 18 min |
| Tongham | 17% | £420k | Low | 10 min |
| Aldershot Park | 10% | £360k | High | 13 min |
| Aldershot Manor Park | 6% | £402k | Low | 8 min |
| Pirbright & Normandy | 3% | £655k | Very low | 28 min |
Questions
Where is the GU12 postcode?
GU12 covers 9 neighbourhoods in Ash and Ash Vale, Aldershot, Pirbright, with 795 homes' and businesses' postcodes in use.
How much are houses in GU12?
The typical home price across GU12's neighbourhoods is £380k, against £300k for England.
What are the schools in GU12?
6 primary and 2 secondary state schools have a GU12 postcode.
How long is the commute from GU12?
Door to door by train at the morning rush: London Waterloo 70 minutes.