Denton Close Ash Vale, Guildford
9 addresses across 2 postcodes (GU12), about 100 m long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 16003002.
- Sales: 9 recorded sales since 1995; in 2022 the median was £460,000 across 3 sales.
- Energy: 8 homes have an energy certificate (B: 8).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in Guildford costs £2,547 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Ash Vale, about 350 m away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Snaky Lane Nature Reserve, is about 500 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 69 to 70 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 9 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is North Camp Surgery, about 1.8 km (1.1 miles) away.
- People: About 720 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 66% of households owned their home and 35% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 24 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 3 | £460,000 | £430,000 | £460,000 |
| 2021 | 6 | £413,500 | £410,000 | £430,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Jun 2022 | 7 GU12 5RU | Semi-detached | £460,000 | |
| 16 May 2022 | 8 GU12 5RU | Semi-detached | £430,000 | |
| 5 May 2022 | 4 GU12 5RU | Semi-detached | £460,000 | |
| 30 Sep 2021 | 2 GU12 5RU | Semi-detached | £430,000 | New build. |
| 30 Jun 2021 | 3 GU12 5RU | Semi-detached | £418,000 | New build. |
| 25 Jun 2021 | 6 GU12 5RU | Semi-detached | £412,000 | New build. |
| 28 May 2021 | 4 GU12 5RU | Semi-detached | £410,000 | New build. |
| 28 May 2021 | 1 GU12 5RU | Semi-detached | £410,000 | New build. |
| 21 May 2021 | 5 GU12 5RU | Semi-detached | £415,000 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
8 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 86 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (8). Built: 2021 (7); 2022 (1).
Council tax
What each band costs in Guildford in 2026-27: Band D £2,547 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,698 | £1,981 | £2,264 | £2,547 | £3,113 | £3,679 | £4,246 | £5,095 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band C (36% of about 1,320 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 9 addresses are between 69 m and 70 m above sea level (69 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GU12 5PA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| GU12 5RU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Ash Vale 358,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 350 m |
| North Camp 251,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 550 m (0.3 miles) | |
| Ash 259,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 5 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 12 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Carrington Lane Ash Vale | 110 m |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Apcoa | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 28.5 km (18 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | North Camp Surgery | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Home County Pharmacy | 230 m |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Frimley Park Hospital | 5.1 km (3.2 miles) |
| Police station | Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | Cashpoint® 92-94 Queensmead Lloyds Bank | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Snaky Lane Nature Reserve 3.1 ha | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 660 m² | 220 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 7.6 ha | 220 m |
| Allotments | Park Road Allotments 1.5 ha | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 3.1 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Military Cemetery, Aldershot, a registered park or garden (Grade II*), 2.8 km (1.7 miles) south-west.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Military Cemetery, Aldershot | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Little Mytchett Flash | Lake or reservoir | 320 m south-east |
| Ash Vale | Wood | 350 m west |
| Greatbottom Flash | Lake or reservoir | 530 m (0.3 miles) south-east |
| Furze Hill | Hill | 590 m (0.4 miles) east |
| Mytchett Lake | Lake or reservoir | 670 m (0.4 miles) north |
| Foxholes Bottom | Valley | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.4 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 8 | 9 |
1 of the street's 9 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Guildford: see them on the Guildford page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holly Lodge Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 470 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| South Farnborough Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| South Farnborough Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No overall grade (Jun 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| St Mark's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Marlborough Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | Good (Nov 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherryvale Nursery GU12 5NZ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 100 m | 5 Very good | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Tesco GU12 5QF | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 190 m | 5 Very good | 30 Jan 2025 |
| The Greedy Pig GU12 5QF | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 220 m | 5 Very good | 20 Dec 2024 |
| Sylvia's Patisserie GU12 5QJ | Manufacturers/packers | 340 m | 5 Very good | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Impact Food Group trading as Dolce@Holly Lodge Primary Academy GU12 5PX | School/college/university | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 2 Improvement necessary | 24 Sep 2026 |
| Holly Lodge Primary Academy GU12 5PX | School/college/university | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 1 Oct 2026 |
| Woodstock Stores GU12 5PP | Retailers - other | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 11 Dec 2024 |
| Carriages Cafe GU12 5LN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 21 Feb 2025 |
| Sanya Convenience Store GU12 5LN | Retailers - other | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 11 Sep 2025 |
| Lavang indian Gastronomy GU12 5LN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 29 Oct 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 14 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Winter Close (6); On or near Station View (5); On or near Sovereign Gardens (4); On or near Nexus Park (3); On or near Carrington Lane (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 19% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 66% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 30% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 8% | 17% |
| Private rented | 25% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 69% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 16% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 38% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 48% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 6% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 7% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 61% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 10% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 35% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 14% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 96% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 8 to 9 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
- Food hygiene ratings Holly Lodge Primary Academy (school/college/university, GU12 5PX) now 4 Good, was Awaiting inspection (rated 1 October 2026) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Rosemary Avenue · Frimley Road · Winter Close · Station View · Sovereign Gardens · Frimley Road · Carrington Lane · Furze Close · Birch Way · Lysons Avenue · Cypress Grove · Warwick Road
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.