The GU51 postcode district is a postal district located in the GU Guildford postcode area with a population of 25,130 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census.
Map of the GU51 Postcode District
Overview of GU51 Postcode District
The GU51 postcode district, nestled in the North East of Hampshire, encompasses Central and Northern Fleet, Crookham Village, and beyond. Although Church Crookham area lies just across the Basingstoke Canal, it is not included in the GU51 sector. This district, part of the vibrant Fleet area, is known for its large housing developments like Ancells Farm, Elvetham Heath, and Edenbrook - the latter being the location of the Hart Leisure Centre and swimming pool. Currently, the Hareshill development is under construction off Hitches Lane within the GU51 area.
Transportation in GU51
Transport-wise, the GU51 district's north-western corner is marked by junction 4a of the M3 Motorway, a crucial link between London and Southampton. This motorway not only bisects the region but also features the famous Fleet Services. Fleet Station, within the GU51 sector, offers regular train services to London Waterloo and Basingstoke, facilitating commuter movement.
Fleet Town: A Victorian Gem
The GU51 area, particularly Fleet town, is predominantly Victorian, boasting a bustling high street and shopping centre. Home to the Hart District Council, Fleet's town centre in the GU51 postcode offers a plethora of unique shops, restaurants, a library, and the Harlington Centre, a hub for shows and concerts.
Fleet Annual Carnival: A Local Highlight
Every July, the Fleet Annual Carnival brings a vibrant celebration to the GU51 area. This much-anticipated event sees the main road closed to make way for a colorful procession through the town. Local businesses and charities participate with creatively themed floats, adding a festive spirit to the streets of Fleet. Alongside the procession, the carnival features an array of food stalls, live music, entertaining shows, and a fun fair. In an era where traditional town carnivals are becoming increasingly rare, Fleet's annual carnival stands out as a cherished tradition, drawing both locals and visitors to experience the community's lively culture and camaraderie.
Nature and Recreation in GU51
For nature enthusiasts and walkers in the GU51 Fleet area, Fleet Pond, Hampshire's largest freshwater lake, offers a scenic circular walk popular among joggers and bird watchers. The Heron on the Lake, a renowned waterfront restaurant, is a perfect dining spot after a day of exploration. Another attraction within the GU51 sector is the Basingstoke Canal, where visitors can enjoy a picturesque walk from Reading Road Wharf carpark in Fleet's heart to Crookham Village.
Accommodation in GU51 Fleet
Accommodation in Fleet's GU51 district ranges from the luxurious Lismoyne Hotel to budget-friendly options like the Premier Inn near the station and the Holiday Inn Express in the town centre.
Challenges and Amenities in GU51 Fleet
A common issue raised about Fleet in the GU51 area is the distance from the Fleet station to the town centre, a 15-20 minute walk. However, this is easily addressed with bus or taxi services. Another concern is the number of vacant shops in the Hart shopping centre and on the High Street. Despite this, Fleet remains a sought-after location for retirement homes, offering convenient amenities such as supermarkets including Waitrose, Sainsbury's, and Marks & Spencer's within the GU51 postcode.
The area of the GU51 postcode district is 6.22 square miles which is 16.10 square kilometres or 3,979.63 acres.
Currently, the GU51 district has about 780 postcode units spread across 5 geographic postcode sectors.
Given that each sector allows for 400 unique postcode combinations, the district has a capacity of 2,000 postcodes. With 780 postcodes already in use, this leaves 1220 units available.
The largest settlement in the GU51 postal code is FLEET followed by Crookham Village, and Church Crookham.
The GU51 Postcode shares a border with GU10 (Tongham, Wrecclesham, Lower Bourne), GU52 (Church Crookham, FLEET), GU14 (FARNBOROUGH) and RG27 (HOOK, Hartley Wintney, Sherfield-on-Loddon).
The primary settlement in the GU51 postcode district is Fleet, located in Hampshire. Other significant settlements in this district include Church Crookham and Crookham Village. The post town for this district is Fleet, and it is located in Hampshire, England.
For the district GU51, we have data on 6 postcode sectors. Here's a breakdown: The sector GU51 1, covers Fleet in Hampshire. The sector GU51 2, covers Fleet in Hampshire. The sector GU51 3, covers Fleet in Hampshire. The sector GU51 4, covers Fleet in Hampshire. The sector GU51 5, covers Fleet and Crookham Village and Church Crookham in Hampshire. The sector GU51 9 is non-geographic. It's often designated for PO Boxes, large organisations, or special services.
Map of the GU51 Postcode District
Explore the GU51 postcode district by using our free interactive map.
When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, for a breakdown in the GU51 District: the district mostly encompasses the Hart District area with a total of 822 postcodes.
Recent House Sales in GU51
| Date | Price | Address |
|---|---|---|
| 06/10/2023 | £120,000 | Clarence Road, Fleet, GU51 3SH |
| 04/10/2023 | £154,000 | Swan Way, Church Crookham, Fleet, GU51 5TU |
| 03/10/2023 | £415,000 | Fleet Road, Fleet, GU51 4BE |
| 28/09/2023 | £392,000 | Holland Gardens, Fleet, GU51 3NE |
| 27/09/2023 | £275,000 | Branksomewood Road, Fleet, GU51 4JS |
| 25/09/2023 | £486,000 | Frere Avenue, Fleet, GU51 5AP |
| 22/09/2023 | £765,000 | Highdown, Fleet, GU51 4PS |
| 15/09/2023 | £345,000 | Bluebell Walk, Fleet, GU51 4ST |
| 12/09/2023 | £250,000 | Kings Place, Fleet, GU51 3FS |
| 12/09/2023 | £550,000 | The West Hundreds, Fleet, GU51 1ER |
Weather Forecast for GU51
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 47.00% | WNW 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 46.00% | W 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 46.00% | NNW 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 12.00% | NE 4 mph |
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 9.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 6.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 7.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 7.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 15.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 18.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 13.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 11.00% | ENE 7 mph |
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 16.00% | E 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Light rain | 4.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 50.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 19.00% | NE 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 16.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 18.00% | E 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 51.00% | ENE 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Light rain | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 52.00% | ENE 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Heavy rain | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 75.00% | ENE 11 mph |
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Heavy rain | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 76.00% | ENE 11 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Heavy rain | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 76.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Heavy rain | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 71.00% | ESE 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Light rain | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 57.00% | ESE 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Light rain shower (day) | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 41.00% | SSW 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 13.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 40.00% | WSW 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 16.00% | SW 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 6.00% | WSW 7 mph |
Where is the GU51 Postcode District?
The postcode district GU51 is located in the town of Fleet. It is situated near several other towns, including Yateley to the north, Farnborough to the east, Aldershot to the southeast, Hook to the west, and Farnham to the south. The district is approximately 34.6 miles away from the centre of London.
The district is within the post town of FLEET.
The sector has postcodes within the nation of England.
The GU51 Postcode District is in the North Hampshire region of Hampshire and Isle of Wight within the South East (England).
| Postcode Sector | Delivery Office |
|---|---|
| GU51 1 | Fleet Delivery Office |
| GU51 2 | Fleet Delivery Office |
| GU51 3 | Fleet Delivery Office |
| GU51 4 | Fleet Delivery Office |
| GU51 5 | Fleet Delivery Office |
| G | U | 5 | 1 | - | X | X | X |
| G | U | 5 | 1 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Current Monthly Rental Prices
| # Bedrooms | Min Price | Max Price | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| £825 | £1,460 | £1,143 | |
| 1 | £875 | £1,025 | £967 |
| 2 | £950 | £1,650 | £1,319 |
| 3 | £1,650 | £2,100 | £1,875 |
| 4 | £1,950 | £2,495 | £2,232 |
| 5 | £2,850 | £4,000 | £3,615 |
Current House Prices
| # Bedrooms | Min Price | Max Price | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | £60,000 | £443,950 | £181,315 |
| 2 | £125,000 | £624,950 | £302,570 |
| 3 | £215,000 | £1,500,000 | £535,265 |
| 4 | £510,000 | £1,800,000 | £776,634 |
| 5 | £575,000 | £1,800,000 | £987,500 |
| 6 | £850,000 | £2,000,000 | £1,269,000 |
| 16 | £3,000,000 | £3,000,000 | £3,000,000 |
Estate Agents who Operate in the GU51 District
| Logo | Name | Brand Name | Address | Contact Number | Total Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Fleet | Bridges Estate Agents | 4-6 Reading Road South, Fleet, GU52 7QL | 01252 221905 | 45 |
 | Fleet | McCarthy Holden | 110 Fleet Road, Fleet, GU51 4PA | 01252 221968 | 32 |
 | Fleet | Nicholsons | 247 Fleet Road Fleet GU51 3BN | 01252 221918 | 19 |
 | Fleet | Mackenzie Smith | 94 Fleet Road, Fleet, GU51 4PA | 01252 221910 | 16 |
 | Fleet | Hamptons Sales | 171-173 Fleet Road, Fleet, GU51 3PD | 01252 221908 | 15 |
| Type of Property | 2018 Average | 2018 Sales | 2017 Average | 2017 Sales | 2016 Average | 2016 Sales | 2015 Average | 2015 Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £622,526 | 184 | £649,908 | 204 | £648,994 | 158 | £595,351 | 181 |
| Semi-Detached | £401,406 | 104 | £436,661 | 98 | £399,165 | 72 | £350,786 | 81 |
| Terraced | £348,021 | 83 | £355,046 | 75 | £349,759 | 99 | £318,706 | 88 |
| Flats | £228,439 | 128 | £242,422 | 156 | £242,406 | 234 | £234,241 | 166 |