Postcode Analysis East Hampshire, South East

SHEAR HILL, GU31 4BB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHEAR HILL, GU31 4BB.

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Population

350

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 59,600 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: GU31 4BB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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6/10
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10/10
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5/10
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5/10
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1/10
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10/10
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6/10
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8/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, GU31 4BB combines high owner-occupation (79%), strong property values (£1.2M median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £1.2M prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 3.5% year-on-year.

home £1,179,000 median price shield Safety 6/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

GU31 4BB is a sought-after residential area on Shear Hill, 0.3km from Sheet in East Hampshire. Administratively it sits within Petersfield St Peter's ward and the East Hampshire constituency.

For serious buyers, GU31 4BB is a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 79% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.2M, down 3.5% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for GU31 4BB are sourced from Output Area E00172137 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GU31 4BB. The average age is 46.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.0%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 1,179,000

4 sales · Mean £ 1,190,750

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

GU31 4BB has low crime rates — 9 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are burglary and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Burglary7
Violence and sexual offences5
Other theft3
Criminal damage and arson3
Other crime2

school Local Schools

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Herne Junior School

Good478 pupils0.3 km
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Sheet Primary School

Good105 pupils0.5 km
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Petersfield Infant School

Requires Improvement334 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Euro Garages, including Subway and Greggs0.4 km
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Herne Farm Leisure Centre0.6 km
  • Petersfield Town FC0.6 km
  • The Half Moon0.4 km
  • The Queens Head0.5 km
  • Harris Inns1.0 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • The Southern Co-Operative Limited0.6 km
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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • The Plump Duck1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Petersfield1.4 km
  • Liss4.2 km
  • Liphook10.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Old Mill Lane0.2 km
  • Old Mill Lane0.2 km
  • Churchers College0.3 km
  • The Half Moon0.3 km
  • Churchers College0.4 km