Postcode Analysis East Hampshire, South East

COLLEGE STREET, GU31 4BJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COLLEGE STREET, GU31 4BJ.

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Population

225

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Avg Age

60

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Avg Income

£ 46,700 /yr

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Employed

36%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: GU31 4BJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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Area Character

GU31 4BJ is a settled retirement community — average age 60, 75% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. Moderate crime is broadly acceptable given the residential nature here (avg age: 60).

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

GU31 4BJ is a well-regarded residential area on College Street, 0.3km from Petersfield in Petersfield. Administratively it sits within Petersfield St Peter's ward and the East Hampshire constituency.

For families considering a move, GU31 4BJ represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. Average age 60 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 75% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 63 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for GU31 4BJ are sourced from Output Area E00115031 (shared with 16 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 4BJ. The average age is 60.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.4%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed3.1%

Economic Activity

36%Active
FT: 25%
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.

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Crime around GU31 4BJ is moderate at 63 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences117
Anti-social behaviour34
Shoplifting29
Criminal damage and arson26
Public order26

school Local Schools

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Petersfield Infant School

Requires Improvement334 pupils0.3 km
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The Petersfield School

Outstanding1390 pupils0.7 km
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Herne Junior School

Good478 pupils0.8 km
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Sheet Primary School

Good105 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

30 nearby
  • Euro Garages, including Subway and Greggs0.7 km
  • Petersfield Open Air Pool0.2 km
  • Rowswells0.2 km
  • Simply African Food Ltd0.3 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.2 km
  • + 25 more
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Pub, NightClub

16 nearby
  • Herne Farm Leisure Centre0.6 km
  • Petersfield Town FC0.4 km
  • Black Sheep0.4 km
  • George0.3 km
  • Petersfield Bowls and Snooker Club0.3 km
  • + 11 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • The Southern Co-Operative Limited0.6 km
  • Lidl0.5 km
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.2 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • + 1 more
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Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • The Plump Duck0.6 km
  • TSK Petersfield0.5 km
  • Chinwag's0.1 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.4 km
  • Hong Kong House0.4 km
  • + 4 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Causeway Guest House0.7 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

31 nearby
  • Cloisters Continental Cafe0.3 km
  • Gallery No 300.2 km
  • La Piazzetta0.3 km
  • Lemon Grass0.4 km
  • Malabon Tandoori Restaurant0.4 km
  • + 26 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Petersfield0.5 km
  • Liss5.2 km
  • Liphook11.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Waitrose Car Park0.1 km
  • Waitrose Car Park0.2 km
  • King George Avenue0.2 km
  • King George Avenue0.2 km
  • Tor Way0.2 km