Postcode Analysis East Hampshire, South East

IDSWORTH DOWN, GU31 4BL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for IDSWORTH DOWN, GU31 4BL.

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Population

366

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Avg Age

56

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Avg Income

£ 59,600 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: GU31 4BL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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5/10
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4/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Average age 56, 74% owned. GU31 4BL is quintessential settled, mature residential territory — long-term residents, quiet streets, minimal rental churn. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £504k reflects the demand.

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

GU31 4BL is a sought-after residential area on Idsworth Down, 0.5km from Petersfield in Petersfield. Administratively it sits within Petersfield St Peter's ward and the East Hampshire constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in GU31, GU31 4BL offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 56 average age marks this as a deeply established neighbourhood — expect quiet streets, long-term homeowners, and strong community continuity. 74% 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 48 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £504k. 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 4BL are sourced from Output Area E00115015 (shared with 21 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 4BL. The average age is 55.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.7%
Asian / British Asian2.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed3.6%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 425,000

1 sales · Mean £ 425,000

Semi-Detached

£ 583,000

1 sales · Mean £ 583,000

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

GU31 4BL has low crime rates — 48 incidents 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 offences87
Anti-social behaviour27
Public order20
Shoplifting20
Criminal damage and arson18

school Local Schools

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Petersfield Infant School

Requires Improvement334 pupils0.4 km
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Herne Junior School

Good478 pupils0.7 km
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The Petersfield School

Outstanding1390 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 Pool0.1 km
  • Rowswells0.4 km
  • Simply African Food Ltd0.5 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.4 km
  • + 25 more
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Pub, NightClub

16 nearby
  • Herne Farm Leisure Centre0.4 km
  • Petersfield Town FC0.4 km
  • Black Sheep0.6 km
  • George0.5 km
  • Petersfield Bowls and Snooker Club0.4 km
  • + 11 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • The Southern Co-Operative Limited0.4 km
  • Lidl0.7 km
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.4 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • + 1 more
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Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • The Plump Duck0.3 km
  • TSK Petersfield0.6 km
  • Chinwag's0.3 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.6 km
  • Hong Kong House0.6 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 Cafe0.5 km
  • Gallery No 300.3 km
  • La Piazzetta0.5 km
  • Lemon Grass0.4 km
  • Malabon Tandoori Restaurant0.4 km
  • + 26 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Petersfield0.8 km
  • Liss5.2 km
  • Liphook11.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Tor Way0.0 km
  • Tor Way0.1 km
  • Dragon Street0.3 km
  • Dragon Street0.3 km
  • Moggs Mead Co-op0.4 km