GU31 4DP is a sought-after residential area on Herne Road, 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 4DP offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. A well-settled, later-life community (average age 56) — very low tenant turnover, high ownership, and a quiet residential character. 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 £532k. 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 4DP are sourced from Output Area E00115015 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HERNE ROAD, GU31 4DP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HERNE ROAD, GU31 4DP.
366
56
£ 59,600 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: GU31 4DP is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 74% owner-occupation and an average age of 56, GU31 4DP is established retirement territory. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £532k reflects the demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GU31 4DP. 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
Economic Activity
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
£ 637,500
2 sales · Mean £ 637,500
Semi-Detached
£ 555,000
2 sales · Mean £ 555,000
Flat
£ 275,000
1 sales · Mean £ 275,000
Terraced
£ 527,500
1 sales · Mean £ 527,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
GU31 4DP 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.
school Local Schools
Petersfield Infant School
Herne Junior School
The Petersfield School
Sheet Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
Pub, NightClub
17 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
- + 12 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- The Southern Co-Operative Limited0.4 km
- Lidl0.8 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.4 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- + 1 more
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
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Causeway Guest House0.7 km
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
- Liphook11.8 km
Bus Stops
- Tor Way0.1 km
- Tor Way0.1 km
- Dragon Street0.3 km
- Dragon Street0.3 km
- Moggs Mead Co-op0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: GU314DP · Data under Open Government Licence