Postcode Analysis East Hampshire, South East

HIGH STREET, GU34 1AB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, GU34 1AB.

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Population

242

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Avg Age

55

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Avg Income

£ 42,200 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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2/10
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1/10
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5/10
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3/10
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7/10
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7/10
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8/10
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4/10
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7/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates GU34 1AB — age 55, 46% ownership, 37% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 8.0% year-on-year.

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

GU34 1AB is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on High Street, 0.2km from Mount Pleasant in Alton (East Hampshire). Administratively it sits within Alton Eastbrooke ward and the East Hampshire constituency.

Within the GU34 district, this postcode is characterised by a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. By day, the area transitions to a traditional high streets character: traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. A well-settled, later-life community (average age 55) — very low tenant turnover, high ownership, and a quiet residential character.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £170k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 8.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for GU34 1AB are sourced from Output Area E00114773 (shared with 369 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 GU34 1AB. The average age is 55.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.3%
Asian / British Asian5.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.2%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 172,500

4 sales · Mean £ 173,000

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

GU34 1AB has low crime rates — 40 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 offences88
Anti-social behaviour29
Shoplifting21
Public order20
Criminal damage and arson12

school Local Schools

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Saint Lawrence Church of England Primary School

Good202 pupils0.4 km
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Amery Hill School

Good963 pupils0.5 km
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Alton Infant School

Good152 pupils0.7 km
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Bushy Leaze Early Years Centre

Outstanding96 pupils0.8 km
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Anstey Junior School

Good222 pupils0.8 km
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The Butts Primary School

Good273 pupils0.8 km
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Wootey Junior School

Good167 pupils1.5 km
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Wootey Infant School

Good143 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

21 nearby
  • Boots UK Ltd0.1 km
  • Grape Tree0.2 km
  • Holland & Barrett Ltd.0.1 km
  • KTM Nutrition0.1 km
  • Savers Health & Beauty0.2 km
  • + 16 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Alton House Hotel0.6 km
  • The Swan Hotel0.1 km
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Pub, NightClub

18 nearby
  • Alton Bowling Club0.3 km
  • Alton Conservative Club0.3 km
  • Alton Masonic Centre0.1 km
  • Ivy House0.1 km
  • Ten Tun Tap House0.1 km
  • + 13 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

23 nearby
  • Alibaba Eats0.0 km
  • Allen Gallery0.3 km
  • Alton Station Cafe0.8 km
  • Austen's Cafe0.2 km
  • Caffe Nero0.1 km
  • + 18 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.1 km
  • Sainsbury's0.1 km
  • Sushi Gourmet0.1 km
  • The Southern Co-Operative0.2 km
  • Waitrose Ltd0.9 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

17 nearby
  • Alton Gourmet Oriental0.2 km
  • Bean and Bake0.1 km
  • Caprinos Pizza0.2 km
  • Hermanos Mexican Street Food0.0 km
  • Papa John's Pizza0.2 km
  • + 12 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Alton0.8 km
  • Bentley8.4 km
  • Liss12.9 km

Bus Stops

  • High Street0.0 km
  • High Street0.1 km
  • High Street0.1 km
  • Sainsburys0.1 km
  • Sainsburys0.1 km