GU34 1BW is a safe, established residential area on Vicarage Hill, 0.4km from Mount Pleasant in Alton (East Hampshire). Administratively it sits within Alton Eastbrooke ward and the East Hampshire constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, GU34 1BW is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. Outside of residential hours, traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. At 41 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 64% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 53 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £130k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 74.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for GU34 1BW are sourced from Output Area E00184933 (shared with 29 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
VICARAGE HILL, GU34 1BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VICARAGE HILL, GU34 1BW.
278
41
£ 42,200 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: GU34 1BW represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 64% of tenure in GU34 1BW — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending up 74.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GU34 1BW. The average age is 40.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 130,500
2 sales · Mean £ 130,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around GU34 1BW is moderate at 53 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
Saint Lawrence Church of England Primary School
Amery Hill School
Alton Infant School
Bushy Leaze Early Years Centre
Anstey Junior School
The Butts Primary School
Wootey Junior School
Wootey Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
22 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.2 km
- Grape Tree0.1 km
- Hilltop Stores0.8 km
- Holland & Barrett Ltd.0.2 km
- KTM Nutrition0.2 km
- + 17 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Alton House Hotel0.5 km
- The Swan Hotel0.1 km
Pub, NightClub
17 nearby- Alton Bowling Club0.4 km
- Alton Conservative Club0.5 km
- Alton Masonic Centre0.1 km
- Ivy House0.3 km
- Ten Tun Tap House0.2 km
- + 12 more
Restaurant, Cafe
23 nearby- Alibaba Eats0.3 km
- Allen Gallery0.1 km
- Alton Station Cafe0.6 km
- Austen's Cafe0.2 km
- Caffe Nero0.2 km
- + 18 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.3 km
- Sainsbury's0.3 km
- Sushi Gourmet0.3 km
- The Southern Co-Operative0.0 km
- Waitrose Ltd0.7 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Alton Gourmet Oriental0.1 km
- Bean and Bake0.2 km
- Caprinos Pizza0.0 km
- Hermanos Mexican Street Food0.2 km
- Papa John's Pizza0.0 km
- + 12 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Alton0.6 km
- Bentley8.3 km
- Liss13.1 km
Bus Stops
- High Street0.1 km
- Drayman's Way0.1 km
- High Street0.1 km
- High Street0.1 km
- Drayman's Way - Event days0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: GU341BW · Data under Open Government Licence