GU34 1DW is a safe, established residential area located 0.4km from Spitalhatch in Alton (East Hampshire). Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Alton Eastbrooke ward and the East Hampshire constituency.
Day-to-day life in GU34 1DW has the character of an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. Employment levels are high (45% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for GU34 1DW are sourced from Output Area E00114774 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GU34 1DW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GU34 1DW.
285
42
£ 42,200 /yr
62%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
GU34 1DW is a mixed residential postcode — average age 42, 50% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GU34 1DW. The average age is 42.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
GU34 1DW has low crime rates — 37 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Alton Infant School
Bushy Leaze Early Years Centre
Anstey Junior School
Saint Lawrence Church of England Primary School
Amery Hill School
Wootey Infant School
Wootey Junior School
Eggar's School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
23 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.6 km
- Grape Tree0.5 km
- Hilltop Stores0.5 km
- Holland & Barrett Ltd.0.6 km
- KTM Nutrition0.6 km
- + 18 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Alton House Hotel0.0 km
- The Swan Hotel0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
20 nearby- Alton Bowling Club0.9 km
- Alton Conservative Club1.0 km
- Alton Football Club0.7 km
- Alton Masonic Centre0.6 km
- Ivy House0.6 km
- + 15 more
Restaurant, Cafe
24 nearby- Alibaba Eats0.7 km
- Allen Gallery0.4 km
- Alton Station Cafe0.2 km
- Austen's Cafe0.7 km
- Caffe Nero0.6 km
- + 19 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Sushi Gourmet0.6 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- The Southern Co-Operative0.5 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Alton Gourmet Oriental0.5 km
- Bean and Bake0.7 km
- Caprinos Pizza0.5 km
- Hermanos Mexican Street Food0.6 km
- Papa John's Pizza0.5 km
- + 12 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Alton0.2 km
- Bentley7.8 km
- Liss13.1 km
Bus Stops
- Alton House Hotel0.0 km
- Alton House Hotel0.0 km
- Station0.2 km
- Alton Rail Station0.2 km
- Alton (Mid-Hants Railway)0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: GU341DW · Data under Open Government Licence