GU34 1EF is a sought-after residential area on The Windmills, 0.2km from Mount Pleasant in Alton (East Hampshire). Administratively it sits within Alton Westbrooke ward and the East Hampshire constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in GU34, GU34 1EF offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 66% 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 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 GU34 1EF are sourced from Output Area E00114778 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE WINDMILLS, GU34 1EF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE WINDMILLS, GU34 1EF.
258
47
£ 55,800 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: GU34 1EF is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
GU34 1EF is a premium owner-occupier postcode — 66% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GU34 1EF. The average age is 47.4. 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 demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
GU34 1EF has low crime rates — 42 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
Saint Lawrence Church of England Primary School
Amery Hill School
Alton Infant School
Anstey Junior School
Bushy Leaze Early Years Centre
The Butts Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.3 km
- Grape Tree0.3 km
- Holland & Barrett Ltd.0.3 km
- KTM Nutrition0.2 km
- Savers Health & Beauty0.3 km
- + 15 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Alton House Hotel0.6 km
- The Swan Hotel0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
18 nearby- Alton Bowling Club0.5 km
- Alton Conservative Club0.5 km
- Alton Masonic Centre0.4 km
- Ivy House0.1 km
- Ten Tun Tap House0.3 km
- + 13 more
Restaurant, Cafe
23 nearby- Alibaba Eats0.3 km
- Allen Gallery0.5 km
- Alton Station Cafe0.8 km
- Austen's Cafe0.5 km
- Caffe Nero0.3 km
- + 18 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.3 km
- Sainsbury's0.1 km
- Sushi Gourmet0.1 km
- The Southern Co-Operative0.3 km
- Waitrose Ltd0.8 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Alton Gourmet Oriental0.3 km
- Bean and Bake0.3 km
- Caprinos Pizza0.3 km
- Hermanos Mexican Street Food0.3 km
- Papa John's Pizza0.3 km
- + 12 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Alton0.7 km
- Bentley8.3 km
- Liss12.7 km
Bus Stops
- Mount Pleasant0.1 km
- Mount Pleasant0.1 km
- Windmill Hill0.1 km
- Sainsburys0.2 km
- Sainsburys0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: GU341EF · Data under Open Government Licence