GU31 4AB is a well-regarded residential area located 0.3km from Petersfield in Petersfield. Administratively it sits within Petersfield St Peter's ward and the East Hampshire constituency.
For serious buyers, GU31 4AB is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Average age 56 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 74% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 73 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. 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 4AB are sourced from Output Area E00115015 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GU31 4AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GU31 4AB.
366
56
£ 59,600 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: GU31 4AB 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 4AB is established retirement territory. Moderate crime is broadly acceptable given the residential nature here (avg age: 56).
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GU31 4AB. 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
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around GU31 4AB is moderate at 73 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Petersfield Infant School
The Petersfield School
Herne Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
31 nearby- Euro Garages, including Subway and Greggs0.9 km
- Petersfield Open Air Pool0.2 km
- Rishi Convenience Store0.9 km
- Rowswells0.1 km
- Simply African Food Ltd0.2 km
- + 26 more
Pub, NightClub
17 nearby- Herne Farm Leisure Centre0.7 km
- Petersfield Town FC0.6 km
- Black Sheep0.3 km
- George0.3 km
- Petersfield Bowls and Snooker Club0.1 km
- + 12 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- The Southern Co-Operative Limited0.7 km
- Lidl0.6 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.1 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- The Plump Duck0.5 km
- TSK Petersfield0.3 km
- Chinwag's0.1 km
- Domino's Pizza0.5 km
- Hong Kong House0.5 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Causeway Guest House0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
31 nearby- Cloisters Continental Cafe0.2 km
- Gallery No 300.1 km
- La Piazzetta0.3 km
- Lemon Grass0.1 km
- Malabon Tandoori Restaurant0.1 km
- + 26 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Petersfield0.6 km
- Liss5.4 km
- Liphook12.0 km
Bus Stops
- Dragon Street0.0 km
- Dragon Street0.0 km
- Waitrose Car Park0.3 km
- The Square0.3 km
- The Square0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: GU314AB · Data under Open Government Licence