Postcode Analysis East Hampshire, South East

MERRYFIELD ROAD, GU31 4BS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MERRYFIELD ROAD, GU31 4BS.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

324

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 59,600 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: GU31 4BS is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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7/10
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9/10
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4/10
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8/10
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1/10
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10/10
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5/10
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10/10
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7/10
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Area Character

GU31 4BS is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £560k, 94% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending up 51.4% year-on-year.

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

GU31 4BS is a sought-after residential area on Merryfield Road, 0.4km from Rams Hill in Petersfield. Administratively it sits within Petersfield St Peter's ward and the East Hampshire constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in GU31, GU31 4BS offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 50) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 94% 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 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £560k, up 51.4% year-on-year. 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 4BS are sourced from Output Area E00115018 (shared with 15 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 GU31 4BS. The average age is 50.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.5%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.1%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 545,000

4 sales · Mean £ 515,000

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

GU31 4BS has low crime rates — 11 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences13
Burglary7
Criminal damage and arson4
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft2

school Local Schools

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Herne Junior School

Good478 pupils0.2 km
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Sheet Primary School

Good105 pupils0.7 km
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Petersfield Infant School

Requires Improvement334 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Petersfield Open Air Pool1.0 km
  • Euro Garages, including Subway and Greggs0.4 km
  • Heathside Stores0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Herne Farm Leisure Centre0.5 km
  • Petersfield Town FC0.6 km
  • The Half Moon0.5 km
  • The Queens Head0.6 km
  • Petersfield Cricket Club1.0 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • The Southern Co-Operative Limited0.5 km
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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • The Plump Duck0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Petersfield1.4 km
  • Liss4.4 km
  • Liphook10.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Old Mill Lane0.3 km
  • Pulens Crescent0.3 km
  • Old Mill Lane0.3 km
  • Pulens Crescent0.3 km
  • Pulens Lane0.3 km