GU34 1AF is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.2km from Mount Pleasant 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 1AF has the character of a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. Average age 55 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for GU34 1AF are sourced from Output Area E00114773 (shared with 369 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GU34 1AF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GU34 1AF.
242
55
£ 42,200 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
GU34 1AF is a mixed residential postcode — average age 55, 46% 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 1AF. The average age is 55.2. 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 mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
GU34 1AF has low crime rates — 47 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
Bushy Leaze Early Years Centre
Anstey Junior School
The Butts Primary School
Wootey Junior School
Wootey Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
21 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.1 km
- Grape Tree0.2 km
- Holland & Barrett Ltd.0.1 km
- KTM Nutrition0.1 km
- Savers Health & Beauty0.2 km
- + 16 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Alton House Hotel0.7 km
- The Swan Hotel0.1 km
Pub, NightClub
18 nearby- Alton Bowling Club0.3 km
- Alton Conservative Club0.3 km
- Alton Masonic Centre0.1 km
- Ivy House0.1 km
- Ten Tun Tap House0.1 km
- + 13 more
Restaurant, Cafe
23 nearby- Alibaba Eats0.0 km
- Allen Gallery0.3 km
- Alton Station Cafe0.8 km
- Austen's Cafe0.2 km
- Caffe Nero0.1 km
- + 18 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.1 km
- Sainsbury's0.1 km
- Sushi Gourmet0.1 km
- The Southern Co-Operative0.2 km
- Waitrose Ltd0.9 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Alton Gourmet Oriental0.2 km
- Bean and Bake0.0 km
- Caprinos Pizza0.2 km
- Hermanos Mexican Street Food0.0 km
- Papa John's Pizza0.2 km
- + 12 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Alton0.8 km
- Bentley8.4 km
- Liss12.9 km
Bus Stops
- High Street0.0 km
- High Street0.1 km
- High Street0.1 km
- Sainsburys0.1 km
- Sainsburys0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: GU341AF · Data under Open Government Licence