GU34 1AS is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Draymans Way, 0.4km from Mount Pleasant in Alton (East Hampshire). Administratively it sits within Alton Eastbrooke ward and the East Hampshire constituency.
The people who live in GU34 1AS are typical of a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. Outside of residential hours, traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. The 58 average age marks this as a deeply established neighbourhood — expect quiet streets, long-term homeowners, and strong community continuity.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 48 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £172k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 12.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for GU34 1AS are sourced from Output Area E00184849 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DRAYMANS WAY, GU34 1AS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DRAYMANS WAY, GU34 1AS.
150
58
£ 42,200 /yr
37%
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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. GU34 1AS spans multiple life stages — average age 58, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 12.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GU34 1AS. The average age is 57.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 172,000
2 sales · Mean £ 172,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
GU34 1AS has low crime rates — 48 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
Alton Infant School
Amery Hill School
Bushy Leaze Early Years Centre
Anstey Junior School
The Butts Primary School
Wootey Infant School
Wootey Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
22 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.3 km
- Grape Tree0.2 km
- Hilltop Stores0.8 km
- Holland & Barrett Ltd.0.4 km
- KTM Nutrition0.3 km
- + 17 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Alton House Hotel0.3 km
- The Swan Hotel0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
17 nearby- Alton Bowling Club0.6 km
- Alton Conservative Club0.6 km
- Alton Masonic Centre0.3 km
- Ivy House0.3 km
- Ten Tun Tap House0.4 km
- + 12 more
Restaurant, Cafe
23 nearby- Alibaba Eats0.4 km
- Allen Gallery0.2 km
- Alton Station Cafe0.5 km
- Austen's Cafe0.4 km
- Caffe Nero0.3 km
- + 18 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.3 km
- Sushi Gourmet0.3 km
- The Southern Co-Operative0.2 km
- Waitrose Ltd0.5 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Alton Gourmet Oriental0.2 km
- Bean and Bake0.4 km
- Caprinos Pizza0.2 km
- Hermanos Mexican Street Food0.3 km
- Papa John's Pizza0.2 km
- + 12 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Alton0.4 km
- Bentley8.1 km
- Liss13.0 km
Bus Stops
- Church Street0.1 km
- Drayman's Way0.1 km
- Drayman's Way - Event days0.2 km
- High Street0.2 km
- Windmill Hill0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: GU341AS · Data under Open Government Licence