GU34 1BX is a safe, established residential area on Normandy Street, 0.5km from Mount Pleasant in Alton (East Hampshire). Administratively it sits within Alton Eastbrooke ward and the East Hampshire constituency.
For families considering a move, GU34 1BX represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 57% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £100k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for GU34 1BX are sourced from Output Area E00114770 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NORMANDY STREET, GU34 1BX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORMANDY STREET, GU34 1BX.
394
41
£ 42,200 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: GU34 1BX represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
GU34 1BX is an established family neighbourhood — 57% owner-occupation and an average age of 41 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GU34 1BX. The average age is 41.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 100,000
1 sales · Mean £ 100,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
GU34 1BX has low crime rates — 49 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
Wootey Infant School
Wootey Junior School
The Butts Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
23 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.4 km
- Grape Tree0.2 km
- Hilltop Stores0.7 km
- Holland & Barrett Ltd.0.4 km
- KTM Nutrition0.4 km
- + 18 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Alton House Hotel0.3 km
- The Swan Hotel0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
20 nearby- Alton Bowling Club0.6 km
- Alton Conservative Club0.7 km
- Alton Football Club1.0 km
- Alton Masonic Centre0.3 km
- Ivy House0.4 km
- + 15 more
Restaurant, Cafe
23 nearby- Alibaba Eats0.4 km
- Allen Gallery0.1 km
- Alton Station Cafe0.4 km
- Austen's Cafe0.4 km
- Caffe Nero0.4 km
- + 18 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- Sushi Gourmet0.4 km
- The Southern Co-Operative0.2 km
- Waitrose Ltd0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Alton Gourmet Oriental0.2 km
- Bean and Bake0.4 km
- Caprinos Pizza0.2 km
- Hermanos Mexican Street Food0.4 km
- Papa John's Pizza0.2 km
- + 12 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Alton0.4 km
- Bentley8.1 km
- Liss13.1 km
Bus Stops
- Church Street0.0 km
- Drayman's Way0.2 km
- High Street0.2 km
- Alton House Hotel0.3 km
- Alton House Hotel0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: GU341BX · Data under Open Government Licence