GU34 1DD 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.
An affordable area with active regeneration, GU34 1DD is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a market squares zone — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 41) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 64% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 51 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £205k.
Census 2021 statistics for GU34 1DD are sourced from Output Area E00184933 (shared with 29 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NORMANDY STREET, GU34 1DD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORMANDY STREET, GU34 1DD.
278
41
£ 42,200 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: GU34 1DD 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 1DD has a significant social housing presence — 64% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GU34 1DD. The average age is 40.8. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 193,000
3 sales · Mean £ 183,665
Detached
£ 548,540
1 sales · Mean £ 548,540
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around GU34 1DD is moderate at 51 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
Alton Infant School
Saint Lawrence Church of England Primary 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 Hotel0.2 km
- The Swan Hotel0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
20 nearby- Alton Bowling Club0.6 km
- Alton Conservative Club0.7 km
- Alton Football Club0.9 km
- Alton Masonic Centre0.3 km
- Ivy House0.4 km
- + 15 more
Restaurant, Cafe
23 nearby- Alibaba Eats0.5 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-Operative0.3 km
- Waitrose Ltd0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Alton Gourmet Oriental0.2 km
- Bean and Bake0.5 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
- Bentley8.0 km
- Liss13.1 km
Bus Stops
- Church Street0.0 km
- Drayman's Way0.2 km
- Alton House Hotel0.2 km
- Alton House Hotel0.2 km
- High Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: GU341DD · Data under Open Government Licence