GU34 1DT is a sought-after residential area on Maltings Close, 0.1km from Mount Pleasant in Alton (East Hampshire). Administratively it sits within Alton Westbrooke ward and the East Hampshire constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in GU34, GU34 1DT offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. The 47 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 66% 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 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £275k, down 7.0% 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 GU34 1DT are sourced from Output Area E00114778 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MALTINGS CLOSE, GU34 1DT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MALTINGS CLOSE, GU34 1DT.
258
47
£ 55,800 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: GU34 1DT is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. GU34 1DT's low deprivation rank, 66% ownership, and £275k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 7.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GU34 1DT. The average age is 47.4. 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: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 285,000
7 sales · Mean £ 275,071
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
GU34 1DT has low crime rates — 40 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
The Butts Primary School
Anstey Junior School
Bushy Leaze Early Years Centre
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.3 km
- Grape Tree0.3 km
- Holland & Barrett Ltd.0.3 km
- KTM Nutrition0.2 km
- Savers Health & Beauty0.3 km
- + 15 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Alton House Hotel0.8 km
- The Swan Hotel0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
18 nearby- Alton Bowling Club0.4 km
- Alton Conservative Club0.3 km
- Alton Masonic Centre0.4 km
- Ivy House0.1 km
- Ten Tun Tap House0.3 km
- + 13 more
Restaurant, Cafe
23 nearby- Alibaba Eats0.2 km
- Allen Gallery0.5 km
- Alton Station Cafe0.9 km
- Austen's Cafe0.4 km
- Caffe Nero0.3 km
- + 18 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.2 km
- Sainsbury's0.1 km
- Sushi Gourmet0.1 km
- The Southern Co-Operative0.4 km
- Waitrose Ltd1.0 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Alton Gourmet Oriental0.3 km
- Bean and Bake0.3 km
- Caprinos Pizza0.4 km
- Hermanos Mexican Street Food0.3 km
- Papa John's Pizza0.4 km
- + 12 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Alton0.9 km
- Bentley8.4 km
- Liss12.7 km
Bus Stops
- Sainsburys0.1 km
- Sainsburys0.2 km
- Mount Pleasant0.2 km
- Mount Pleasant0.2 km
- Windmill Hill0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: GU341DT · Data under Open Government Licence