GU51 1BB is a sought-after residential area on Bentley Drive, 0.4km from Elvetham Heath in Elvetham Heath. Administratively it sits within Fleet West ward and the North East Hampshire constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in GU51, GU51 1BB offers a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. The 35 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 75% 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 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £261k. 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 GU51 1BB are sourced from Output Area E00167907 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BENTLEY DRIVE, GU51 1BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BENTLEY DRIVE, GU51 1BB.
445
35
£ 70,200 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: GU51 1BB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
GU51 1BB is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £261k, 75% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GU51 1BB. The average age is 35.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 261,723
4 sales · Mean £ 257,111
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
GU51 1BB has low crime rates — 22 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Elvetham Heath Primary School
Calthorpe Park School
Tavistock Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Waitrose (North)0.7 km
- Welcome Break Fleet South Forecourt0.7 km
- Retail Sales North (WH Smith)0.7 km
- Retail Sales South (WH Smith)0.8 km
- Morrisons Petrol Station0.1 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Tinkers Furze B And B0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Starbucks Main (North)0.7 km
- Starbucks South0.8 km
- Burger King0.8 km
- Burger King0.8 km
- KFC (Southbound)0.8 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Morrisons0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Starbucks South DriveThru0.7 km
- Subway (North Bound)0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Fleet2.0 km
- Winchfield3.4 km
- Hook7.2 km
Bus Stops
- Community Centre0.0 km
- Community Centre0.0 km
- Fleet Road0.1 km
- Fleet Road0.1 km
- Eversley Drive0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: GU511BB · Data under Open Government Licence