Pulens Lane is in Petersfield and in East Hampshire district. GU31 4ED is located in the Petersfield Heath electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of East Hampshire. This postcode has been in use since 1983-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Pulens Lane, Petersfield, GU31 4ED and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GU31 4DT, GU31 4NR, GU31 4EE, GU31 4EW, GU31 4EL, GU31 4QE, GU31 4DG, GU31 4QF, GU31 4DF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around GU31 4ED is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.3% | 51.7% | 0.4% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 48.7% | 48.3% | -0.4% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of GU31 4ED there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.6% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 25.3% | 23.1% | -2.2% | 37.9% | -14.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.6% | 60.6% | 6.0% | 44.2% | 16.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 2.5% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 6.9% | -0.8% | 9.1% | -2.2% |
| Widowed | 9.9% | 6.1% | -3.8% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 55.1% | 60.7% | 5.6% | 48.4% | 12.3% |
| Good health | 31.2% | 28% | -3.2% | 33.6% | -5.6% |
| Fair health | 11.1% | 8.1% | -3.0% | 12.7% | -4.6% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 2% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around GU31 4ED this area, 4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 54.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11% | 4% | -7.0% | 18.2% | -14.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.4% | 6.1% | -2.3% | 9.6% | -3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.1% | 13.7% | -2.4% | 13.4% | 0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 1.4% | -0.4% | 5.3% | -3.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.2% | 17.3% | 0.1% | 16.9% | 0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 43.2% | 54.5% | 11.3% | 33.8% | 20.7% |
| Other | 2.2% | 2.9% | 0.7% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.1% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 95.9% | 97.1% | 1.2% | 81.4% | 15.7% |
In this area, 93% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.4% | 93% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 9.8% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 3.2% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.4% | 92.2% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 9.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 6.1% | 5.5% | 9.8% | -3.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 0.6% | -0.9% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.2% | 0.3% | -4.9% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.4% | 76.7% | 13.7% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 5.8% | 13.5% | -7.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.3% | 37.2% | 7.1% |
| Christian | 49.9% | 46.2% | 3.7% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 6.5% | -5.9% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pulens Lane was 21.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 63.1% lower than the Petersfield Bell Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Pulens Lane has the 8th lowest crime rate of 31 local areas in Petersfield Bell Hill and the 109th lowest crime rate of 412 local areas in East Hampshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -26.9%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 57% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 145 Pulens Lane, Petersfield, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2015-10-06 | £854,891 |
| 143 Pulens Lane, Petersfield, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2009-09-23 | £878,336 |
GU31 4ED area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 16% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
GU31 4ED area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 91 |
| Retired | 69 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herne Junior School Love Lane , GU31 4BP | 3out of 4 | 550 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Petersfield Infant School St Peter's Road , GU32 3HX | 4out of 4 | 1,213 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sheet Primary School School Lane , Sheet GU32 2AS | 3out of 4 | 1,384 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Steep Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School 95 Church Road , Steep GU32 2DE | 3out of 4 | 2,595 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Langrish Primary School Ramsdean Road , Stroud GU32 3PJ | 4out of 4 | 3,912 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Petersfield School Cranford Road , GU32 3LU | 4out of 4 | 1,610 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Churcher's College Ramshill , GU31 4AS | - not rated | 768 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedales School Church Road , Steep GU32 2DG | - not rated | 2,552 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everyone Active at Taro Leisure Centre | Taro Leisure Centre, Penns Place, Petersfield, GU31 4EP | 925 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herne Farm Leisure Centre | The Herne Farm Leisure Centre, Crundles, Petersfield, GU314PJ | 486 yd | |
| Petersfield Town FC | Petersfield Town Football Club, Love Lane, Petersfield, GU31 4BW | 872 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Plump Duck | Heath Kiosk, Heath Road West, Petersfield, GU31 4EJ | 628 yd | |
| Subway | Ramshill Service Station, Ramshill, Petersfield, GU31 4AT | 997 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Southern Co-Operative Limited | 11-12 Crundles, Petersfield, GU31 4PJ | 486 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Petersfield Heath HEATH ROAD EAST | grass pitches | 311 yd |
| Herne Junior School LOVE LANE | grass pitches | 679 yd |
| Taro Leisure Centre THE COTTAGE THE COTTAGE PENNS PLACE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 764 yd |
| Love Lane Sports Ground LOVE LANE | grass pitches | 789 yd |
| Petersfield Town Football Club LOVE LANE | grass pitches | 796 yd |
| Churchers College RAMSHILL | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 801 yd |
| Penns Farm Playing Field PENNS PLACE | grass pitches | 939 yd |
| Petersfield Open Air Heated Pool HEATH ROAD | swimming pool | 1,012 yd |
| Curves (Petersfield) FESTIVAL HALL FESTIVAL HALL HEATH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,015 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.