Home Way is in Petersfield and in East Hampshire district. GU31 4EE is located in the Petersfield Heath electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of East Hampshire. This postcode has been in use since 1996-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Home Way, Petersfield, GU31 4EE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GU31 4EW, GU31 4DT, GU31 4ES, GU31 4EY, GU31 4HB, GU31 4ED, GU31 4DG, GU31 4HL, GU31 4QP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around GU31 4EE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.4% | 51.2% | -1.2% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 47.6% | 48.8% | 1.2% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 4EE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.2% 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 | 28.1% | 31.1% | 3.0% | 37.9% | -6.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.9% | 53.2% | -4.7% | 44.2% | 9.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 7.7% | 1.1% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 6% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
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 (88.5%) 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 | 50.7% | 56.6% | 5.9% | 48.4% | 8.2% |
| Good health | 37.5% | 31.9% | -5.6% | 33.6% | -1.7% |
| Fair health | 9.1% | 6.3% | -2.8% | 12.7% | -6.4% |
| Bad health | 2% | 3.8% | 1.8% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 4EE this area, 8.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.9% | 8.1% | -8.8% | 18.2% | -10.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.4% | 13.6% | 1.2% | 9.6% | 4.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.6% | 14.5% | 0.9% | 13.4% | 1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 4.3% | 2.6% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.2% | 18.7% | 5.5% | 16.9% | 1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.2% | 39.1% | 1.9% | 33.8% | 5.3% |
| Other | 5% | 1.7% | -3.3% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1% | 2.8% | 1.8% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 3.1% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 97% | 90.7% | -6.3% | 81.4% | 9.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 87.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.9% | 87.7% | -4.2% | 83.2% | 4.5% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 2.8% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 6.7% | 5.0% | 5.6% | 1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.6% | 86.8% | -4.8% | 83.2% | 3.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8.7% | 8.7% | 9.8% | -1.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.7% | 2.8% | -0.9% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 1.4% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 0.3% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.9% | 76.7% | 6.2% |
| France | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 12.2% | 13.5% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.8% | 37.2% | 12.6% |
| Christian | 49.5% | 46.2% | 3.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Home Way was 16.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 71.3% lower than the Petersfield Bell Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Home Way has the 6th lowest crime rate of 31 local areas in Petersfield Bell Hill and the 81st lowest crime rate of 412 local areas in East Hampshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Home Way, Petersfield, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £775,000 | 2022-04-28 | £807,535 |
| 18 Home Way, Petersfield, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £685,000 | 2020-12-11 | £757,806 |
| 7 Home Way, Petersfield, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £595,000 | 2017-10-20 | £702,390 |
| 15 Home Way, Petersfield, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £680,000 | 2016-07-11 | £849,342 |
| 1 Home Way, Petersfield, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £535,000 | 2014-05-12 | £807,925 |
GU31 4EE area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 24% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 76 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Education | 18 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| 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 | 723 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Petersfield Infant School St Peter's Road , GU32 3HX | 4out of 4 | 1,348 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sheet Primary School School Lane , Sheet GU32 2AS | 3out of 4 | 1,509 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 | 2,755 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Langrish Primary School Ramsdean Road , Stroud GU32 3PJ | 4out of 4 | 4,065 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 | 1,724 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 | 940 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedales School Church Road , Steep GU32 2DG | - not rated | 2,721 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 | 822 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herne Farm Leisure Centre | The Herne Farm Leisure Centre, Crundles, Petersfield, GU314PJ | 660 yd | |
| Petersfield Town FC | Petersfield Town Football Club, Love Lane, Petersfield, GU31 4BW | 1,049 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Plump Duck | Heath Kiosk, Heath Road West, Petersfield, GU31 4EJ | 763 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Southern Co-Operative Limited | 11-12 Crundles, Petersfield, GU31 4PJ | 660 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Petersfield Heath HEATH ROAD EAST | grass pitches | 392 yd |
| Taro Leisure Centre THE COTTAGE THE COTTAGE PENNS PLACE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 647 yd |
| Penns Farm Playing Field PENNS PLACE | grass pitches | 839 yd |
| Herne Junior School LOVE LANE | grass pitches | 853 yd |
| Love Lane Sports Ground LOVE LANE | grass pitches | 964 yd |
| Petersfield Town Football Club LOVE LANE | grass pitches | 972 yd |
| Churchers College RAMSHILL | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 973 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 | 90.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 90.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 90.0% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 75.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 133.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.