The Causeway is in Petersfield and in East Hampshire district. GU31 4LN is located in the Petersfield Causeway electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of East Hampshire. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Causeway, Petersfield, GU31 4LN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GU31 4LP, GU32 3FN, GU31 4LG, GU32 3FP, GU31 4FN, GU32 3FL, GU31 4FP, GU31 4LH, GU32 3LS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around GU31 4LN 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 | 51.3% | 51.2% | -0.1% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 48.7% | 48.8% | 0.1% | 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 4LN there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.4% 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 | 31.5% | 28.2% | -3.3% | 37.9% | -9.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52% | 56.4% | 4.4% | 44.2% | 12.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 2.3% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 8% | -2.7% | 9.1% | -1.1% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 4.6% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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 (89.4%) 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 | 51.9% | 53.2% | 1.3% | 48.4% | 4.8% |
| Good health | 35.3% | 36.2% | 0.9% | 33.6% | 2.6% |
| Fair health | 9.8% | 8.1% | -1.7% | 12.7% | -4.6% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 1.9% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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.
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 43.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.3% | 11.1% | -11.2% | 18.2% | -7.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.8% | 7.1% | -6.7% | 9.6% | -2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.5% | 13.4% | -0.1% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 6.3% | 1.7% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.5% | 17.1% | 4.6% | 16.9% | 0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.4% | 43.6% | 14.2% | 33.8% | 9.8% |
| Other | 4% | 1.4% | -2.6% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.5% | -2.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 98.2% | 95.3% | -2.9% | 81.4% | 13.9% |
In this area, 89.1% 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 | 93.8% | 89.1% | -4.7% | 83.2% | 5.9% |
| European Union | 3.9% | 3.8% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 2.8% | 2.1% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 2.3% | 1.8% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.8% | 89% | -4.8% | 83.2% | 5.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 8.9% | 8.4% | 9.8% | -0.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.1% | 0.2% | -3.9% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86% | 76.7% | 9.3% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 10.2% | 13.5% | -3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.1% | 37.2% | 6.9% |
| Christian | 45.6% | 46.2% | -0.6% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Not answered | 9% | 6.0% | 3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Causeway was 36.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 37.1% lower than the Petersfield Bell Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Causeway has the 11th lowest crime rate of 31 local areas in Petersfield Bell Hill and the 200th lowest crime rate of 412 local areas in East Hampshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 222.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 3 121 The Causeway, Petersfield, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2025-03-06 | £266,382 |
| 191 The Causeway, Petersfield, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2025-01-31 | £486,204 |
| 147 The Causeway, Petersfield, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £635,000 | 2024-11-27 | £633,727 |
| 177 The Causeway, Petersfield, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2023-01-06 | £330,310 |
| 171 The Causeway, Petersfield, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2022-08-19 | £338,969 |
GU31 4LN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 150 |
| Part-Time Employee | 54 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Other | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Education | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petersfield Infant School St Peter's Road , GU32 3HX | 4out of 4 | 1,233 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Langrish Primary School Ramsdean Road , Stroud GU32 3PJ | 4out of 4 | 2,188 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Herne Junior School Love Lane , GU31 4BP | 3out of 4 | 2,254 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buriton Primary School High Street , Buriton GU31 5RX | 3out of 4 | 2,382 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sheet Primary School School Lane , Sheet GU32 2AS | 3out of 4 | 3,055 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 | 775 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 | 2,254 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedales School Church Road , Steep GU32 2DG | - not rated | 3,077 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ditcham Park School Ditcham Park , GU31 5RN | - not rated | 5,134 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Causeway Business Centre | 158 The Causeway, Petersfield, GU31 4LW | 188 yd | |
| On Track at FitzRoy Support | On Track, 8 Hylton Road, Petersfield, GU32 3JY | 1,085 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| TSK Petersfield | Tesco Stores Ltd, The Causeway, Petersfield, GU31 4JR | 974 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, The Causeway, Petersfield, GU31 | 973 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Petersfield School CRANFORD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 744 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 | 78.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 78.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 78.9% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 118 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.