Bepton Down is in Petersfield and in East Hampshire district. GU31 4PR is located in the Petersfield St Peter's electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of East Hampshire. This postcode has been in use since 1987-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bepton Down, Petersfield, GU31 4PR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GU31 4PY, GU31 4PW, GU31 4PP, GU31 4PZ, GU31 4BL, GU31 4DP, GU31 4PU, GU31 4EF, GU31 4EB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around GU31 4PR 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 | 54.3% | 51.2% | -3.1% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 45.7% | 48.8% | 3.1% | 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 4PR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 64.7% 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 | 20.3% | 16.5% | -3.8% | 37.9% | -21.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 65.8% | 64.7% | -1.1% | 44.2% | 20.5% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 4.3% | 5.4% | 1.1% | 9.1% | -3.7% |
| Widowed | 8.3% | 12.2% | 3.9% | 6.1% | 6.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 51.8% | 47.1% | -4.7% | 48.4% | -1.3% |
| Good health | 33.2% | 36.6% | 3.4% | 33.6% | 3.0% |
| Fair health | 12.7% | 12% | -0.7% | 12.7% | -0.7% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 3.6% | 2.2% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 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.
In the area around GU31 4PR this area, 8% 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 55.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.3% | 8% | -0.3% | 18.2% | -10.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.3% | 10.2% | -0.1% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.6% | 8.4% | -12.2% | 13.4% | -5.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 2.9% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 12.4% | 0.1% | 16.9% | -4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 42.9% | 55.6% | 12.7% | 33.8% | 21.8% |
| Other | 3.7% | 2.5% | -1.2% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97% 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 | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 97.2% | 97% | -0.2% | 81.4% | 15.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 93.4% 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 | 94.5% | 93.4% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 10.2% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 0.3% | -1.9% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 2.4% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.2% | 93.4% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 10.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 4.5% | 4.2% | 9.8% | -5.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 5% | 0% | -5.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.3% | 76.7% | 17.6% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 4.8% | 13.5% | -8.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.9% | 37.2% | -10.3% |
| Christian | 63.3% | 46.2% | 17.1% |
| Jewish | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Not answered | 8.7% | 6.0% | 2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bepton Down was 8.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 79.2% lower than the Buriton & East Meon average. The most reported crime type was Public order.
Bepton Down has the 4th lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Buriton & East Meon and the 21st lowest crime rate of 412 local areas in East Hampshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -72.4%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 88% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 Bepton Down, Petersfield, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £570,000 | 2025-03-12 | £588,858 |
| 6 Bepton Down, Petersfield, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £630,000 | 2022-09-16 | £626,853 |
| 14 Bepton Down, Petersfield, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £585,000 | 2022-09-16 | £582,078 |
| 16 Bepton Down, Petersfield, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £515,000 | 2020-08-27 | £593,681 |
| 35 Bepton Down, Petersfield, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £515,000 | 2020-08-19 | £593,681 |
GU31 4PR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in GU31 4PR area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 47% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 130 |
| Full-Time Employee | 64 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Education | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herne Junior School Love Lane , GU31 4BP | 3out of 4 | 489 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Petersfield Infant School St Peter's Road , GU32 3HX | 4out of 4 | 538 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sheet Primary School School Lane , Sheet GU32 2AS | 3out of 4 | 1,385 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 | 2,229 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Langrish Primary School Ramsdean Road , Stroud GU32 3PJ | 4out of 4 | 3,168 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 | 991 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 | 529 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedales School Church Road , Steep GU32 2DG | - not rated | 2,092 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chinwags Ltd | Chinwags, Folly Market, College Street, Petersfield, GU31 4AD | 435 yd | |
| The Natural Food Deli | 2 Dragon Street, Petersfield, GU31 4JD | 446 yd | |
| Cantina Rosita | 5 Folly Lane, Petersfield, GU31 4AU | 470 yd | |
| Cafe Mezzo | 35 High Street, Petersfield, GU32 3JR | 503 yd | |
| Gallery No 30 | 30 High Street, Petersfield, GU32 3JL | 510 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herne Farm Leisure Centre | The Herne Farm Leisure Centre, Crundles, Petersfield, GU314PJ | 303 yd | |
| Petersfield Town FC | Petersfield Town Football Club, Love Lane, Petersfield, GU31 4BW | 358 yd | |
| Folly Bar | Folly Wine Bar, 2 Crawters Lane, Petersfield, GU31 4AD | 435 yd | |
| Harris Inns | The Good Intent, 46 College Street, Petersfield, GU31 4AF | 449 yd | |
| The Townhouse | 28 High Street, Petersfield, GU32 3JL | 510 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Plump Duck | Heath Kiosk, Heath Road West, Petersfield, GU31 4EJ | 247 yd | |
| Sushi Daily | Waitrose Ltd, 8 Rams Walk, Petersfield, GU32 3JA | 603 yd | |
| Subway | Ramshill Service Station, Ramshill, Petersfield, GU31 4AT | 691 yd | |
| Petersfield Kebab House | 39 Chapel Street, Petersfield, GU323DY | 714 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Domino's, 25 Lavant Street, Petersfield, GU32 3EL | 806 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Southern Co-Operative Limited | 11-12 Crundles, Petersfield, GU31 4PJ | 303 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | Marks and Spencers, 21-25 High Street, Petersfield, GU32 3JT | 565 yd | |
| Waitrose Ltd. | Waitrose Ltd, 8 Rams Walk, Petersfield, GU32 3JA | 603 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, The Causeway, Petersfield, GU31 | 816 yd | |
| Tesco | 11 Charles Street, Petersfield, GU32 3EJ | 885 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Love Lane Sports Ground LOVE LANE | grass pitches | 255 yd |
| Petersfield Open Air Heated Pool HEATH ROAD | swimming pool | 271 yd |
| Curves (Petersfield) FESTIVAL HALL FESTIVAL HALL HEATH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 288 yd |
| Petersfield Town Football Club LOVE LANE | grass pitches | 344 yd |
| Herne Junior School LOVE LANE | grass pitches | 468 yd |
| Churchers College RAMSHILL | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 556 yd |
| Petersfield Heath HEATH ROAD EAST | grass pitches | 594 yd |
| Petersfield School CRANFORD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,063 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% |
| Median download speed | 64.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 98.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.