Bell Hill, Petersfield, GU32 2EH

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around GU32 2EH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	49.9%	50.8%	0.9%	51.0%	-0.2%
Male	50.1%	49.2%	-0.9%	49.0%	0.2%

Partnership Status

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 GU32 2EH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.6% 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	21.3%	20.4%	-0.9%	37.9%	-17.5%
Married: Opposite sex	68.2%	61.6%	-6.6%	44.2%	17.4%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.3%	0.5%
Separated	0.4%	1.6%	1.2%	2.2%	-0.6%
Divorced	5.4%	7.2%	1.8%	9.1%	-1.9%
Widowed	4.7%	8.4%	3.7%	6.1%	2.3%

Health

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%) 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	53%	52.2%	-0.8%	48.4%	3.8%
Good health	36%	35.8%	-0.2%	33.6%	2.2%
Fair health	9.2%	10%	0.8%	12.7%	-2.7%
Bad health	0.9%	2%	1.1%	4.0%	-2.0%
Very bad health	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	1.2%	-1.2%

Education and Qualifications

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 56%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	12.3%	10%	-2.3%	18.2%	-8.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	10.1%	6.8%	-3.3%	9.6%	-2.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.2%	10.4%	-4.8%	13.4%	-3.0%
Apprenticeship	2.2%	2%	-0.2%	5.3%	-3.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.7%	12.8%	3.1%	16.9%	-4.1%
Degree or Similar	48.4%	56%	7.6%	33.8%	22.2%
Other	2.2%	2%	-0.2%	2.8%	-0.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96% 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	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.7%	-0.4%
Indian	0%	1.3%	1.3%	3.1%	-1.8%
Other Asian	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	1.6%	-1.3%
Mixed White and Asian	1.4%	0%	-1.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and African	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
Mixed Other	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	97.4%	96%	-1.4%	81.4%	14.6%
Roma	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Other	0%	1%	1.0%	1.6%	-0.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 91.4% 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	95.4%	91.4%	-4.0%	83.2%	8.2%
European Union	1.4%	2%	0.6%	6.1%	-4.1%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	1%	0.7%	0.8%	0.2%
Africa	0.6%	1.3%	0.7%	2.7%	-1.4%
Middle East and Asia	1.4%	2.7%	1.3%	5.6%	-2.9%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	1.3%	-1.0%
Oceania	0.3%	1.3%	1.0%	0.3%	1.0%
British Overseas	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.0%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	94.8%	91.4%	-3.4%	83.2%	8.2%
10+ Years	0.3%	7%	6.7%	9.8%	-2.8%
5-10 Years	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.9%	-2.9%
2-5 Years	0%	1.7%	1.7%	2.2%	-0.5%
Less than 2 years	4.6%	0%	-4.6%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	89.7%	76.7%	13.0%
Ireland	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
Other EU countries	0.3%	1.5%	-1.2%
No passport held	9.3%	13.5%	-4.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	37.9%	37.2%	0.7%
Christian	57.8%	46.2%	11.6%
Sikh	1.3%	0.9%	0.4%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	2.7%	6.0%	-3.3%

Safety

Is Bell Hill Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bell Hill was 9.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 74.5% lower than the Buriton & East Meon average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.

Bell Hill has the 6th lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Buriton & East Meon and the 32nd lowest crime rate of 412 local areas in East Hampshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.0%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£59,600

Income Rank
9/10

Household Income in GU32 2EH, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Bell Hill are based on 73 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for East Hampshire.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Bell Hill, Petersfield, GU32 2EH

Estimated Average Property Prices for GU32 2EH

Average Price
£591,206

Semi-Detached
£643,594

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£585,968

Flats/Maisonettes
£227,111

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Bell Hill

Average Price
£766,085

Semi-Detached
£645,536

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£916,276

Flats/Maisonettes
£205,838

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Bell HillStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
39 Bell Hill, Petersfield, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£535,000	2024-06-28	£543,180
25 Bell Hill, Petersfield, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£790,000	2024-03-18	£823,916
45 Bell Hill, Petersfield, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£801,000	2022-10-21	£793,038
1 Bell Hill, Petersfield, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£615,000	2022-09-09	£611,928
51 Bell Hill, Petersfield, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£720,150	2021-10-25	£789,075

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for GU32 2EH

Employment

GU32 2EH 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in GU32 2EH area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 38% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	97
Full-Time Employee	78
Part-Time Employee	27
Self-Employed	25
Looking after home or family	7
Student (economically inactive)	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5
Unemployed	4
Other	2
Long-Term Sick or disabled	1

Employment Industry

Education	29
Other	17
Professional, scientific and technical activities	16
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	16
Information and communication	15
Manufacturing	14
Human health and social work activities	14
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	13
Construction	11
Financial and insurance activities	6
Real estate activities	5
Administrative and support service activities	4
Transport and storage	4
Mining and quarrying	1
Accommodation and food service activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Petersfield Infant School St Peter's Road , GU32 3HX	4out of 4	1,120 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Herne Junior School Love Lane , GU31 4BP	3out of 4	1,556 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	1,685 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Sheet Primary School School Lane , Sheet GU32 2AS	3out of 4	1,829 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Langrish Primary School Ramsdean Road , Stroud GU32 3PJ	4out of 4	2,050 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Petersfield School Cranford Road , GU32 3LU	4out of 4	1,248 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bedales School Church Road , Steep GU32 2DG	- not rated	1,372 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Churcher's College Ramshill , GU31 4AS	- not rated	1,391 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Campachoochoo Ltd	Petersfield Railway Station, Station Road, Petersfield, GU32 3EE	384 yd
Auction House, Petersfield Ltd	28a Lavant Street, Petersfield, GU32 3EF	451 yd
Ginger's	One Tree Books, 7 Lavant Street, Petersfield, GU32 3EL	567 yd
Madeleine's Kitchen	18a Lavant Street, Petersfield, GU32 3EW	570 yd
Sew Creative Ltd	20A-22 Lavant Street, Petersfield, GU32 3EW	578 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Petersfield Social Club	8 Station Road, Petersfield, GU323ED	403 yd
The Masonic Hall	Masonic Hall, Windsor Road, Petersfield, GU32 3ER	591 yd
Brewers Fayre & Premier Travel Inn	Great Oak, Winchester Road, Petersfield, GU32 3BU	639 yd
The Old Drum Ltd	The Old Drum, Chapel Street, Petersfield, GU32 3DP	701 yd
The Square Brewery	7 The Square, Petersfield, GU32 3HJ	803 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Mother Kelly's	29 Lavant Street, Petersfield, GU32 3EL	552 yd
Domino's Pizza	Domino's, 25 Lavant Street, Petersfield, GU32 3EL	567 yd
Peking Takeaway	31 Lavant Street, Petersfield, GU32 3EL	567 yd
Hong Kong House	37a Lavant Street, Petersfield, GU32 3EL	567 yd
Petersfield Kebab House	39 Chapel Street, Petersfield, GU323DY	662 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Lidl	Lidl, Station Road, Petersfield, GU32 3EE	396 yd
Tesco	11 Charles Street, Petersfield, GU32 3EJ	467 yd
Waitrose Ltd.	Waitrose Ltd, 8 Rams Walk, Petersfield, GU32 3JA	824 yd
Marks & Spencer Simply Foods	Marks and Spencers, 21-25 High Street, Petersfield, GU32 3JT	930 yd
Tesco	Tesco Stores Ltd, The Causeway, Petersfield, GU31	1,075 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
M E B S Leisure (Closed) Rushes Road	health and fitness suite	397 yd
Petersfield Open Air Heated Pool HEATH ROAD	swimming pool	1,083 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	203.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	21.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of GU32 2EH