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Petersfield Bell Hill

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About

Petersfield's Bell Hill ward occupies the southeastern edge of the town, characterised by residential streets and proximity to the South Downs National Park. The area includes a mix of housing from different periods, with local amenities centred along Bell Hill Road itself. Open spaces like The Heath provide green areas for recreation, blending the ward's built environment with the surrounding landscape.

The ward is defined by its elevated position, offering views towards the hanger woodlands of the National Park. A network of footpaths connects directly to the countryside, including routes leading to the historic Heath Pond and its boathouse. This integration of residential living with immediate access to walking trails and protected downland is a defining characteristic of the area.

Area overview

On average Petersfield Bell Hill has very low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 72 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 14% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. Approximately 11.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Petersfield Bell Hill is £63,740 per year. Petersfield Bell Hill is home to around 2,755 people, with a population density of about 1,870.5 per km².

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
72
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
11.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Petersfield Bell Hill Population
2,755
Population density
1,870.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
35.93(+13%)
Shoplifting
12.7(+59%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.26(+13%)
Other theft
7.26(+29%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.9(-44%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,524
91.62%
Other White
119
4.32%
Irish
25
0.91%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
22
0.8%
Indian
13
0.47%
Total population: 2,755

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
923
41.15%
Level 3 (A level)
358
15.96%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
303
13.51%
No qualifications
299
13.33%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
203
9.05%
Total 16+ residents: 2,243

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
442
38.77%
Owns with a mortgage
370
32.46%
Private landlord or letting agency
159
13.95%
Other social rented
126
11.05%
Other forms of private rent
29
2.54%
Total households: 1,140

Property prices in Petersfield Bell Hill

Median price£480,000
Price per sq ft£478
Sales (last 12 months)32
Typical range (middle 50%)£387K – £698K

Based on 32 recent sales, the median property price is £480,000 (about £478 per square foot) in Petersfield Bell Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £138,500 up to £900,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Petersfield Bell Hill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached10£747,500£533
Semi-Detached9£500,000£505
Terraced9£400,000£453
Flats4£155,250£434

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Petersfield Bell Hill

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Petersfield Bell Hill.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£613,750£167,500£407,500£300,000
2017£585,250£158,750£370,000£360,000
2018£477,500£156,250£498,333£350,000
2019£567,500£170,000£390,000£365,000
2020£442,000£125,000£367,500£258,750
2021£558,250£157,000£445,000£321,250
2022£825,000£167,500£615,000£397,500
2023£828,750£160,000£457,500£362,500
2024£896,250£169,000£457,500£425,000
2025£712,500£155,250£470,000£374,975
2026£735,000£685,000£440,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Petersfield Bell Hill.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Petersfield Bell Hill.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£413£371£356£333
2017£428£347£409£373
2018£448£418£446£369
2019£411£423£401£367
2020£440£374£365£441
2021£535£451£438£397
2022£512£432£512£449
2023£489£444£509£409
2024£523£456£471£430
2025£526£434£439£455
2026£511£568£417
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Petersfield Bell Hill.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Petersfield Bell Hill in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Petersfield Bell Hill

Is Petersfield Bell Hill safe?

Petersfield Bell Hill records about 72 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Petersfield Bell Hill?

The median sale price in Petersfield Bell Hill is £480,000 (about £478 per square foot) based on 32 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Petersfield Bell Hill?

Petersfield Bell Hill scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Petersfield Bell Hill sits around rank 25,507 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Petersfield Bell Hill?

The average household income in Petersfield Bell Hill is around £63,740 per year, and 12% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Petersfield Bell Hill?

Petersfield Bell Hill is represented by 1 elected councillor: Jamie Matthews (Independent).

All postcodes in Petersfield Bell Hill

GU323AZ

Buckingham Road

GU323BG

Noreuil Road

GU322BF

Highfield Road

GU323DA

Winchester Road

GU323BY

Winchester Road

GU323BX

Stoneham Close

GU322HJ

Tilmore Road

GU322EW

Penns Road

GU323QY

Kings Road

GU322HR

Tilmore Road

GU322JL

Kimbers

GU322HP

Tilmore Road

GU322EB

Woodbury Avenue

GU323LJ

Bedford Road

GU322EJ

Bell Hill

GU323QB

Bedford Road

GU323FW

Petersfield Bell Hill

GU323AW

Frenchmans Road

GU322HL

Highfield Road

GU323QF

Bedford Road

GU323QG

Bedford Road

GU323LW

Bedford Road

GU323BJ

Regents Mews

GU323BS

Winchester Road

GU323FG

Bedford Road

GU322EX

Lynton Road

GU323AS

Rushes Road

GU323AY

Buckingham Road

GU323QA

Petersfield Business Park

GU322EL

White House Gardens

GU323AX

Gloucester Close

GU323BP

Rushes Road

GU322EZ

Oaklands Road

GU322EE

Woodbury Avenue

GU322EG

Buckmore Avenue

GU323YR

York Close

GU323BZ

Winchester Road

GU323FH

Willis Terrace

GU323QZ

Dukes Close

GU323BW

Rushes Road

GU322EN

Penns Road

GU322HN

Highfield Road

GU323BD

Queens Road

GU322ED

Woodbury Avenue

GU323QN

Bedford Road

GU323DD

Bedford Road

GU322HS

Tilmore Road

GU323BL

Winchester Road

GU323BH

Princes Road

GU323AP

Frenchmans Road

GU322DU

Coxes Meadow

GU322EY

Oaklands Road

GU322DZ

Bell Hill Ridge

GU322DY

Bell Hill

GU323BE

Queens Road

GU323BN

Winchester Road

GU323BT

Stoneham Park

GU323DB

Frenchmans Road

GU322DX

Bell Hill

GU322EH

Bell Hill

GU323DE

Station Road

GU322ES

Bell Hill

GU323BA

Noreuil Road

GU323FX

Buckmore Lane

GU323DW

Meon Close

GU323BU

Beckham Lane

GU323DJ

Station Road

GU322HH

Tilmore Road

GU322HW

Tilmore Road

GU322EA

Bell Hill

GU323AH

Magdalen Row

GU323BQ

Princes Road

GU322EQ

Bell Hill

GU323BB

Queens Road

GU323DQ

Station Road

GU323AR

Bedford Road

GU322HA

Stanton Road

GU322EF

Buckmore Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.