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Petersfield Causeway

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About

Petersfield Causeway ward lies directly north of the town centre, bordered by the A3 road to the west. The area is primarily residential, with housing ranging from post-war estates to more modern developments. It contains several local schools and community facilities, including The Petersfield School. A significant portion of the ward is occupied by the Petersfield Heath and Pond, a large area of open heathland and recreational water.

The ward functions as a key residential and community hub for the town. The heath provides a distinct natural space for walking and leisure, contrasting with the built-up areas. Local shopping parades serve daily needs, while the main railway line runs along its southern edge, connecting to London and the south coast. The geography is generally flat, with the land extending towards the River Rother to the north.

Area overview

On average Petersfield Causeway has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 59 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 30% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. Approximately 23.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Petersfield Causeway is £57,281 per year. There are 1 schools in Petersfield Causeway: 0 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). Petersfield Causeway is home to around 3,573 people, with a population density of about 2,278.8 per km².

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
59
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
23.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Petersfield Causeway Population
3,573
Population density
2,278.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
36.66(+16%)
Shoplifting
8.68(+9%)
Public order
7(+15%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.6(-13%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.76(-61%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,265
91.41%
Other White
125
3.5%
White and Asian (mixed)
28
0.78%
Bangladeshi
22
0.62%
Other Asian
22
0.62%
Total population: 3,572

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
998
36.24%
Level 3 (A level)
440
15.98%
No qualifications
439
15.94%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
424
15.4%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
260
9.44%
Total 16+ residents: 2,754

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
512
35.46%
Owns with a mortgage
385
26.66%
Other social rented
324
22.44%
Private landlord or letting agency
89
6.16%
Social rents from council
61
4.22%
Total households: 1,444

Property prices in Petersfield Causeway

Median price£450,000
Price per sq ft£484
Sales (last 12 months)32
Typical range (middle 50%)£362K – £611K

Based on 32 recent sales, the median property price is £450,000 (about £484 per square foot) in Petersfield Causeway area, with individual transactions ranging from £144,000 up to £890,000.

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 Causeway over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached13£612,500£512
Semi-Detached11£450,000£528
Terraced5£360,000£357
Flats3£285,000£339

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Petersfield Causeway

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Petersfield Causeway.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£537,498£344,498£336,500
2017£401,000£162,500£335,495£269,995
2018£499,950£255,000£287,748£405,950
2019£589,975£439,950£431,950£379,500
2020£600,000£290,000£452,250£363,500
2021£535,000£280,000£377,250£319,000
2022£730,000£296,500£480,000£460,000
2023£487,500£402,000£408,000
2024£497,500£249,950£493,250£332,000
2025£618,750£260,000£450,000£380,000
2026£530,000£285,000£166,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Petersfield Causeway.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Petersfield Causeway.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£366£407£328
2017£373£359£395£411
2018£430£318£421£480
2019£430£452£429£437
2020£439£428£458£439
2021£444£352£437£437
2022£479£344£478£548
2023£514£485£462
2024£502£302£470£506
2025£502£355£469£389
2026£556£339£218
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Petersfield Causeway.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Frequently asked questions about Petersfield Causeway

Is Petersfield Causeway safe?

Petersfield Causeway records about 59 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Petersfield Causeway?

The median sale price in Petersfield Causeway is £450,000 (about £484 per square foot) based on 32 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Petersfield Causeway?

Petersfield Causeway has 1 secondary school (1 rated Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Petersfield Causeway?

Petersfield Causeway scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Petersfield Causeway sits around rank 21,461 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 Causeway?

The average household income in Petersfield Causeway is around £57,281 per year, and 24% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Petersfield Causeway?

Petersfield Causeway is represented by 1 elected councillor: John Francis Hutchinson (Liberal Democrats).

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.