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Petersfield Heath

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About

Petersfield Heath ward is centred around the large open space of Petersfield Heath itself, a designated Local Nature Reserve. This area includes the historic Heath Pond, a popular spot for fishing and birdwatching. The ward contains a mix of residential streets, with housing ranging from Victorian and Edwardian properties to more modern developments, situated to the north and east of the town centre. The land is characterised by its heathland, woodland, and wetland habitats.

The ward is home to the annual Petersfield Heath Fair, a traditional event with a history spanning centuries. Key local facilities include The Heath Centre, a community hub with medical services, and several schools. The landscape is defined by the rolling greens of the heath and the presence of the pond, which creates a distinct environment within the town. Transport links are provided by the A3 road, which runs along the ward's western boundary.

Area overview

On average Petersfield Heath has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 35 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Petersfield Heath is £65,345 per year. Petersfield Heath is home to around 2,931 people, with a population density of about 956.0 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
35
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
6.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Petersfield Heath Population
2,931
Population density
956 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
17.74(-44%)
Public order
4.78(-22%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.78(-26%)
Other theft
3.41(-39%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.73(-76%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,663
90.86%
Other White
114
3.89%
Indian
39
1.33%
Other Asian
22
0.75%
White and Asian (mixed)
18
0.61%
Total population: 2,931

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
990
41.65%
Level 3 (A level)
440
18.51%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
332
13.97%
No qualifications
253
10.64%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
214
9%
Total 16+ residents: 2,377

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
521
43.34%
Owns with a mortgage
381
31.7%
Other social rented
128
10.65%
Private landlord or letting agency
126
10.48%
Social rents from council
24
2%
Total households: 1,202

Property prices in Petersfield Heath

Based on 39 recent sales, the median property price is £430,000 in Petersfield Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £252,200 up to £1,900,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Petersfield Heath over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached16£875,000
Semi-Detached7£370,000
Terraced16£375,000

10 years median price trend in Petersfield Heath

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Petersfield Heath.

All postcodes in Petersfield Heath

GU314DG

Heathfield Road

GU314RQ

Woodlark Gardens

GU314ES

Eastlake Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.