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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 39 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 54% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. 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 per km².

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
39
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%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.19(+27%)
Public order
4.78(-21%)
Other theft
3.07(-45%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.73(-78%)
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

Median price£615,475
Price per sq ft£486
Sales (last 12 months)40
Typical range (middle 50%)£379K – £826K

Based on 40 recent sales, the median property price is £615,475 (about £486 per square foot) in Petersfield Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £295,000 up to £1,900,000.

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 Heath over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached20£827,500£530
Semi-Detached6£390,975£386
Terraced14£368,725£395

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Petersfield Heath

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Petersfield Heath.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£675,000£375,000£311,000
2017£597,500£491,500£272,000
2018£600,000£473,500£298,500
2019£647,500£295,000£321,000
2020£666,750£250,000£320,000
2021£650,000£326,500£338,750
2022£800,000£410,000£352,500
2023£760,500£575,000£402,500
2024£835,000£380,000£330,000
2025£840,000£376,000£370,000
2026£825,000£480,000£475,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Petersfield Heath.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Petersfield Heath.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£402£408£370
2017£425£319£303
2018£434£487£343
2019£398£396£351
2020£425£323£353
2021£463£402£370
2022£475£442£444
2023£510£503£426
2024£512£477£395
2025£531£441£390
2026£479£369£450
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Petersfield Heath.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

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.