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Petersfield South

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About

Petersfield South is a residential area situated just below the town centre, characterised by quiet streets and a mix of housing styles. The area extends towards the rolling fields and wooded hills that mark the southern edge of the town, providing a direct transition into the Hampshire countryside.

The landscape is defined by the presence of The Hangers, a line of steep, wooded hills that form a distinctive backdrop. Heath Pond, a large natural pond on the common land, serves as a local focal point for walking and recreation amidst this green setting.

Area overview

On average Petersfield South has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 60 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 29% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. Approximately 15% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Petersfield South is £57,281 per year. There are 2 schools in Petersfield South: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). Petersfield South is home to around 9,622 people, with a population density of about 1,843.2 per km².

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
60
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
15%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Petersfield South Population
9,622
Population density
1,843.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
32.74(+3%)
Shoplifting
10.81(+35%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.17(-42%)
Public order
6.44(+6%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.34(-2%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,610
89.48%
Other White
442
4.59%
Indian
76
0.79%
Other Asian
66
0.69%
White and Asian (mixed)
62
0.64%
Total population: 9,622

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,949
37.59%
Level 3 (A level)
1,340
17.08%
No qualifications
1,159
14.77%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,125
14.34%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
713
9.09%
Total 16+ residents: 7,846

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,530
35.09%
Owns with a mortgage
1,089
24.98%
Private landlord or letting agency
747
17.13%
Other social rented
714
16.38%
Social rents from council
119
2.73%
Total households: 4,360

Property prices in Petersfield South

Median price£382,000
Price per sq ft£458
Sales (last 12 months)137
Typical range (middle 50%)£283K – £552K

Based on 137 recent sales, the median property price is £382,000 (about £458 per square foot) in Petersfield South area, with individual transactions ranging from £138,500 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 South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached30£685,000£506
Semi-Detached28£433,750£460
Terraced40£392,475£468
Flats39£240,000£347

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Petersfield South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Petersfield South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£645,000£200,000£372,500£322,500
2017£443,995£196,250£350,000£322,000
2018£520,000£197,000£392,500£366,000
2019£575,000£200,000£427,475£317,000
2020£665,000£215,000£437,500£340,000
2021£535,000£225,000£401,000£375,000
2022£718,500£241,000£450,000£355,000
2023£712,500£232,000£432,500£395,000
2024£725,000£240,000£425,000£375,000
2025£640,250£225,000£431,000£372,500
2026£630,000£210,000£433,750£485,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Petersfield South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Petersfield South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£402£291£362£400
2017£373£338£388£398
2018£434£375£426£418
2019£425£378£421£390
2020£445£376£439£416
2021£460£358£417£445
2022£477£391£478£465
2023£488£372£482£447
2024£520£346£465£446
2025£506£363£465£456
2026£512£302£433£477
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Petersfield South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Petersfield South 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.