Town Pop. 13,654

Living in Petersfield: Liveability Score 58/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Petersfield comes out at 58/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Healthcare is where Petersfield most outperforms the national norm: 51/100 against a median of 18/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 70/100 versus a median of 88/100.

That is the highest score of the 8 places in the GU31 postcode district. The GU31 district averages 51/100, putting Petersfield 7 points above its own postcode area. Its healthcare score runs 20 points above the GU31 district's 31/100. For the surrounding area, see GU31 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
70
74.4 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 408 crimes
↓ 10% below national average
Shoplifting 124 crimes
↑ 17% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 98 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 92 crimes
↓ 56% below national average
Public order 86 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 208 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 116 crimes
  2. 2 Shopping Area 61 crimes
  3. 3 The Square 48 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
78
Air Quality NO₂ 6.6 · PM2.5 6.1 · PM10 9.9 µg/m³
75
Green Space 85
Parks Ample 13
Sports Pitches Ample 7
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts Adequate 6
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 4

Services

Schools
34
5 schools in area · 7 within 4km
1Outstanding2Good2Ungraded
  • The Petersfield SchoolSecondary · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • Herne Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Sheet Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Petersfield Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded
  • Steep Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
51
A&E departmentsQueen Alexandra Hospital11.1 mi
St Mary’s NHS Treatment Centre14.2 mi
Gosport War Memorial Minor Injuries Unit16.2 mi
Hospital waitsHampshire And Isle Of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust0.2 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks70%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.3%
2 GP surgeries in area best 'Outstanding'
GP capacity1,817 patients per GP
7dentists3pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
73
Full fibre (FTTP)60.6%
available across East Hampshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
89.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
89.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 372 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
70
Employment rate57.4%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.4%Unemployed2.6%Retired28%Student3.6%Other inactive8.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial48.5%Skilled & technical30.9%Routine & elementary20.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.6%Level 3 (A levels)16.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)42.5%Apprenticeship4.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership67.7%
Among the least-deprived 21% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
50
Council tax East Hampshire · 2026-27
A £1,563
B £1,823
C £2,084
D £2,344
E £2,865
F £3,386
G £3,907
H £4,688
Energy Southern England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Southern Water
Average bill regional £683/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
53
Petersfield 0.3 mi
Liss 3.2 mi
Liphook 7.4 mi
J1 A3(M) 6.3 mi
J2 A3(M) 7.1 mi
J2 A3(M) 7.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
49
Pubs & Bars Ample 9
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 21
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 12
Retail Shopping Ample 75
Takeaways Adequate 6
Fitness Ample 13

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £442,500 107
Detached £700,000 33
Semi-detached £450,000 21
Terraced £419,975 26
Flat / Maisonette £230,000 27
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£195k £419k £650k £875k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Sheet (East Hampshire) 48 0.9 mi away ⇄
Steep 39 1.3 mi away ⇄
Buriton 36 2.1 mi away ⇄
South Harting 38 3.4 mi away ⇄
Liss 44 3.4 mi away ⇄
Hill Brow and Rake 41 3.4 mi away ⇄
Rogate 37 3.7 mi away ⇄
East Harting 45 3.9 mi away ⇄
Terwick Common 37 4.2 mi away ⇄
East Meon 37 4.3 mi away ⇄
Greatham (East Hampshire) 40 5.4 mi away ⇄
Clanfield (East Hampshire) 52 5.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Petersfield a nice place to live?

Petersfield is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Petersfield is 58/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Petersfield?

Petersfield has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 70/100. There were 1,016 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Petersfield?

Among the top-rated schools in Petersfield are The Petersfield School, Herne Junior School and Sheet Primary School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 5 rated schools in Petersfield in total.

What are house prices like in Petersfield?

The current median house price in Petersfield is £442,500, around 55% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £700,000, semi-detached £450,000, terraced £419,975, flat £230,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 14%. There were 107 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Petersfield in context

See where Petersfield ranks among the best places to live in Hampshire

Postcode districts in Petersfield

GU31 51 ⇄
GU32 51 ⇄
GU33 43 ⇄

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