The postcode GU34 1QS is located in East Hampshire, in the county of Hampshire. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. GU34 1QS is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
GU34 1QS is one of the least deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 7.6 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of GU34 1QS as Suburbanites > Suburban achievers > Detached retirement living.
The closest road name to GU34 1QS is Windsor Close which is centered 42 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Brick Kiln Lane and is 196 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 1.61 km away at Alton (Mid-Hants Railway) The closest railway station is Alton Rail Station, 1.6 km away.
The closest primary school to GU34 1QS (for ages 11 and under) is The Butts Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on June 19, 2019.
The local pub for residents of GU34 1QS is Alton Bowling Club and is 571 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Exempt on August 23, 2018. The nearest takeaway food is available from Bean and Bake and is 743 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on October 25, 2021.
Residents reported an average download speed of 30.8 Mbps and an average upload speed of 5.7 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 2.8 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.5 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for GU34 1QS is covered by the Hampshire police force association and Hampshire is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to GU34 1QS and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to GU34 1QS, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode GU34 1QS
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from GU34 1QS - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Butts Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (June 19, 2019) | 385 m |
| Amery Hill School | Academy | 11-16 | Good (February 7, 2017) | 934 m |
| Saint Lawrence Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (February 7, 2017) | 979 m |
| Alton Infant School | Maintained school | 4-7 | Good (January 23, 2019) | 1.45 km |
| Anstey Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (May 2, 2019) | 1.47 km |
| Chawton Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 5, 2019) | 1.67 km |
| Wootey Infant School | Maintained school | 4-7 | Good (April 30, 2019) | 1.86 km |
| Wootey Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (March 14, 2017) | 1.86 km |
| Alton School | Independent school | 1-19 | 2.1 km | |
| Eggar's School | Academy | 11-16 | Good (November 14, 2018) | 2.52 km |
| Andrews' Endowed Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (October 13, 2021) | 2.88 km |
| Treloar School | Special school | 2-19 | Outstanding (January 17, 2018) | 2.89 km |
| St Mary's Bentworth Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (September 17, 2019) | 4.51 km |
| Medstead Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (June 27, 2017) | 5.33 km |
| Selborne Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (June 5, 2018) | 6.08 km |
| Compass Community School Hampshire | Special school | 11-17 | Outstanding (November 4, 2021) | 6.58 km |
| Binsted Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 20, 2018) | 6.58 km |
| Four Marks Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (March 23, 2010) | 6.87 km |
| The Green Room School Kingsley | Special school | 9-18 | Outstanding (October 5, 2018) | 8.42 km |
| Lord Wandsworth College | Independent school | 11-19 | 8.59 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from GU34 1QS - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Butts Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 15, 2021 | 385 m | |
| Alton Bowling Club | Exempt August 23, 2018 | 571 m | |
| ALTON COMMUNITY CUPBOARD Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 8, 2021 | 571 m | |
| Alton Conservative Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 7, 2022 | 612 m | |
| The French Horn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good June 23, 2021 | 653 m | |
| BP Alton | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 22, 2019 | 656 m | |
| The George | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 21, 2021 | 656 m | |
| Borovere Residental Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 20, 2021 | 674 m | |
| Age Concern at Alton Community Hospital | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 1, 2016 | 675 m | |
| Boots UK Ltd | Exempt January 8, 2020 | 675 m | |
| Medirest Healthcare - Compass Group at Alton Hospital | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 26, 2021 | 675 m | |
| MA Spice Ltd T/A Mifta's Restaurant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 22, 2020 | 731 m | |
| Market Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 28, 2021 | 731 m | |
| MBH Bars Limited at The Wheatsheaf | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 22, 2020 | 731 m | |
| Pizza Express | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 6, 2021 | 731 m | |
| Austen's Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 9, 2020 | 737 m | |
| Forever Cake Creations | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 28, 2021 | 737 m | |
| Into The Wild Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 19, 2020 | 738 m | |
| Bean and Bake | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 25, 2021 | 743 m | |
| Joyce & Lucas | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 24, 2021 | 743 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to GU34 1QS - Data from Apr 2022
| Brick Kiln Lane | 196 m | |
| Brick Kiln Lane | 200 m | |
| New Odiham Road | 236 m | |
| New Odiham Road | 244 m | |
| Highridge | 307 m | |
| Alton (Mid-Hants Railway) | 1.61 km | |
| Alton (Mid-Hants Railway) | 1.62 km | |
| Medstead & Four Marks (Mid Hants Railway) | 5.44 km | |
| Alton Rail Station | 1.6 km | |
| Southampton Airport | 34 km | |
| Shoreham Brighton City Airport | 60.15 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to GU34 1QS - Data from Dec 2021
| Hungry Copse | 868 m | |
| Alexandra Wood | 1.1 km | |
| Applesome Wood | 1.29 km | |
| Ackender Wood | 1.29 km | |
| Dark Wick's Wood | 1.37 km | |
| King's Pond | 1.45 km | |
| Great Wood | 1.54 km | |
| Mingledown Plantation | 1.58 km | |
| Diamond Jubilee Clump | 1.58 km | |
| Eastfield Plantation | 1.71 km | |
| Silver Wedding Clump | 1.74 km | |
| Thedden Copse | 1.82 km | |
| Amery Wood | 1.82 km | |
| South Wood | 1.87 km | |
| Adela Copse | 1.91 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for GU34 1QS - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 31.2 Mbps | 30.8 Mbps | 41.45 Mbps |
| Upload | 5.7 Mbps | 5.7 Mbps | 8.44 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 23.2 | 4.7 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 100% | 100% | 37.3 | 6.6 |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% | - | - |
Energy usage data for GU34 1QS - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | Hampshire |
| Latitude | 51.14676100 |
| Longitude | -0.98858800 |
| OS Easting | 470844 |
| OS Northing | 0139097 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Hampshire |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
East Hampshire |
| County Electorial Division | Alton Town ED |
| Electoral Ward | Alton Whitedown |
| Local Authority District | East Hampshire |
| Region / Government Office Region | South East |
| European Electoral Region | South East |
| Local Enterprise Partnership | Primary: Enterprise M3 Secondary: |
| Local Learning and Skills Council | Hampshire and the Isle of Wight |
| International Territorial Level Code | E07000085 |
| Travel To Work Area | Basingstoke |
| NHS England Region | South East |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
Hampshire |
| Cancer Alliance | Wessex |
| Strategic Health Authority (SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB) |
South Central |
| Sustainability and Transformation Partnership |
Hampshire and the Isle of Wight |
| Clinical Comissioning Group (CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
NHS Hampshire, Southampton and Isle of Wight CCG |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Suburbanites Group: Suburban achievers Subgroup: Detached retirement living |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban city and town |
| Built-Up Area | Alton (East Hampshire) BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Workplace Zone | E33041990 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
East Hampshire 003 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
East Hampshire 003E |
| Output Area / Small Area | 6A3 |