Area guide · East Hampshire

Living in Petersfield

A snapshot of life in Petersfield, South East — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Petersfield is a village in East Hampshire, South East with a population of 14,994. The average house price is £599,506 and the overall crime rate is 43.6 per 1,000 residents.

Where Petersfield ranks

Population

14,994

Avg House Price

£599,506

Crime Rate

43.6/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

305 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£36,108

Median Age

45.8

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Petersfield's detached homes (£900,161) command roughly 3.7× the price of a flat (£242,424).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Petersfield prices have risen 29% over the last 9 years (£464,017 → £599,506).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£900,161	£755,000	94
Semi-Detached	£465,653	£450,000	68
Terraced	£396,481	£380,000	71
Flat	£242,424	£222,500	56

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Petersfield is 43.6 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Petersfield: violent crime (42% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	3
Primary	2
Secondary	1
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Herne Junior School	Primary	Good
Petersfield Infant School	Primary	No rating available
The Petersfield School	Secondary	Outstanding

Broadband & Connectivity

Petersfield averages 305 Mbps — 205% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Petersfield homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 69% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	72.6
% Rated C or Above	69%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,236

Demographics & Economy

Population	14,994
Median Age	45.8
Median Household Income	£36,108
Employment Rate	58.6%
Owner Occupied	69.3%
Degree-Level Qualified	41.8%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Petersfield?

The average house price in Petersfield is £599,506 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Petersfield?

The most affordable entry point in Petersfield is a flat, with an average price of £242,424.

Is Petersfield a safe place to live?

Petersfield has a recorded crime rate of 43.6 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

How are the schools in Petersfield?

Petersfield has 3 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Petersfield?

Average broadband download speeds in Petersfield are around 305 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 83.7% of premises.

How big is Petersfield?

Petersfield is a settlement in East Hampshire with a population of approximately 14,994.

Most compared with

How does Petersfield stack up against its neighbours?

Alton (East Hampshire)

Petersfield

House price: £552,588 · £599,506
Crime rate: 43.6 · 43.6
Distance: 10.2 mi

Bishop's Waltham

Petersfield

House price: £343,737 · £599,506
Crime rate: 55.2 · 43.6
Distance: 12.6 mi

Bordon

Petersfield

House price: £369,717 · £599,506
Crime rate: 60.3 · 43.6
Distance: 8.3 mi

Chichester

Petersfield

House price: £550,043 · £599,506
Crime rate: 61.9 · 43.6
Distance: 13.6 mi

Denmead

Petersfield

House price: £413,244 · £599,506
Crime rate: 55.5 · 43.6
Distance: 9.1 mi

Emsworth

Petersfield

House price: £469,264 · £599,506
Crime rate: 76.8 · 43.6
Distance: 10.6 mi

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