The GU34 postcode district is a postal district located in the GU Guildford postcode area with a population of 33,557 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census.
Introduction to GU34: Alton and Surrounding Villages in Hampshire
Map of the GU35 Alton Postcode
GU34 is the postcode for Alton and its surrounding villages in Hampshire, encompassing a picturesque and historically rich area.
Alton: The Heart of GU34
Alton, the central hub of GU34, is an archetypal English market town that has retained its charm over centuries. Famed as the home of novelist Jane Austen, Alton sits in a stunning river valley amidst the rolling countryside of Hampshire, a true gem of the area.
Exploring Jane Austen's Legacy in Alton
On the outskirts of Alton, visitors can explore Jane Austen's House, where the celebrated author lived and wrote between 1809 and 1817, offering a deep dive into her life and works.
Alton's Rich Offerings: Shops, Food, and Rail Links
Despite its small size, Alton boasts a vibrant high street with a diverse mix of shops, fine food, bars, and restaurants. The town is also served by Alton Station, providing rail travel to London Waterloo and shared with the Watercress Line, a heritage steam railway that journeys through Hampshire's countryside to Alresford.
Cultural Attractions in Alton
Culture enthusiasts will enjoy the Curtis Museum and Art Gallery, and the Allen Gallery, famous for its charming garden, perfect for relaxing with tea and cake.
The Wider GU34 Area: Four Marks and Key Transport Links
Beyond Alton, GU34 includes the village of Four Marks, located along the A31, the area's main transport route connecting with the M3 and A3. This strategic positioning makes GU34 a convenient hub for travel and exploration.
Notable Attractions in GU34: Lasham Airfield and Selborne
Lasham Airfield, renowned for glider flying, and Selborne, home to Gilbert White's House and museum, are notable attractions within the GU34 area, adding to its appeal.
Historic Routes: The Pilgrims' Trail through GU34
GU34 is also traversed by the Pilgrims' Trail, a 155-mile-long walking route following the footsteps of medieval pilgrims from Winchester to Canterbury, offering a unique historical perspective of the area.
Conclusion: The Diverse Appeal of GU34
The GU34 postcode district, with its blend of historical sites, cultural attractions, and natural beauty, presents a rich tapestry of experiences for both residents and visitors.
The area of the GU34 postcode district is 72.44 square miles which is 187.62 square kilometres or 46,361.31 acres.
Currently, the GU34 district has about 1223 postcode units spread across 5 geographic postcode sectors.
Given that each sector allows for 400 unique postcode combinations, the district has a capacity of 2,000 postcodes. With 1223 postcodes already in use, this leaves 777 units available.
The largest settlement in the GU34 postal code is ALTON followed by Four Marks, and Medstead.
The GU34 Postcode shares a border with GU10 (Tongham, Wrecclesham, Lower Bourne), GU33 (LISS, Greatham, Hill Brow), RG29 (Odiham, North Warnborough, South Warnborough), GU35 (BORDON, Whitehill, Lindford), SO24 (ALRESFORD, Ropley, Cheriton), RG25 (Overton, North Waltham, Upton Grey) and GU32 (PETERSFIELD, East Meon, West Meon).
The GU34 postcode district in Hampshire, England, is primarily represented by the settlement of Alton. Other significant settlements in the district include Chawton, Colemore, East Tisted, East Worldham, Farringdon, Four Marks, Hartley Mauditt, Lower Farringdon, Newton Valence, Privett, Selborne, Upper Farringdon, West Worldham, and Wyck. The postal town for the district is Alton.
For the district GU34, we have data on 6 postcode sectors. Here's a breakdown: The sector GU34 1, covers Alton in Hampshire. The sector GU34 2, covers Alton in Hampshire. The sector GU34 3, covers Selborne and East Tisted and Privett in Hampshire. The sector GU34 4, covers Holybourne and Upper Froyle and Lower Froyle in Hampshire. The sector GU34 5, covers Four Marks and Medstead and Bentworth in Hampshire. The sector GU34 9 is non-geographic. It's often designated for PO Boxes, large organisations, or special services.
Map of the GU34 Postcode District
Explore the GU34 postcode district by using our free interactive map.
When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, for a breakdown in the GU34 District: the district mostly encompasses the East Hampshire District (1235 postcodes), and finally, the Basingstoke and Deane District (B) area (3 postcodes).
Recent House Sales in GU34
| Date | Price | Address |
|---|---|---|
| 19/10/2023 | £725,000 | Bridle Close, East Tisted, Alton, GU34 3QQ |
| 13/10/2023 | £420,000 | Plumpton Way, Alton, GU34 2TU |
| 13/10/2023 | £135,000 | Raven Square, Alton, GU34 2LL |
| 10/10/2023 | £675,000 | Bolle Road, Alton, GU34 1PP |
| 10/10/2023 | £416,000 | Lily Road, Four Marks, Alton, GU34 5GF |
| 02/10/2023 | £355,000 | Handyside Place, Four Marks, Alton, GU34 5FX |
| 26/09/2023 | £92,000 | Winstreet Close, Alton, GU34 1FR |
| 22/09/2023 | £165,000 | Adams Way, Alton, GU34 2UU |
| 20/09/2023 | £163,500 | Draymans Way, Alton, GU34 1TY |
| 19/09/2023 | £445,000 | Lambton Close, Medstead, Alton, GU34 5JW |
Weather Forecast for GU34
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 4.00% | SSW 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 29.00% | SSW 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 12.00% | WSW 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Sunny day | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 3.00% | WNW 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Light rain | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 56.00% | WNW 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 52.00% | W 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 10.00% | WNW 4 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 12.00% | NE 4 mph |
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 9.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 7.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 8.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 9.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 17.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 18.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 11.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 11.00% | ENE 7 mph |
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 18.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Light rain | 4.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 52.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Light rain | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 47.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 19.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 21.00% | E 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 51.00% | ENE 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Light rain | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 54.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Heavy rain | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 73.00% | ENE 11 mph |
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Heavy rain | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 75.00% | ENE 11 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Heavy rain | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 76.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Light rain | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 51.00% | ESE 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Light rain shower (day) | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 44.00% | ESE 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Heavy rain shower (day) | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 57.00% | SW 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 41.00% | WSW 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 13.00% | S 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 9.00% | WSW 7 mph |
Where is the GU34 Postcode District?
The data provided states that the postcode district for GU34 is in ALTON. ALTON is a district town located in close proximity to several nearby towns. These towns include BORDON to the east (5.77 miles away), LISS to the southeast (7.17 miles away), ALRESFORD to the west (8.15 miles away), PETERSFIELD to the south (8.86 miles away), FARNHAM to the northeast (9.49 miles away), BASINGSTOKE to the northwest (10.35 miles away), and HOOK to the north (10.53 miles away). Additionally, the distance between GU34 and the center of London is approximately 45.45 miles.
The district is within the post town of ALTON.
The sector has postcodes within the nation of England.
The GU34 Postcode District is covers the following regions.
- Central Hampshire - Hampshire and Isle of Wight - South East (England)
- North Hampshire - Hampshire and Isle of Wight - South East (England)
| Postcode Sector | Delivery Office |
|---|---|
| GU34 1 | Alton Delivery Office |
| GU34 2 | Alton Delivery Office |
| GU34 3 | Alton Delivery Office |
| GU34 4 | Alton Delivery Office |
| GU34 5 | Alton Delivery Office |
| G | U | 3 | 4 | - | X | X | X |
| G | U | 3 | 4 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Tourist Attractions within the Postcode Area
We found 2 visitor attractions within the GU34 postcode area
| Allen Gallery |
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| Museums & Art Galleries |
| Museum and / or Art Gallery |
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| Curtis Museum |
| Museums & Art Galleries |
| Museum and / or Art Gallery |
| View Curtis Museum on Google Maps |
Current Monthly Rental Prices
| # Bedrooms | Min Price | Max Price | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | £595 | £895 | £798 |
| 2 | £1,000 | £1,250 | £1,170 |
| 3 | £1,150 | £2,950 | £1,813 |
| 4 | £3,500 | £3,500 | £3,500 |
| 5 | £2,450 | £5,495 | £4,235 |
| 7 | £6,500 | £6,500 | £6,500 |
Current House Prices
| # Bedrooms | Min Price | Max Price | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| £22,700 | £850,000 | £485,977 | |
| 1 | £75,000 | £331,500 | £166,595 |
| 2 | £110,000 | £800,000 | £305,915 |
| 3 | £300,000 | £1,950,000 | £520,246 |
| 4 | £474,950 | £2,700,000 | £800,302 |
| 5 | £525,000 | £2,500,000 | £1,078,136 |
| 6 | £850,000 | £1,675,000 | £1,375,000 |
| 7 | £1,850,000 | £2,850,000 | £2,416,667 |
| 8 | £6,750,000 | £6,750,000 | £6,750,000 |
Estate Agents who Operate in the GU34 District
| Logo | Name | Brand Name | Address | Contact Number | Total Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Alton | Warren Powell-Richards | 78 High Street, Alton, GU34 1EN | 01420 551361 | 78 |
 | Alton | Homes Estate Agents | 53 High Street, Alton, GU34 1AB | 01420 557613 | 69 |
 | Alton | Charters | Julius Caesar House, 66 High Street, Alton, GU34 1ET | 01420 557611 | 53 |
 | Alton | Hamptons Sales | 31 High Street, Alton, GU34 1AW | 01420 557471 | 38 |
 | Alton | Bourne Estate Agents | 72a High Street, Alton, Hampshire, GU34 1ET | 01420 557504 | 31 |
- Alton
- Bailey Green
- Beech
- Bentley
- Bentworth
- Binsted
- Blackmoor
- Blacknest
- Burkham
- Charlwood
- Chawton
- East Tisted
- East Worldham
- Empshott
- Filmore Hill
- Four Marks
- Frithend
- Golden Pot
- High Cross
- Holt End
- Holybourne
- Isington
- Lasham
- Lower Farringdon
- Lower Froyle
- Lower Green
- Medstead
- Monkwood
- Neatham
- Newton Valence
- Oakhanger
- Oakshott
- Privett
- Selborne
- Shalden
- Shalden Green
- Soldridge
- Southrope
- Upper Farringdon
- Upper Froyle
- West Worldham
- Wyck
| Type of Property | 2018 Average | 2018 Sales | 2017 Average | 2017 Sales | 2016 Average | 2016 Sales | 2015 Average | 2015 Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £609,326 | 305 | £619,731 | 254 | £613,930 | 229 | £566,991 | 229 |
| Semi-Detached | £362,579 | 138 | £378,284 | 130 | £380,018 | 102 | £336,570 | 151 |
| Terraced | £329,460 | 135 | £321,978 | 131 | £315,762 | 117 | £306,135 | 153 |
| Flats | £243,331 | 178 | £201,466 | 106 | £187,889 | 118 | £177,839 | 157 |