King's Hill Beech, East Hampshire
106 addresses across 7 postcodes (GU34), about 1.9 km (1.2 miles) long, classed as a minor road. USRN 12314973.
- Energy: 53 homes have an energy certificate (A: 1, B: 7, C: 13, D: 21, E: 6, F: 4, G: 1).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band G; Band D in East Hampshire costs £2,344 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Alton, about 2.9 km (1.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 1.1 km (0.7 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 115 to 181 m above sea level.
- Noise: 14 of its 106 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Chawton Park Surgery, about 1.3 km (0.8 miles) away.
- People: About 600 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 91% of households owned their home and 54% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 1 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
53 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 205 m². Most common: House, detached (37); Bungalow, detached (15); Bungalow, semi-detached (1). Built: 1950-1966 (10); 1983-1990 (8); 1967-1975 (7). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (38); rented (private) (3).
Each home's certificates and sales (27 addresses)
- 24, Medstead Road, Beech
- 31, Medstead Road, Beech
- 33a, Medstead Road, Beech
- 35, Medstead Road, Beech
- 45, Medstead Road, Beech
- 47, Medstead Road, Beech
- 59, Medstead Road, Beech
- 69, Medstead Road, Beech
- 71, Medstead Road, Beech
- 72, Medstead Road, Beech
- 73, Medstead Road, Beech
- 75, Medstead Road, Beech
- 76a, Medstead Road, Beech
- 77, Medstead Road, Beech
- 78, Medstead Road, Beech
- 82, Medstead Road, Beech
- 90, Medstead Road, Beech
- 100, Medstead Road, Beech
- 104, Medstead Road, Beech
- 108, Medstead Road, Beech
- 122, Medstead Road, Beech
- 148, Medstead Road, Beech
- 170, Medstead Road, Beech
- 188, Medstead Road, Beech
- 190 Medstead Road, Beech
- Crown House, 120 Medstead Road, Beech
- Kingswood House, 118 Medstead Road, Beech
Council tax
What each band costs in East Hampshire in 2026-27: Band D £2,344 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,563 | £1,823 | £2,083 | £2,344 | £2,865 | £3,386 | £3,907 | £4,688 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band G (30% of about 1,100 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 6.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: 42 protected trees on or by this street.
- Green belt: no.
Listed buildings
- WYARDS FARM HOUSE, grade II*
- BEECH BARNS DONKEY WHEEL HOUSE ONLY, grade II
- GREENACRE ST TERESA'S WELLHOUSE COTTAGES, grade II
- NORTON BAVANT, grade II
- THE OLD FARM HOUSE, grade II
- WYARDS FARM GRANARY, grade II
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 30 September 2026: HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL, Highway repair and maintenance works, road closure, on the carriageway (immediate - urgent works)
- 1 September 2026 to 4 September 2026: SOUTH EAST WATER, Utility repair and maintenance works, road closure, on the carriageway (immediate - urgent works)
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 106 addresses are between 115 m and 181 m above sea level (139 m on average); the ground rises about 66 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GU34 4AD | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| GU34 4AE | 98% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| GU34 4AF | 29% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| GU34 4AJ | 86% | 86% | 86% | 0% |
| GU34 4AL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| GU34 4AQ | 59% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| GU34 4AW | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Alton 591,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Bentley (Hampshire) 110,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 10.5 km (6.5 miles) | |
| Liss 308,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 13.9 km (8.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 3 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Wellhouse Road Beech | 200 m |
| Car parks | Chawton Car Park | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Southampton Airport SOU | 32.7 km (20 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 52.6 km (33 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Chawton Park Surgery | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Chawton Park Pharmacy | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Alton Dental LTD | 2 km (1.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Alton Community Hospital | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Police station | Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary | 12.5 km (7.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | MFG - Alton Cashzone | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 2.3 ha | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Play area | Unnamed 170 m² | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 7,370 m² | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | Whitedown Allotments 7,210 m² | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Wyards Farm House, a listed building (Grade II*), 270 m east. 7 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Wyards Farm House | Listed building, Grade II* | 270 m east |
| Chawton House | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Dark Wick's Wood | Wood | 590 m (0.4 miles) south |
| Hungry Copse | Wood | 690 m (0.4 miles) north-east |
| Ackender Wood | Wood | 840 m (0.5 miles) south-east |
| Alexandra Wood | Wood | 880 m (0.5 miles) south-east |
| Oakmoor Hill Pond | Lake or reservoir | 2 km (1.2 miles) north-west |
| Lodge Hill | Hill | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.3 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 13 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 92 | 106 |
14 of the street's 106 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for East Hampshire: see them on the East Hampshire page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Butts Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Chawton Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Departure Lounge GU34 4BH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 18 Mar 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Snode Hill (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 55 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 12% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 91% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 53% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 8% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 56% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 31% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 54% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 40% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 2% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 28% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 26% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 54% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 6% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 8 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- GU34 4AE: 48 addresses of 50 in the postcode
- GU34 4AD: 26 addresses of 32 in the postcode
- GU34 4AF: 18 addresses of 19 in the postcode
- GU34 4AJ: 8 addresses
- GU34 4AQ: 3 addresses of 39 in the postcode
- GU34 4AL: 2 addresses of 30 in the postcode
- GU34 4AW: 1 address of 19 in the postcode
Nearby streets
All the streets in GU34 and across East Hampshire.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.