Ridge Common Lane is in Steep, Petersfield and in East Hampshire district. GU32 1AJ is located in the Froxfield, Sheet & Steep electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of East Hampshire. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ridge Common Lane, Steep, Petersfield, GU32 1AJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding GU32 1AJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.5% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 53.5% | 2.7% | 51.0% | 2.5% |
| Male | 49.2% | 46.5% | -2.7% | 49.0% | -2.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of GU32 1AJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 70.9% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 20.2% | 22.3% | 2.1% | 37.9% | -15.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 66% | 70.9% | 4.9% | 44.2% | 26.7% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 1% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 5.8% | -1.6% | 9.1% | -3.3% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 0% | -4.3% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (93.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 61.7% | 59.5% | -2.2% | 48.4% | 11.1% |
| Good health | 25.8% | 34.1% | 8.3% | 33.6% | 0.5% |
| Fair health | 10.8% | 4.8% | -6.0% | 12.7% | -7.9% |
| Bad health | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 4.0% | -3.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 0.8% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around GU32 1AJ this area, 8.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 47.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.3% | 8.7% | 3.4% | 18.2% | -9.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.8% | 4.9% | -7.9% | 9.6% | -4.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.1% | 12.6% | -5.5% | 13.4% | -0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.8% | 18.4% | 5.6% | 16.9% | 1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 47.9% | 47.6% | -0.3% | 33.8% | 13.8% |
| Other | 3.2% | 5.8% | 2.6% | 2.8% | 3.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.4% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| White | 98.3% | 98.4% | 0.1% | 81.4% | 17.0% |
In this area, 88.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.7% | 88.2% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 5.0% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2.5% | 4.7% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 0.8% | -0.9% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 1.6% | -0.1% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.8% | 88.2% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 5.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 11% | 10.2% | 9.8% | 1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.3% | 0.8% | -7.5% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.1% | 76.7% | 15.4% |
| Ireland | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| No passport held | 4.7% | 13.5% | -8.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40% | 37.2% | 2.8% |
| Christian | 56% | 46.2% | 9.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 2.4% | 6.0% | -3.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ridge Common Lane was 35.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 7.5% lower than the Buriton & East Meon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ridge Common Lane has the 12th highest crime rate of 33 local areas in Buriton & East Meon and the 195th lowest crime rate of 412 local areas in East Hampshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -75.6%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 88% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Clifton Cottages Ridge Common Lane, Petersfield, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £640,000 | 2014-04-04 | £982,465 |
| 1 Clifton Cottages Ridge Common Lane, Petersfield, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2006-08-21 | £741,391 |
| Ivy Cottage Ridge Common Lane, Petersfield, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 1999-04-01 | £950,123 |
| 2 Clifton Cottages Ridge Common Lane, Petersfield, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 1997-10-28 | £831,884 |
GU32 1AJ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Less than 1% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 25% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
GU32 1AJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Part-Time Employee | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Other | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Education | 4 |
| Other | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steep Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School 95 Church Road , Steep GU32 2DE | 3out of 4 | 1,578 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Langrish Primary School Ramsdean Road , Stroud GU32 3PJ | 4out of 4 | 1,979 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Petersfield Infant School St Peter's Road , GU32 3HX | 4out of 4 | 2,659 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sheet Primary School School Lane , Sheet GU32 2AS | 3out of 4 | 2,680 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Froxfield Church of England Primary and Pre-School High Cross , Froxfield GU32 1EG | 3out of 4 | 2,714 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Petersfield School Cranford Road , GU32 3LU | 4out of 4 | 2,747 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedales School Church Road , Steep GU32 2DG | - not rated | 1,265 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Churcher's College Ramshill , GU31 4AS | - not rated | 2,675 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cricketers Inn | The Cricketers, Church Road, Steep, Petersfield, GU32 2DW | 792 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.