Forest Road is in Liss and in East Hampshire district. GU33 7BL is located in the Liss electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of East Hampshire. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Forest Road, Liss, GU33 7BL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GU33 7TZ, GU33 7BS, GU33 7BP, GU33 7BJ, GU33 7BW, GU33 7AT, GU33 7AU, GU33 7BT, GU33 7BH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding GU33 7BL is primarily male, with 53.1% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.8% | 46.9% | -2.9% | 51.0% | -4.1% |
| Male | 50.2% | 53.1% | 2.9% | 49.0% | 4.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 32.3% | 35.7% | 3.4% | 37.9% | -2.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.9% | 37.7% | -2.2% | 44.2% | -6.5% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 1.6% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 12.7% | 2.4% | 9.1% | 3.6% |
| Widowed | 15.2% | 12.3% | -2.9% | 6.1% | 6.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.4% | 45.2% | -1.2% | 48.4% | -3.2% |
| Good health | 32.1% | 33.4% | 1.3% | 33.6% | -0.2% |
| Fair health | 18.1% | 18.6% | 0.5% | 12.7% | 5.9% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.6% | 18.1% | -5.5% | 18.2% | -0.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.5% | 7.8% | -1.7% | 9.6% | -1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 13.2% | -3.1% | 13.4% | -0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 6.2% | 3.5% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.7% | 16.9% | 8.2% | 16.9% | 0.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.1% | 37.4% | 1.3% | 33.8% | 3.6% |
| Other | 3% | 0.4% | -2.6% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| White | 97.2% | 97.6% | 0.4% | 81.4% | 16.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 95.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 97.8% | 95.2% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 12.0% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.9% | 95.5% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 12.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 4.1% | 3.5% | 9.8% | -5.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.4% | 76.7% | 4.7% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 17.2% | 13.5% | 3.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55.5% | 37.2% | 18.3% |
| Christian | 38.6% | 46.2% | -7.6% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Forest Road was 36.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 3.8% higher than the Liss average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Forest Road has the 9th highest crime rate of 25 local areas in Liss and the 199th lowest crime rate of 412 local areas in East Hampshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -39.0%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 79% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 Forest Road, Liss, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £975,000 | 2024-09-30 | £992,945 |
| 52 Forest Road, Liss, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,025,000 | 2023-02-28 | £1,023,972 |
| Ryecroft, 76 Forest Road, Liss, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £1,150,000 | 2022-05-03 | £1,181,741 |
| 74 Forest Road, Liss, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £775,000 | 2022-03-16 | £818,103 |
| 72 Forest Road, Liss, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £812,500 | 2022-02-22 | £842,077 |
GU33 7BL area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 18% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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.
GU33 7BL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 80 |
| Retired | 62 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Education | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liss Junior School Hillbrow Road , GU33 7LQ | 3out of 4 | 1,727 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Liss Infant School Hillbrow Road , GU33 7LQ | 2out of 4 | 1,727 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greatham Primary School Petersfield Road , Greatham GU33 6HA | 2out of 4 | 2,097 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rake CofE Primary School London Road , Rake GU33 7JH | 3out of 4 | 3,140 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sheet Primary School School Lane , Sheet GU32 2AS | 3out of 4 | 5,313 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Temple Inn | The Temple Inn, 82 Forest Road, Liss, GU33 7BP | 171 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Glebe 7 OLD STOCKS OAK 7 OLD STOCKS OAK FARNHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 1,036 yd |
| West Liss Recreation Ground WEST LISS PAVILION WEST LISS PAVILION STATION ROAD | grass pitches | 1,037 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 | 91.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 91.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 91.7% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 386 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 27.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.