The Windmills is in Alton and in East Hampshire district. GU34 1EF is located in the Alton Westbrooke electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of East Hampshire. This postcode has been in use since 1986-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Windmills, Alton, GU34 1EF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GU34 1AN, GU34 1FZ, GU34 1FP, GU34 2RU, GU34 1DT, GU34 1AL, GU34 1EQ, GU34 2RX, GU34 1NJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding GU34 1EF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.3% 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 | 53.1% | 54.3% | 1.2% | 51.0% | 3.3% |
| Male | 46.9% | 45.7% | -1.2% | 49.0% | -3.3% |
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 | 24.2% | 36.2% | 12.0% | 37.9% | -1.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.9% | 33.2% | -10.7% | 44.2% | -11.0% |
| Separated | 4% | 3.4% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 16.1% | 18.7% | 2.6% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Widowed | 11.7% | 8.5% | -3.2% | 6.1% | 2.4% |
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 | 45% | 41.3% | -3.7% | 48.4% | -7.1% |
| Good health | 37.8% | 40.2% | 2.4% | 33.6% | 6.6% |
| Fair health | 13.4% | 14.7% | 1.3% | 12.7% | 2.0% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 3.1% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.5% | 14% | -3.5% | 18.2% | -4.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.8% | 4.7% | -6.1% | 9.6% | -4.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.2% | 12.3% | -2.9% | 13.4% | -1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 8.1% | 3.6% | 5.3% | 2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 24.6% | 14.7% | 16.9% | 7.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.1% | 33.5% | -4.6% | 33.8% | -0.3% |
| Other | 4% | 3% | -1.0% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.2% 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 | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Other Asian | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1.9% | 1.6% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 92% | 94.2% | 2.2% | 81.4% | 12.8% |
| Other | 3.1% | 0.4% | -2.7% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 89.5% 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 | 90.1% | 89.5% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 6.3% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 3.9% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.9% | 0.8% | -1.1% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.1% | 1.2% | -1.9% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.7% | 89.5% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 6.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 7% | 5.5% | 9.8% | -2.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 0.8% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.3% | 1.2% | -4.1% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.9% | 76.7% | 6.2% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 10.1% | 13.5% | -3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.1% | 37.2% | 9.9% |
| Christian | 51% | 46.2% | 4.8% |
| Not answered | 1.9% | 6.0% | -4.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Windmills was 117.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 363.0% higher than the Alton Amery average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
The Windmills has the 3rd highest crime rate of 35 local areas in Alton Amery and the 49th highest crime rate of 412 local areas in East Hampshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.9%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 81% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atticus House, 2 The Windmills, Alton, Hampshire Other, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2016-11-29 | £435,849 |
| 1 The Windmills, Alton, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2006-04-20 | £691,022 |
| 1 The Windmills, Alton, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £88,333 | 1997-02-21 | £387,213 |
| 1 The Windmills, Alton, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £32,500 | 1995-06-01 | £148,571 |
GU34 1EF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 101 |
| Retired | 63 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Education | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bushy Leaze Early Years Centre Eastbrook Road , GU34 2DR | 4out of 4 | 886 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Lawrence Church of England Primary School Amery Hill , GU34 2BY | 3out of 4 | 582 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alton Infant School Normandy Street , GU34 1DH | 3out of 4 | 710 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Anstey Junior School Eastbrooke Road , GU34 2DR | 3out of 4 | 958 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Butts Primary School Bolle Road , GU34 1PW | 3out of 4 | 968 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wootey Infant School Wooteys Way , GU34 2JA | 3out of 4 | 1,731 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amery Hill School Amery Hill , GU34 2BZ | 3out of 4 | 675 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eggar's School London Road , Holybourne GU34 4EQ | 3out of 4 | 1,977 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alton School Anstey Lane , GU34 2NG | - not rated | 1,731 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Treloar School Powell Drive , GU34 4GL | 4out of 4 | 2,300 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Treloar College Powell Drive , Holybourne GU34 4GL | - not rated | 2,460 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Alton Maltings Centre CIC | Alton Maltings Centre, Maltings Close, Alton, GU34 1DT | 144 yd | |
| Starbucks Coffee | Sainsbury's, Draymans Way, Alton, GU34 1SS | 151 yd | |
| Hideout | 6 Turk Street, Alton, GU34 1AG | 271 yd | |
| Alibaba Eats | 69a High Street, Alton, GU34 1AB | 308 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Costa Coffee, 23 High Street, Alton, GU34 1AX | 334 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Joneses Studio | Bell House Studio, The Windmills, St Mary's Close, Alton, GU34 1EF | 37 yd | |
| Ivy House | The Ivy House, Draymans Way, Alton, GU34 1SS | 151 yd | |
| Ten Tun Tap House | 1 Westbrook Walk, Alton, GU34 1HZ | 364 yd | |
| White Horse | White Horse, 96-98 High Street, Alton, GU34 1EN | 370 yd | |
| Cassidy's Bar | 44 High Street, Alton, GU34 1BD | 379 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean’s 11 Fish & Chips | Unit 2, The Old Hop Stores, Draymans Way, Alton, GU34 1AU | 220 yd | |
| So Lush | 63A High Street, Alton GU34 1AB | 295 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 17 High Street, Alton, GU34 1AW | 332 yd | |
| Alton Gourmet Oriental | Gourmet Oriental Alton, 7 High Street, Alton, GU34 1AW | 332 yd | |
| Subway | 15a High Street, Alton, GU34 1AW | 332 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, Draymans Way, Alton, GU34 1SS | 151 yd | |
| Sushi Gourmet | Sainsbury's, Draymans Way, Alton, GU34 1SS | 151 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | 77-85 High Street, Alton, GU34 1LG | 309 yd | |
| The Southern Co-Operative | 34e, High Street, Alton, GU34 1BD | 379 yd | |
| CAMPUS & CO | Borovere Business Park, Borovere Lane, Alton, GU34 1FH | 688 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Results Health Club (Alton) 80a 80a High Street | health and fitness suite | 368 yd |
| Alton Community Centre ALTON COMMUNITY CENTRE ALTON COMMUNITY CENTRE AMERY STREET | 493 yd | |
| Amery Hill School AMERY HILL | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 846 yd |
| Whitedown School (Closed) Albert Road | 956 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 | 94.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 94.1% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 160.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 330 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 330 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.