Cross & Pillory Lane is in Alton and in East Hampshire district. GU34 1GB is located in the Alton Westbrooke electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of East Hampshire. This postcode has been in use since 2018-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cross & Pillory Lane, Alton, GU34 1GB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GU34 1HL, GU34 1HD, GU34 1EW, GU34 1ET, GU34 1AB, GU34 1GP, GU34 1HA, GU34 1HG, GU34 2BF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding GU34 1GB has a female population much higher than UK average, with 58.3% of the population 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 | 56.5% | 58.3% | 1.8% | 51.0% | 7.3% |
| Male | 43.5% | 41.7% | -1.8% | 49.0% | -7.3% |
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 | 31.6% | 33.8% | 2.2% | 37.9% | -4.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.7% | 18.6% | -9.1% | 44.2% | -25.6% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 1.7% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 11.3% | 19% | 7.7% | 9.1% | 9.9% |
| Widowed | 26.8% | 26.8% | 0.0% | 6.1% | 20.7% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 35.7% | 32.2% | -3.5% | 48.4% | -16.2% |
| Good health | 34.5% | 38.4% | 3.9% | 33.6% | 4.8% |
| Fair health | 23.1% | 21.6% | -1.5% | 12.7% | 8.9% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 5.7% | 0.2% | 4.0% | 1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 2% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 | 32.5% | 21.1% | -11.4% | 18.2% | 2.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.1% | 9.3% | 0.2% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.7% | 13.2% | -1.5% | 13.4% | -0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 4.8% | 3.5% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.3% | 13.7% | -0.6% | 16.9% | -3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.7% | 32.6% | 14.9% | 33.8% | -1.2% |
| Other | 10.4% | 5.3% | -5.1% | 2.8% | 2.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.1% 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% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 0.7% | 2.6% |
| Indian | 2.4% | 2.1% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 3.9% | 0% | -3.9% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 91.8% | 92.1% | 0.3% | 81.4% | 10.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Arab | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 86% 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 | 83.5% | 86% | 2.5% | 83.2% | 2.8% |
| European Union | 5.1% | 5.4% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
| Africa | 4.7% | 2.5% | -2.2% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.3% | 3.7% | -2.6% | 5.6% | -1.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.7% | 86.3% | 3.6% | 83.2% | 3.1% |
| 10+ Years | 5.1% | 7.9% | 2.8% | 9.8% | -1.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.5% | 2.5% | -3.0% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.9% | 2.1% | -3.8% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.9% | 76.7% | 1.2% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 14.8% | 13.5% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36% | 37.2% | -1.2% |
| Christian | 56.6% | 46.2% | 10.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cross & Pillory Lane was 528.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 567.1% higher than the Alton Eastbrooke average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cross & Pillory Lane has the highest crime rate of 21 local areas in Alton Eastbrooke and the 2nd highest crime rate of 412 local areas in East Hampshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 243.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -41.3%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 60% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 1 Rear Of 9 Cross & Pillory Lane, Alton, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2024-04-29 | £192,157 |
| Flat 2 Rear Of 9 Cross & Pillory Lane, Alton, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2019-07-09 | £160,887 |
| Flat 1 Rear Of 9 Cross & Pillory Lane, Alton, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £197,250 | 2018-08-10 | £204,955 |
| Flat 4 Rear Of 9 Cross & Pillory Lane, Alton, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £159,950 | 2018-06-15 | £164,727 |
The percentage of retired residents living in GU34 1GB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 41% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 93 |
| Full-Time Employee | 70 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate 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 | 851 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 | 397 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alton Infant School Normandy Street , GU34 1DH | 3out of 4 | 777 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Butts Primary School Bolle Road , GU34 1PW | 3out of 4 | 826 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Anstey Junior School Eastbrooke Road , GU34 2DR | 3out of 4 | 920 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wootey Infant School Wooteys Way , GU34 2JA | 3out of 4 | 1,577 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 | 466 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eggar's School London Road , Holybourne GU34 4EQ | 3out of 4 | 2,050 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 | 1,697 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Treloar School Powell Drive , GU34 4GL | 4out of 4 | 2,341 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Treloar College Powell Drive , Holybourne GU34 4GL | - not rated | 2,518 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frango Grill | 1 Cross and Pillory House, Cross & Pillory Lane, Alton, GU34 1HL | 28 yd | |
| River Kwai | Cross & Pillory House, Cross & Pillory Lane, Alton, GU341HL | 28 yd | |
| Hermanos Mexican Street Food | 13 Market Square, Alton, GU34 1HD | 57 yd | |
| MA Spice Ltd T/A Mifta's Restaurant | 1-2 Market Square, Alton, GU34 1HD | 62 yd | |
| Pizza Express | Pizza Express, 5 Market Square, Alton, GU34 1HD | 62 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ten Tun Tap House | 1 Westbrook Walk, Alton, GU34 1HZ | 47 yd | |
| The Wheatsheaf | The Wheatsheaf Inn, 7 Market Square, Alton, GU34 1HD | 62 yd | |
| Market Hotel | Market Hotel, 3 Market Square, Alton, GU34 1HD | 62 yd | |
| Alton Masonic Centre | Masonic Lodge, Market Street, Alton, GU341HA | 109 yd | |
| White Horse | White Horse, 96-98 High Street, Alton, GU34 1EN | 123 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bean and Bake | 76b High Street, Alton, GU34 1EN | 65 yd | |
| Hermanos Mexican Street Food | 8 Westbrook Walk, Alton, GU34 1HZ | 67 yd | |
| So Lush | 63A High Street, Alton GU34 1AB | 107 yd | |
| Man's Chinese Takeaway | Man Chinese Restaurant, 106 High Street, Alton, GU34 1EN | 123 yd | |
| The Royal Kebab House | 82 High Street, Alton, GU341EN | 123 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | 77-85 High Street, Alton, GU34 1LG | 180 yd | |
| The Southern Co-Operative | 34e, High Street, Alton, GU34 1BD | 211 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, Draymans Way, Alton, GU34 1SS | 251 yd | |
| Sushi Gourmet | Sainsbury's, Draymans Way, Alton, GU34 1SS | 251 yd | |
| CAMPUS & CO | Borovere Business Park, Borovere Lane, Alton, GU34 1FH | 860 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Results Health Club (Alton) 80a 80a High Street | health and fitness suite | 133 yd |
| Alton Community Centre ALTON COMMUNITY CENTRE ALTON COMMUNITY CENTRE AMERY STREET | 191 yd | |
| Amery Hill School AMERY HILL | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 529 yd |
| Whitedown School (Closed) Albert Road | 792 yd | |
| Alton College OLD ODIHAM ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 987 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.