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Kings Road is in Alton and in East Hampshire district. GU34 1PX is located in the Alton Whitedown electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of East Hampshire. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.

StreetScan combines information about Kings Road, Alton, GU34 1PX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: GU34 1QX, GU34 1PY, GU34 1PH, GU34 1PP, GU34 1QS, GU34 1PJ, GU34 1PS, GU34 1LB, GU34 1QU.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding GU34 1PX has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% of residents 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).

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female50.4%49.1%-1.3% 51.0% -1.9%
Male49.6%50.9%1.3% 49.0% 1.9%

Partnership Status

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 GU34 1PX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 63.4% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single18.8%20.4%1.6% 37.9% -17.5%
Married: Opposite sex68%63.4%-4.6% 44.2% 19.2%
Separated0.9%2.1%1.2% 2.2% -0.1%
Divorced5.6%7.1%1.5% 9.1% -2.0%
Widowed6.6%7.1%0.5% 6.1% 1.0%

Health

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 (87.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health45.8%51.7%5.9% 48.4% 3.3%
Good health37.5%35.7%-1.8% 33.6% 2.1%
Fair health13.5%9.5%-4.0% 12.7% -3.2%
Bad health2.4%2.7%0.3% 4.0% -1.3%
Very bad health0.8%0.5%-0.3% 1.2% -0.7%

Education and Qualifications

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications12.9%10.1%-2.8% 18.2% -8.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 11%4.7%-6.3% 9.6% -4.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels18.2%17.2%-1.0% 13.4% 3.8%
Apprenticeship4.1%7.4%3.3% 5.3% 2.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels10.7%17.2%6.5% 16.9% 0.3%
Degree or Similar40.8%42.6%1.8% 33.8% 8.8%
Other2.5%0.9%-1.6% 2.8% -1.9%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.4% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi0%0.2%0.2% 1.1% -0.9%
Chinese0.3%0.5%0.2% 0.7% -0.2%
Indian0.3%0.5%0.2% 3.1% -2.6%
Other Asian0%0.2%0.2% 1.6% -1.4%
Mixed White and Asian1.9%1.5%-0.4% 0.8% 0.7%
Mixed Other0.3%0%-0.3% 0.8% -0.8%
White97.3%95.4%-1.9% 81.4% 14.0%
Other0%1.7%1.7% 1.6% 0.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 87.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom91.6%87.4%-4.2% 83.2% 4.2%
European Union3.8%3.6%-0.2% 6.1% -2.5%
Rest of Europe0%1.2%1.2% 0.8% 0.4%
Africa1.3%2.7%1.4% 2.7% 0.0%
Middle East and Asia2.2%2.7%0.5% 5.6% -2.9%
The Americas and the Caribbean0.5%1%0.5% 1.3% -0.3%
Oceania0.5%1.5%1.0% 0.3% 1.2%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK90.8%87.6%-3.2% 83.2% 4.4%
10+ Years0.3%9%8.7% 9.8% -0.8%
5-10 Years1.1%1.2%0.1% 2.9% -1.7%
2-5 Years0.8%2.2%1.4% 2.2% 0.0%
Less than 2 years7%0%-7.0% 1.9% -1.9%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom89.3% 76.7% 12.6%
Poland0.2% 1.3% -1.1%
Other EU countries1% 1.5% -0.5%
South and Eastern Africa1.9% 0.2% 1.7%
Eastern Asia0.2% 0.3% -0.1%
Oceania0.5% 0.1% 0.4%
No passport held6.8% 13.5% -6.7%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion35% 37.2% -2.2%
Christian55.7% 46.2% 9.5%
Buddhist0.7% 0.5% 0.2%
Jewish0.2% 0.5% -0.3%
Muslim3.4% 6.5% -3.1%
Sikh0.2% 0.9% -0.7%
Not answered4.6% 6.0% -1.4%

Safety

Is Kings Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kings Road was 10.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 60.2% lower than the Alton Amery average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Kings Road has the 6th lowest crime rate of 35 local areas in Alton Amery and the 38th lowest crime rate of 412 local areas in East Hampshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -7.4%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£55,800
Income Rank
9/10

Household Income in GU34 1PX, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Kings Road are based on 48 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for East Hampshire.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Kings Road, Alton, GU34 1PX

Estimated Average Property Prices for GU34 1PX

Average Price
£822,061
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
£838,930
Detached
£820,655
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Kings Road

Average Price
£841,728
Semi-Detached
£732,529
Terraced
£869,178
Detached
£848,549
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Kings Road

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
51 Kings Road, Alton, Hampshire
Detached, an established residential building
£790,0002019-12-18 £915,639
45 Kings Road, Alton, Hampshire
Detached, an established residential building
£836,0002019-07-05 £979,576
25 Kings Road, Alton, Hampshire
Detached, an established residential building
£775,0002018-07-19 £877,118
23 Kings Road, Alton, Hampshire
Detached, an established residential building
£560,0002018-06-18 £637,538
59 Kings Road, Alton, Hampshire
Detached, an established residential building
£569,5002014-07-24 £837,705
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for GU34 1PX

Employment

GU34 1PX area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 23% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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.

GU34 1PX 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in GU34 1PX area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 39% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired131
Full-Time Employee85
Self-Employed40
Part-Time Employee33
Student (economically inactive)12
Looking after home or family12
Full-Time Student (with or without job)8
Other6
Long-Term Sick or disabled4
Unemployed4

Employment Industry

Education19
Information and communication18
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles17
Manufacturing16
Construction16
Professional, scientific and technical activities15
Human health and social work activities14
Other10
Transport and storage10
Accommodation and food service activities8
Financial and insurance activities7
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security5
Real estate activities3
Administrative and support service activities3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities2

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Bushy Leaze Early Years Centre
Eastbrook Road , GU34 2DR
4out of 4 1,657 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Butts Primary School
Bolle Road , GU34 1PW
3out of 4 392 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Saint Lawrence Church of England Primary School
Amery Hill , GU34 2BY
3out of 4 1,187 yd Voluntary controlled school No Mixed More About School
Alton Infant School
Normandy Street , GU34 1DH
3out of 4 1,622 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Anstey Junior School
Eastbrooke Road , GU34 2DR
3out of 4 1,719 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Chawton Church of England Primary School
Chawton , GU34 1SG
3out of 4 1,732 yd Voluntary controlled school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Amery Hill School
Amery Hill , GU34 2BZ
3out of 4 1,217 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Eggar's School
London Road , Holybourne GU34 4EQ
3out of 4 2,869 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Alton School
Anstey Lane , GU34 2NG
- not rated 2,454 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Treloar School
Powell Drive , GU34 4GL
4out of 4 3,137 yd Non-maintained special school Yes Mixed More About School
Treloar College
Powell Drive , Holybourne GU34 4GL
- not rated 3,322 yd Special post 16 institution Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Curry Palace78E High Street, Alton, GU34 1EN794 yd
MA Spice Ltd T/A Mifta's Restaurant1-2 Market Square, Alton, GU34 1HD821 yd
Pizza ExpressPizza Express, 5 Market Square, Alton, GU34 1HD821 yd
Frango Grill1 Cross and Pillory House, Cross & Pillory Lane, Alton, GU34 1HL842 yd
River KwaiCross & Pillory House, Cross & Pillory Lane, Alton, GU341HL842 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The French HornThe French Horn, The Butts, Alton, GU34 1RT568 yd
Relf's ClubHouse Kitchen14A Butts Road, Alton, GU34 1ND621 yd
Alton Conservative Club14a, Butts Road, Alton, GU341ND634 yd
Alton Bowling ClubAlton Bowling Club, Westbrook Road, Alton, GU341JL652 yd
The GeorgeThe George, Butts Road, Alton, GU34 1LH691 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Man's Chinese TakeawayMan Chinese Restaurant, 106 High Street, Alton, GU34 1EN794 yd
The Royal Kebab House82 High Street, Alton, GU341EN794 yd
Bean and Bake76b High Street, Alton, GU34 1EN865 yd
Hermanos Mexican Street Food8 Westbrook Walk, Alton, GU34 1HZ910 yd
So Lush63A High Street, Alton GU34 1AB913 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Marks & Spencer Simply Foods77-85 High Street, Alton, GU34 1LG832 yd
Sainsbury'sSainsbury's, Draymans Way, Alton, GU34 1SS1,009 yd
Sushi GourmetSainsbury's, Draymans Way, Alton, GU34 1SS1,009 yd
CAMPUS & COBorovere Business Park, Borovere Lane, Alton, GU34 1FH1,021 yd
The Southern Co-Operative34e, High Street, Alton, GU34 1BD1,057 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Whitedown School (Closed)
Albert Road
342 yd
Chawton Park Indoor Bowls Club
Chawton Park Road
indoor bowls768 yd
Results Health Club (Alton)
80a 80a High Street
health and fitness suite791 yd
Alton Sports Centre
CHAWTON PARK ROAD
artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool965 yd
Alton Tennis Club
CHAWTON PARK ROAD
tennis courts968 yd
Alton Community Centre
ALTON COMMUNITY CENTRE ALTON COMMUNITY CENTRE AMERY STREET
979 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 77.8%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 11.1%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 11.1%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband 11.1%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s22.2%

Download Speed

Median download speed27.1 Mbit/s
Average download speed26.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed40 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed40 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed5.7 Mbit/s
Average upload speed6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed8.24 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.