Edward Road, Alton, GU34 2ET

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding GU34 2ET has a slightly higher male population, with 50.1% 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).

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51.1%	49.9%	-1.2%	51.0%	-1.1%
Male	48.9%	50.1%	1.2%	49.0%	1.1%

Partnership Status

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	41.8%	36.7%	-5.1%	37.9%	-1.2%
Married: Opposite sex	35.9%	48%	12.1%	44.2%	3.8%
Separated	2.6%	3.9%	1.3%	2.2%	1.7%
Divorced	11.4%	5.7%	-5.7%	9.1%	-3.4%
Widowed	8.4%	5.7%	-2.7%	6.1%	-0.4%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	50%	42.5%	-7.5%	48.4%	-5.9%
Good health	33.5%	35.2%	1.7%	33.6%	1.6%
Fair health	11.2%	17.3%	6.1%	12.7%	4.6%
Bad health	4.3%	4%	-0.3%	4.0%	0.0%
Very bad health	1.1%	1%	-0.1%	1.2%	-0.2%

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.

In the area around GU34 2ET this area, 29% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 17.6%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	32.6%	29%	-3.6%	18.2%	10.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	24.2%	14.7%	-9.5%	9.6%	5.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.4%	12.2%	-3.2%	13.4%	-1.2%
Apprenticeship	2.2%	3.6%	1.4%	5.3%	-1.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.9%	19.7%	9.8%	16.9%	2.8%
Degree or Similar	11%	17.6%	6.6%	33.8%	-16.2%
Other	4.8%	3.2%	-1.6%	2.8%	0.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.7% 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)
Pakistani	0%	1%	1.0%	2.7%	-1.7%
Other Asian	3.7%	3.5%	-0.2%	1.6%	1.9%
Black African	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.5%	-2.5%
Black Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Asian	1.1%	2%	0.9%	0.8%	1.2%
Mixed White and African	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
Mixed Other	1.1%	0.3%	-0.8%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	93.1%	92.7%	-0.4%	81.4%	11.3%
Arab	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.6%	-0.6%
Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 93.5% 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	92.6%	93.5%	0.9%	83.2%	10.3%
European Union	2.4%	2.3%	-0.1%	6.1%	-3.8%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	4%	3.8%	-0.2%	5.6%	-1.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.5%	0.2%	1.3%	-0.8%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	92.6%	92.8%	0.2%	83.2%	9.6%
10+ Years	0.3%	4.5%	4.2%	9.8%	-5.3%
5-10 Years	0.5%	0.7%	0.2%	2.9%	-2.2%
2-5 Years	3.2%	0%	-3.2%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	3.5%	2%	-1.5%	1.9%	0.1%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	66.9%	76.7%	-9.8%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Italy	0.5%	0.6%	-0.1%
Portugal	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%
Other EU countries	0.3%	1.5%	-1.2%
Southern Asia	0.5%	1.2%	-0.7%
South-East Asia	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
North America and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
No passport held	30.6%	13.5%	17.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	52.9%	37.2%	15.7%
Christian	35.8%	46.2%	-10.4%
Buddhist	1%	0.5%	0.5%
Muslim	1%	6.5%	-5.5%
Not answered	9.3%	6.0%	3.3%

Safety

Is Edward Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Edward Road was 107.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 35.6% higher than the Alton Eastbrooke average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Edward Road has the 6th highest crime rate of 21 local areas in Alton Eastbrooke and the 53rd highest crime rate of 412 local areas in East Hampshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 79.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.9%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£42,200

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in GU34 2ET, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 7/10 (above average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Edward Road are based on 41 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 Edward Road, Alton, GU34 2ET

Estimated Average Property Prices for GU34 2ET

Average Price
£307,449

Semi-Detached
£318,339

Terraced
£327,366

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£175,191

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Edward Road

Average Price
£335,308

Semi-Detached
£362,508

Terraced
£334,773

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£222,387

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Edward Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
44 Edward Road, Alton, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building	£315,000	2025-03-28	£316,946
64 Edward Road, Alton, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£308,000	2022-10-21	£301,264
68 Edward Road, Alton, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£268,000	2019-10-14	£313,570
58 Edward Road, Alton, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£278,500	2015-11-25	£375,403
46 Edward Road, Alton, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building	£240,000	2015-11-10	£319,020

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for GU34 2ET

Employment

GU34 2ET area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	101
Retired	43
Part-Time Employee	40
Self-Employed	23
Looking after home or family	20
Student (economically inactive)	16
Other	14
Long-Term Sick or disabled	12
Unemployed	7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5

Employment Industry

Manufacturing	30
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	27
Human health and social work activities	21
Construction	15
Education	15
Administrative and support service activities	12
Accommodation and food service activities	9
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	8
Other	8
Transport and storage	7
Professional, scientific and technical activities	4
Information and communication	4
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	3
Financial and insurance activities	3
Real estate activities	2

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	278 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Anstey Junior School Eastbrooke Road , GU34 2DR	3out of 4	241 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Alton Infant School Normandy Street , GU34 1DH	3out of 4	517 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Saint Lawrence Church of England Primary School Amery Hill , GU34 2BY	3out of 4	577 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Wootey Infant School Wooteys Way , GU34 2JA	3out of 4	634 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Wootey Junior School Wooteys Way , GU34 2JA	3out of 4	634 yd	Community 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	509 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Eggar's School London Road , Holybourne GU34 4EQ	3out of 4	1,221 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	754 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Treloar School Powell Drive , GU34 4GL	4out of 4	1,449 yd	Non-maintained special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Treloar College Powell Drive , Holybourne GU34 4GL	- not rated	1,641 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	Distance
Manny’s Coffee Barn	Unit 2-3, Watercress House, Station Road, Alton, GU34 2PZ	432 yd
Alton Station Cafe	Station Cafe, Station Road, Alton, GU34 2PZ	487 yd
Thai Boutique	7 Normandy Street, Alton, GU34 1DD	593 yd
Coffee Cherry Ltd	3d Normandy Street, Alton, GU34 1DD	631 yd
Allen Gallery	Allen Gallery, 10-12 Church Street, Alton, GU34 2BW	631 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Railway Arms	The Railway Arms, 26 Anstey Road, Alton, GU34 2RB	370 yd
The Eight Bells	The Eight Bells, 33 Church Street, Alton, GU34 2DA	518 yd
Alton Football Club	Anstey Park Enclosure, Anstey Lane, Alton, GU34 2NB	558 yd
Alton Rugby Football Club	Alton Rugby Club, Anstey Lane, Alton, GU342NB	558 yd
Alton Royal British Legion Club Ltd	Anstey Park, Anstey Lane, Alton, GU34 2NB	621 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Lemon Stone Events	Alton House Hotel, Normandy Street, Alton, GU34 1DW	478 yd
Campbell's Fish & Chips	64-66 Normandy Street, Alton, GU34 1DE	481 yd
Whistle Stop	Whistle Stop, Alton Railway Station, Station Road, Alton, GU34 2PZ	487 yd
Murat's Kebab House	4 Normandy Street, Alton, GU34 1BX	573 yd
Heaven's Kitchen	13-15 Normandy Street, Alton, GU34 1DD	589 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Waitrose Ltd	Waitrose Store, Station Road, Alton, GU34 2PP	523 yd
Tesco	45-47 Anstey Lane, Alton, GU34 2NF	623 yd
The Southern Co-Operative	34e, High Street, Alton, GU34 1BD	793 yd
Sainsbury's	Sainsbury's, Draymans Way, Alton, GU34 1SS	1,044 yd
Sushi Gourmet	Sainsbury's, Draymans Way, Alton, GU34 1SS	1,044 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Alton College OLD ODIHAM ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	272 yd
Amery Hill School AMERY HILL	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	602 yd
Bass Sports Ground (Closed) Anstey Road	grass pitches	680 yd
Alton School ANSTEY LANE	grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts	692 yd
Energique Health Club And Spa Ltd ENERGIQUE HEALTH CLUB AND SPA LTD ENERGIQUE HEALTH CLUB AND SPA LTD ANSTEY LANE	health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	707 yd
Anstey Park ANSTEY PARK ANSTEY PARK ANSTEY LANE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	766 yd
Alton Community Centre ALTON COMMUNITY CENTRE ALTON COMMUNITY CENTRE AMERY STREET		785 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	100.0%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	60 Mbit/s
Average download speed	63.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	79.67 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	79.67 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	17.6 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	14.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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

Overview of GU34 2ET