Mount Pleasant Road is in Alton and in East Hampshire district. GU34 2RS is located in the Alton Ashdell electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of East Hampshire. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Mount Pleasant Road, Alton, GU34 2RS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GU34 2TL, GU34 2RT, GU34 1EQ, GU34 2TX, GU34 2TE, GU34 2RP, GU34 1DT, GU34 2RU, GU34 2SA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around GU34 2RS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.5% | 51.3% | 3.8% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 52.5% | 48.7% | -3.8% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 2RS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.6% 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 21.7% | 22.5% | 0.8% | 37.9% | -15.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.6% | 58.6% | 2.0% | 44.2% | 14.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2% | 1.2% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 10.2% | 1.0% | 9.1% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 10% | 5.7% | -4.3% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.9% | 42.5% | -1.4% | 48.4% | -5.9% |
| Good health | 42.6% | 42.9% | 0.3% | 33.6% | 9.3% |
| Fair health | 12.1% | 11.9% | -0.2% | 12.7% | -0.8% |
| Bad health | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 13.3% | 10% | -3.3% | 18.2% | -8.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.2% | 7.5% | -1.7% | 9.6% | -2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.5% | 14.1% | -2.4% | 13.4% | 0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 2.1% | -1.1% | 5.3% | -3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.5% | 20.7% | 4.2% | 16.9% | 3.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 39% | 42.7% | 3.7% | 33.8% | 8.9% |
| Other | 2.4% | 2.9% | 0.5% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97% | 97% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 15.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 90.7% 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 | 91.5% | 90.7% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 7.5% |
| European Union | 4.3% | 4.4% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 1.9% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.5% | 91.4% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 8.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 7.8% | 6.8% | 9.8% | -2.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 0.4% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.9% | 0% | -3.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.5% | 76.7% | 11.8% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 7.8% | 13.5% | -5.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.1% | 37.2% | 4.9% |
| Christian | 50.4% | 46.2% | 4.2% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mount Pleasant Road was 7.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 72.2% lower than the Alton Amery average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Mount Pleasant Road has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 35 local areas in Alton Amery and the 17th lowest crime rate of 412 local areas in East Hampshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -75.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72A Mount Pleasant Road, Alton, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £462,000 | 2023-11-20 | £474,513 |
| Rosemount, 81 Mount Pleasant Road, Alton, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £637,000 | 2021-01-14 | £710,387 |
| 74A Mount Pleasant Road, Alton, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £565,000 | 2021-01-08 | £643,291 |
| 87 Mount Pleasant Road, Alton, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £630,000 | 2020-10-22 | £724,573 |
| 81 Mount Pleasant Road, Alton, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £445,000 | 2017-04-13 | £529,840 |
GU34 2RS 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in GU34 2RS area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 94 |
| Retired | 73 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Education | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Information and communication | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 1,127 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 | 810 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Butts Primary School Bolle Road , GU34 1PW | 3out of 4 | 859 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alton Infant School Normandy Street , GU34 1DH | 3out of 4 | 943 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Anstey Junior School Eastbrooke Road , GU34 2DR | 3out of 4 | 1,198 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chawton Church of England Primary School Chawton , GU34 1SG | 3out of 4 | 1,935 yd | Voluntary controlled 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 | 902 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eggar's School London Road , Holybourne GU34 4EQ | 3out of 4 | 2,191 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 | 1,968 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Treloar School Powell Drive , GU34 4GL | 4out of 4 | 2,521 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Treloar College Powell Drive , Holybourne GU34 4GL | - not rated | 2,676 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 | 191 yd | |
| Starbucks Coffee | Sainsbury's, Draymans Way, Alton, GU34 1SS | 327 yd | |
| Alibaba Eats | 69a High Street, Alton, GU34 1AB | 444 yd | |
| Curry Palace | 78E High Street, Alton, GU34 1EN | 465 yd | |
| Hideout | 6 Turk Street, Alton, GU34 1AG | 467 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Joneses Studio | Bell House Studio, The Windmills, St Mary's Close, Alton, GU34 1EF | 212 yd | |
| Ivy House | The Ivy House, Draymans Way, Alton, GU34 1SS | 326 yd | |
| The George | The George, Butts Road, Alton, GU34 1LH | 426 yd | |
| White Horse | White Horse, 96-98 High Street, Alton, GU34 1EN | 465 yd | |
| Alton Conservative Club | 14a, Butts Road, Alton, GU341ND | 493 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean’s 11 Fish & Chips | Unit 2, The Old Hop Stores, Draymans Way, Alton, GU34 1AU | 411 yd | |
| So Lush | 63A High Street, Alton GU34 1AB | 450 yd | |
| Man's Chinese Takeaway | Man Chinese Restaurant, 106 High Street, Alton, GU34 1EN | 465 yd | |
| The Royal Kebab House | 82 High Street, Alton, GU341EN | 465 yd | |
| Bean and Bake | 76b High Street, Alton, GU34 1EN | 482 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, Draymans Way, Alton, GU34 1SS | 327 yd | |
| Sushi Gourmet | Sainsbury's, Draymans Way, Alton, GU34 1SS | 327 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | 77-85 High Street, Alton, GU34 1LG | 389 yd | |
| CAMPUS & CO | Borovere Business Park, Borovere Lane, Alton, GU34 1FH | 456 yd | |
| The Southern Co-Operative | 34e, High Street, Alton, GU34 1BD | 595 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Results Health Club (Alton) 80a 80a High Street | health and fitness suite | 458 yd |
| Alton Community Centre ALTON COMMUNITY CENTRE ALTON COMMUNITY CENTRE AMERY STREET | 688 yd | |
| Whitedown School (Closed) Albert Road | 861 yd | |
| Amery Hill School AMERY HILL | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,049 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 | 88.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 88.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 88.9% |
| 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 | 49.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 44.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 65.26 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 65.26 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 17.89 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.