Handford Lane is in Yateley and in Hart district. GU46 6BT is located in the Yateley East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North East Hampshire. This postcode has been in use since 1996-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Handford Lane, Yateley, GU46 6BT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GU46 6JG, GU46 6BU, GU46 6BX, GU46 6JQ, GU46 6DT, GU46 6EA, GU46 6HZ, GU46 6JE, GU46 6JN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around GU46 6BT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51% | 50.4% | -0.6% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 49% | 49.6% | 0.6% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 GU46 6BT there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.6% 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 | 24.1% | 27.4% | 3.3% | 37.9% | -10.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.9% | 59.6% | -1.3% | 44.2% | 15.4% |
| Separated | 2% | 3% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 8.5% | 0.2% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 1.5% | -3.2% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
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 (91.4%) 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 | 61.4% | 59.6% | -1.8% | 48.4% | 11.2% |
| Good health | 30.3% | 31.8% | 1.5% | 33.6% | -1.8% |
| Fair health | 6.5% | 7.2% | 0.7% | 12.7% | -5.5% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 0.6% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -3.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 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 | 12.3% | 13.7% | 1.4% | 18.2% | -4.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.3% | 13.3% | 1.0% | 9.6% | 3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.3% | 14.4% | -6.9% | 13.4% | 1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 4.8% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.2% | 16.2% | 0.0% | 16.9% | -0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.5% | 37.6% | 9.1% | 33.8% | 3.8% |
| Other | 5.1% | 0% | -5.1% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 5.3% | 5.9% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 4.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 1.7% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 90.8% | 80.1% | -10.7% | 81.4% | -1.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 7.3% | 7.0% | 1.6% | 5.7% |
In this area, 83.5% 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 | 82.5% | 83.5% | 1.0% | 83.2% | 0.3% |
| European Union | 5.6% | 2% | -3.6% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 3.6% | 2.2% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.7% | 11.2% | 3.5% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.6% | 83.7% | 2.1% | 83.2% | 0.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 14.3% | 12.5% | 9.8% | 4.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.6% | 1.4% | -2.2% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.9% | 0.3% | -3.6% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.2% | 0.3% | -8.9% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.4% | 76.7% | 10.7% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 7.8% | 13.5% | -5.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.1% | 37.2% | 0.9% |
| Christian | 41.5% | 46.2% | -4.7% |
| Buddhist | 9.8% | 0.5% | 9.3% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.0% | 1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Handford Lane was 19.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 59.3% lower than the Yateley East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Handford Lane has the 6th lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Yateley East and the 78th lowest crime rate of 297 local areas in Hart .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whipple Cottage Handford Lane, Yateley, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £746,000 | 2022-07-22 | £731,492 |
| Handford Cottage Handford Lane, Yateley, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £1,150,000 | 2022-04-21 | £1,162,131 |
| Barnfield Handford Lane, Yateley, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £439,000 | 2021-03-31 | £491,885 |
| Barnfield Handford Lane, Yateley, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2014-07-11 | £560,234 |
| Handford Cottage Handford Lane, Yateley, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £595,000 | 2010-11-19 | £971,056 |
GU46 6BT 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 | 139 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Education | 19 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newlands Primary School Dungells Lane , GU46 6EY | 3out of 4 | 350 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cranford Park Primary Cranford Park Drive , GU46 6LB | 3out of 4 | 474 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westfields Junior School School Lane , GU46 6NN | 4out of 4 | 1,033 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westfields Infant School School Lane , GU46 6NN | 3out of 4 | 1,119 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Potley Hill Primary School Potley Hill Road , GU46 6AG | 3out of 4 | 1,466 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yateley School School Lane , GU46 6NW | 3out of 4 | 813 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Frogmore Community College Potley Hill Road , GU46 6AG | 3out of 4 | 1,334 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandhurst School Owlsmoor Road , Owlsmoor GU47 0SD | 3out of 4 | 4,080 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Edgbarrow School Grant Road , RG45 7HZ | 4out of 4 | 4,369 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fernhill School Neville Duke Road , GU14 9BY | 2out of 4 | 4,994 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yateley Manor School 51 Reading Road , Yateley GU46 7UQ | - not rated | 932 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eagle House School Crowthorne Road , GU47 8PH | - not rated | 3,393 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellington College Duke's Ride , Crowthorne RG45 7PU | - not rated | 4,019 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hurst Lodge School Fernhill Road , Blackwater GU17 9HU | - not rated | 4,123 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's Preparatory School The Avenue , RG45 6PB | - not rated | 4,967 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Casa Hotel | Handford Lane, Yateley | 2 yd | |
| Cafe 46 | Chaddisbrook House, Reading Road | 1,023 yd | |
| Deep Blue | 1 The Parade, Reading Road | 1,074 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cricketers Public House | Cricket Hill Lane, Yateley | 343 yd | |
| The Anchor Public House | Vigo Lane, Yateley | 942 yd | |
| The Royal Oak | Reading Road, Yateley | 1,004 yd | |
| Dog And Partridge | 105 Reading Road, Yateley | 1,023 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Q Chinese Take Away | 38 The Parade, Reading Road | 1,058 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Delivery | 6 The Parade, 34 Reading Road | 1,066 yd | |
| Yateley Spice | 66B Reading Road, Yateley | 1,084 yd | |
| Yateley's Best Grill | 66A Reading Road, Yateley | 1,084 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NISA COOP | 1 - 2 Elizabeth Parade, Tudor Drive | 353 yd | |
| Asda Yateley - Reading Road PFS | 13 Reading Road, Yateley | 1,086 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Macrae Scout Hut MACRAE HUT MACRAE HUT MACRAE ROAD | 921 yd | |
| Yateley Health & Fitness SCHOOL LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 946 yd |
| Yateley Manor Preparatory School READING ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool, tennis courts | 986 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 | 80.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 80.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 80.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.