Croft Lane is in Yateley and in Hart district. GU46 7SQ 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 Croft Lane, Yateley, GU46 7SQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GU46 7SW, GU46 7SH, GU46 7SG, GU46 7SD, GU46 7SE, GU46 7SJ, GU46 7TB, GU46 7SN, GU46 7TU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around GU46 7SQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.2% | 50.2% | 1.0% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 50.8% | 49.8% | -1.0% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 7SQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.8% 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 | 26.2% | 31.4% | 5.2% | 37.9% | -6.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.8% | 51.8% | -3.0% | 44.2% | 7.6% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 14% | 12.4% | -1.6% | 9.1% | 3.3% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 3.1% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
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 (94.5%) 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 | 51.2% | 54.5% | 3.3% | 48.4% | 6.1% |
| Good health | 41.8% | 40% | -1.8% | 33.6% | 6.4% |
| Fair health | 6.4% | 4.8% | -1.6% | 12.7% | -7.9% |
| Bad health | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -3.3% |
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 GU46 7SQ this area, 9.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.8% | 9.8% | -2.0% | 18.2% | -8.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.4% | 12.5% | -2.9% | 9.6% | 2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 25.3% | 12.9% | -12.4% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.4% | 8.9% | 3.5% | 5.3% | 3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 21.9% | 10.1% | 16.9% | 5.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.8% | 31.3% | 5.5% | 33.8% | -2.5% |
| Other | 4.5% | 2.7% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.9% 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% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| White | 98% | 97.9% | -0.1% | 81.4% | 16.5% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 93.8% 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 | 96.6% | 93.8% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 10.6% |
| European Union | 2% | 3.5% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 2.4% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.3% | 93.8% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 10.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 3.5% | 3.2% | 9.8% | -6.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4% | 1% | -3.0% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.9% | 76.7% | 11.2% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 10% | 13.5% | -3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.3% | 37.2% | 13.1% |
| Christian | 40.9% | 46.2% | -5.3% |
| Not answered | 8.7% | 6.0% | 2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Croft Lane was 10.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 78.3% lower than the Yateley East average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Croft Lane has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Yateley East and the 29th lowest crime rate of 297 local areas in Hart .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -74.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Croft Lane, Yateley, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £412,500 | 2024-11-12 | £410,433 |
| 4 Croft Lane, Yateley, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2022-03-28 | £406,616 |
| 8 Croft Lane, Yateley, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £388,000 | 2021-12-15 | £420,616 |
| 2 Croft Lane, Yateley, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2020-01-24 | £449,750 |
| 5 Croft Lane, Yateley, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2018-08-24 | £396,464 |
| Full-Time Employee | 104 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 19 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cranford Park Primary Cranford Park Drive , GU46 6LB | 3out of 4 | 1,010 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westfields Junior School School Lane , GU46 6NN | 4out of 4 | 1,163 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westfields Infant School School Lane , GU46 6NN | 3out of 4 | 1,221 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Sandhurst Lower Church Road , GU47 8HN | 3out of 4 | 1,384 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newlands Primary School Dungells Lane , GU46 6EY | 3out of 4 | 1,441 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 | 962 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Frogmore Community College Potley Hill Road , GU46 6AG | 3out of 4 | 2,032 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Edgbarrow School Grant Road , RG45 7HZ | 4out of 4 | 3,579 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandhurst School Owlsmoor Road , Owlsmoor GU47 0SD | 3out of 4 | 3,842 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 | 656 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eagle House School Crowthorne Road , GU47 8PH | - not rated | 2,684 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellington College Duke's Ride , Crowthorne RG45 7PU | - not rated | 3,013 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's Preparatory School The Avenue , RG45 6PB | - not rated | 3,907 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hurst Lodge School Fernhill Road , Blackwater GU17 9HU | - not rated | 5,099 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe 46 | Chaddisbrook House, Reading Road | 352 yd | |
| Bistro 19 | Blackwater Valley Golf Centre, Chandlers Lane | 478 yd | |
| Totally Tots | Yateley Cricket And Hockey Association, Chandlers Lane | 478 yd | |
| Vision 4 Youth | The Tythings, Reading Road | 558 yd | |
| Venue Catering And Events Ltd | Rivervale Barn, Mill Farm | 761 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Lion | The White Lion, Reading Road | 249 yd | |
| Dog And Partridge | 105 Reading Road, Yateley | 352 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Real India | 1 Rosebank Parade, 43 Plough Road | 642 yd | |
| Yateley Spice | 66B Reading Road, Yateley | 780 yd | |
| Yateley's Best Grill | 66A Reading Road, Yateley | 780 yd | |
| Mr Q Chinese Take Away | 38 The Parade, Reading Road | 929 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Delivery | 6 The Parade, 34 Reading Road | 959 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Yateley - Reading Road PFS | 13 Reading Road, Yateley | 681 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Blackwater Valley Golf Club CHANDLERS LANE | golf | 480 yd |
| Yateley Manor Preparatory School READING ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool, tennis courts | 498 yd |
| Yateley Cricket Club Chandlers Lane | grass pitches | 550 yd |
| Sean Devereux Park MILL COTTAGE MILL COTTAGE MILL LANE | grass pitches | 550 yd |
| Yateley Green RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND READING ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 618 yd |
| The Macrae Scout Hut MACRAE HUT MACRAE HUT MACRAE ROAD | 642 yd | |
| Yateley Health & Fitness SCHOOL LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 959 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 | 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% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 163.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.