Barley Way is in Fleet and in Hart district. GU51 2QX is located in the Fleet East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North East Hampshire. This postcode has been in use since 2001-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Barley Way, Fleet, GU51 2QX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GU51 2QJ, GU51 2QU, GU51 2UT, GU51 2UZ, GU51 2UR, GU51 2US.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding GU51 2QX has a slightly higher male population, with 52.3% 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 | 44.5% | 47.7% | 3.2% | 51.0% | -3.3% |
| Male | 55.5% | 52.3% | -3.2% | 49.0% | 3.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around GU51 2QX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.7% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 49.5% | 54.7% | 5.2% | 37.9% | 16.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.9% | 23.6% | -7.3% | 44.2% | -20.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 5.9% | 7.1% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 4.9% |
| Divorced | 11.8% | 12.4% | 0.6% | 9.1% | 3.3% |
| Widowed | 2% | 1.1% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
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 (88.9%) 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 | 52.1% | 51.7% | -0.4% | 48.4% | 3.3% |
| Good health | 38.1% | 37.2% | -0.9% | 33.6% | 3.6% |
| Fair health | 7.6% | 7.7% | 0.1% | 12.7% | -5.0% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 2.7% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 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.
In the area around GU51 2QX this area, 5.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 44.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.9% | 5.6% | -1.3% | 18.2% | -12.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.7% | 7.1% | -5.6% | 9.6% | -2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 16.2% | -0.5% | 13.4% | 2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 3.8% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.7% | 21.4% | 7.7% | 16.9% | 4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 45.6% | 44.7% | -0.9% | 33.8% | 10.9% |
| Other | 2% | 1.1% | -0.9% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 9.3% | 3.4% | -5.9% | 3.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Asian | 4.2% | 1.7% | -2.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.1% | 0.3% | -1.8% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 82.6% | 86.9% | 4.3% | 81.4% | 5.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 81.1% 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 | 84.3% | 81.1% | -3.2% | 83.2% | -2.1% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 6.8% | 4.7% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11% | 5.4% | -5.6% | 5.6% | -0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.9% | 80.5% | -3.4% | 83.2% | -2.7% |
| 10+ Years | 3.8% | 7% | 3.2% | 9.8% | -2.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.9% | 3.4% | -2.5% | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 3% | 5.4% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 3.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 3.7% | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.1% | 76.7% | -0.6% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 8.6% | 13.5% | -4.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48% | 37.2% | 10.8% |
| Christian | 41.9% | 46.2% | -4.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Barley Way was 129.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 89.8% higher than the Fleet Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Barley Way has the 6th highest crime rate of 35 local areas in Fleet Central and the 21st highest crime rate of 297 local areas in Hart .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 90.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.6%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 97% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Wing, Technology House 1 Barley Way, Fleet, Hampshire Other, an established residential building | £3,950,000 | 2016-04-01 | £4,482,333 |
GU51 2QX 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 | 158 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Information and communication | 30 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elvetham Heath Primary School The Key , Elvetham Heath GU51 1DP | 4out of 4 | 2,002 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heatherside Infant School Reading Road South , GU52 7TH | 4out of 4 | 2,885 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heatherside Junior School Reading Road South , GU52 7TH | 4out of 4 | 2,885 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fleet Infant School Velmead Road , GU52 7LQ | 4out of 4 | 2,962 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Velmead Junior School Velmead Road , GU52 7LG | 3out of 4 | 2,997 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calthorpe Park School Hitches Lane , GU51 5JA | 3out of 4 | 3,310 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Court Moor School Spring Woods , GU52 7RY | 3out of 4 | 3,536 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cove School St John's Road , Cove GU14 9RN | 2out of 4 | 3,984 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Frogmore Community College Potley Hill Road , GU46 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,670 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yateley School School Lane , GU46 6NW | 3out of 4 | 4,787 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurst Lodge School Fernhill Road , Blackwater GU17 9HU | - not rated | 4,572 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Samuel Cody School Ballantyne Road , GU14 8SN | 3out of 4 | 5,092 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Yateley Manor School 51 Reading Road , Yateley GU46 7UQ | - not rated | 5,230 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Hants Golf Club | Minley Road, Fleet | 369 yd | |
| The Greenhouse | 4 Falkners Close, Fleet | 666 yd | |
| Cafe Destino | Cafe Destino Ltd, Fleet Railway Station | 939 yd | |
| The Greenhouse | 18 Fleet Road, Fleet | 1,082 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Falkners Arms | Falkners Close, Fleet | 666 yd | |
| Heron On The Lake | 14 Old Cove Road, Fleet | 762 yd | |
| The Station | 1 - 3 Fleet Road, Fleet | 992 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ancells Fish And Chips | Unit 3, 11 Falkners Close | 666 yd | |
| New Era Chinese Takeaway | New Era Takeaway, 5 Falkners Close | 666 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 18 Falkners Close, FLEET | 666 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| North Hants Golf Club MINLEY ROAD | golf | 363 yd |
| Ancells Farm Park OASTHOUSE DRIVE | grass pitches | 756 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.