Reading Road South, Fleet, GU52 7SD

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around GU52 7SD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51.5%	51.7%	0.2%	51.0%	0.7%
Male	48.5%	48.3%	-0.2%	49.0%	-0.7%

Partnership Status

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 GU52 7SD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.2% 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	14.3%	23.6%	9.3%	37.9%	-14.3%
Married: Opposite sex	68.4%	60.2%	-8.2%	44.2%	16.0%
Separated	2.6%	0.4%	-2.2%	2.2%	-1.8%
Divorced	5.2%	6.5%	1.3%	9.1%	-2.6%
Widowed	9.5%	9.3%	-0.2%	6.1%	3.2%

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	54.2%	59.9%	5.7%	48.4%	11.5%
Good health	31.8%	24.5%	-7.3%	33.6%	-9.1%
Fair health	11%	12.2%	1.2%	12.7%	-0.5%
Bad health	2%	2.4%	0.4%	4.0%	-1.6%
Very bad health	1%	1%	0.0%	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.

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 43.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	14.7%	10.9%	-3.8%	18.2%	-7.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	10.8%	5.3%	-5.5%	9.6%	-4.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	8.7%	14.6%	5.9%	13.4%	1.2%
Apprenticeship	4.3%	4%	-0.3%	5.3%	-1.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	14.3%	20.2%	5.9%	16.9%	3.3%
Degree or Similar	42%	43.7%	1.7%	33.8%	9.9%
Other	5.2%	1.2%	-4.0%	2.8%	-1.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.2% 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	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	0%	1%	1.0%	3.1%	-2.1%
Other Asian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%
Black African	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.5%	-2.5%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.0%	-0.7%
Other Black	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	1%	1.0%	0.8%	0.2%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.9%	-0.2%
Mixed Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	98%	95.2%	-2.8%	81.4%	13.8%
Other	1%	0.3%	-0.7%	1.6%	-1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 93.2% 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	93.3%	93.2%	-0.1%	83.2%	10.0%
European Union	1.3%	3%	1.7%	6.1%	-3.1%
Rest of Europe	0.7%	0.3%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.5%
Africa	2.3%	1.7%	-0.6%	2.7%	-1.0%
Middle East and Asia	1%	1.7%	0.7%	5.6%	-3.9%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	92.3%	92.9%	0.6%	83.2%	9.7%
10+ Years	0.3%	5.7%	5.4%	9.8%	-4.1%
5-10 Years	0.7%	1.3%	0.6%	2.9%	-1.6%
2-5 Years	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	6%	0%	-6.0%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	89.6%	76.7%	12.9%
Poland	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%
Other EU countries	0.7%	1.5%	-0.8%
No passport held	9.4%	13.5%	-4.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	39.4%	37.2%	2.2%
Christian	52.5%	46.2%	6.3%
Hindu	1%	1.7%	-0.7%
Muslim	0.3%	6.5%	-6.2%
Sikh	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	6.1%	6.0%	0.1%

Safety

Is Reading Road South dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Reading Road South was 36.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 30.2% lower than the Crookham East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Reading Road South has the 29th highest crime rate of 75 local areas in Crookham East and the 127th highest crime rate of 297 local areas in Hart .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about -1.7%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£71,200

Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in GU52 7SD, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 1/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 1/10 (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) - 1/10 (very low )
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) - 1/10 (very low )
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 Reading Road South are based on 363 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Hart.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Reading Road South, Fleet, GU52 7SD

Estimated Average Property Prices for GU52 7SD

Average Price
£726,608

Semi-Detached
£656,685

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£773,223

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Reading Road South

Average Price
£434,026

Semi-Detached
£460,232

Terraced
£550,682

Detached
£666,481

Flats/Maisonettes
£225,273

Other
£477,608

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Reading Road South

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
64 Reading Road South, Fleet, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£635,000	2022-02-25	£691,398
68 Reading Road South, Fleet, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building	£780,000	2022-01-07	£806,955
68 Reading Road South, Fleet, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building	£499,950	2014-09-26	£686,178
60 Reading Road South, Fleet, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building	£440,000	2006-11-24	£784,953
66 Reading Road South, Fleet, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£316,100	2006-09-08	£592,240

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for GU52 7SD

Employment

GU52 7SD 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in GU52 7SD area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	97
Retired	76
Part-Time Employee	35
Self-Employed	17
Looking after home or family	6
Student (economically inactive)	5
Other	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2
Unemployed	2
Long-Term Sick or disabled	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	26
Information and communication	15
Education	14
Professional, scientific and technical activities	14
Manufacturing	11
Human health and social work activities	11
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	10
Construction	10
Financial and insurance activities	7
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Other	2
Transport and storage	2
Real estate activities	2
Administrative and support service activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Heatherside Infant School Reading Road South , GU52 7TH	4out of 4	144 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Heatherside Junior School Reading Road South , GU52 7TH	4out of 4	144 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
All Saints Church of England Aided Junior School Leawood Road , GU51 5AJ	3out of 4	1,085 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Velmead Junior School Velmead Road , GU52 7LG	3out of 4	1,155 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Tavistock Infant School Broadacres , Calthorpe Park GU51 4EB	3out of 4	1,158 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Court Moor School Spring Woods , GU52 7RY	3out of 4	562 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Calthorpe Park School Hitches Lane , GU51 5JA	3out of 4	1,625 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Nicholas' School Redfields House , Redfields Lane GU52 0RF	- not rated	3,114 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Girls	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Ava's Play Cafe	70 Reading Road South, Fleet	31 yd
Sorrento	33 Reading Road South, Fleet	375 yd
Zaal Fine Dining	Zaal, 24 Reading Road South	524 yd
Nibbles Hampshire	1A Linkway Parade, Linkway	573 yd
Hart House	335 - 337 Fleet Road, Fleet	593 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Prince Of Wales Public House	77 Reading Road South, Fleet	233 yd
The Wyvern Public House	75 Aldershot Road, Fleet	603 yd
The Oatsheaf Public House	2 Crookham Road, Fleet	631 yd
Propaganda Music Canteen	317 - 321 Fleet Road, Fleet	639 yd
The Prince Arthur	238 Fleet Road, Fleet	672 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Yellow River	20 Reading Road South, Fleet	550 yd
Herbies Pizza	339 Fleet Road, Fleet	593 yd
Chutneys Indian Takeaway	355 Fleet Road, Fleet	609 yd
Caprinos Pizza	258 Oatsheaf Parade, Fleet Road	654 yd
Domino's Pizza	254 Fleet Road, Fleet	672 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Waitrose	Unit4 - 5, The Hart Centre	795 yd
Sainsbury's	Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd, 116-124 Fleet Road	903 yd
Marks & Spencer Simply Food	126 Fleet Road, FLEET	903 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Heatherside Junior School READING ROAD SOUTH	grass pitches	117 yd
Results Health Club (Fleet) CLARENCE ROAD	health and fitness suite	412 yd
Court Moor School SPRING WOODS	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	602 yd
Harlington Centre (Closed) Fleet Road	health and fitness suite	750 yd
Fleet Town Football And Social Club CROOKHAM ROAD	grass pitches	750 yd
Anytime Fitness Fleet THE HART CENTRE	health and fitness suite	793 yd
Oakeley Park GEORGE ROAD	grass pitches	811 yd
Calthrope Park STANTON DRIVE	grass pitches, tennis courts	836 yd
Fleet Cricket Club READING ROAD NORTH	grass pitches	876 yd
Velmead Junior School VELMEAD ROAD	grass pitches	1,037 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	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	131.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	200 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	200 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	18 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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