The Bury is in Odiham, Hook and in Hart district. RG29 1LY is located in the Odiham electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North East Hampshire. This postcode has been in use since 1995-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Bury, Odiham, Hook, RG29 1LY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG29 1NB, RG29 1ND, RG29 1LB, RG29 1LZ, RG29 1LA, RG29 1NN, RG29 1LU, RG29 1NQ, RG29 1LS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RG29 1LY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 50.9% | 0.2% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 49.3% | 49.1% | -0.2% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 23.7% | 28.4% | 4.7% | 37.9% | -9.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.1% | 42.2% | -1.9% | 44.2% | -2.0% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 1.4% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 12.4% | 15.6% | 3.2% | 9.1% | 6.5% |
| Widowed | 17.5% | 12.3% | -5.2% | 6.1% | 6.2% |
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 | 51.7% | 46.1% | -5.6% | 48.4% | -2.3% |
| Good health | 33% | 34.5% | 1.5% | 33.6% | 0.9% |
| Fair health | 11.3% | 15.1% | 3.8% | 12.7% | 2.4% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 4.3% | 0.4% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
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.
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 44.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.2% | 17.6% | -1.6% | 18.2% | -0.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9% | 5.7% | -3.3% | 9.6% | -3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13% | 11% | -2.0% | 13.4% | -2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 4.8% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 13.8% | 3.6% | 16.9% | -3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 42.9% | 44.8% | 1.9% | 33.8% | 11.0% |
| Other | 2.8% | 2.4% | -0.4% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Indian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2% | 0.9% | -1.1% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| White | 91.1% | 92.7% | 1.6% | 81.4% | 11.3% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 88% 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 | 86.2% | 88% | 1.8% | 83.2% | 4.8% |
| European Union | 5.4% | 5.6% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 2% | 1.7% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.4% | 2.6% | -2.8% | 5.6% | -3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.2% | 88.4% | 3.2% | 83.2% | 5.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 7.3% | 6.3% | 9.8% | -2.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 3% | 0.9% | -2.1% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 3% | 2.1% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.9% | 1.3% | -6.6% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.5% | 76.7% | 10.8% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 8.2% | 13.5% | -5.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.9% | 37.2% | -2.3% |
| Christian | 58.2% | 46.2% | 12.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Bury was 31.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 10.2% lower than the Odiham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Bury has the 10th lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in Odiham and the 148th highest crime rate of 297 local areas in Hart .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -22.2%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 93% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Haven The Bury, Hook, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2024-03-08 | £418,138 |
| The Bell The Bury, Hook, Hampshire Other, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2021-05-07 | £477,648 |
| Little Haven The Bury, Hook, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2020-09-17 | £355,088 |
| Cottage In The Bury The Bury, Hook, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £349,950 | 2018-07-19 | £443,556 |
| Little Haven The Bury, Hook, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £281,500 | 2017-09-20 | £335,545 |
RG29 1LY area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 14% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
RG29 1LY 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 RG29 1LY 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%.
| Full-Time Employee | 76 |
| Retired | 66 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 23 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Education | 4 |
| Other | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mayhill Junior School The Bury , Odiham RG29 1NB | 3out of 4 | 209 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buryfields Infant School Buryfields , Odiham RG29 1NE | 3out of 4 | 458 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hook Infant School Church View , RG27 9NR | 4out of 4 | 3,801 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hook Junior School Ravenscroft , RG27 9NN | 4out of 4 | 3,801 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Long Sutton Church of England Primary School Hyde Road , Long Sutton RG29 1ST | 3out of 4 | 3,932 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert May's School West Street , Odiham RG29 1NA | 3out of 4 | 840 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lord Wandsworth College Long Sutton , RG29 1TB | - not rated | 4,875 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Odiham Spice | 73 High Street, Odiham | 63 yd | |
| El Castello | 83 High Street, Odiham | 73 yd | |
| The Folly | 77 High Street, Odiham | 79 yd | |
| The Pickled Pepper | 77 - 79 High Street, Odiham | 79 yd | |
| Fountains Coffee Shop | Unit F, Fountains Mall | 117 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Waterwitch Public House | Colt Hill, Odiham | 840 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hetties Espresso Bar (was The Winding Hole) | Galleon Marine, Colt Hill | 841 yd | |
| Green Bean Coffee Company Ltd | 66 Queens Road, North Warnborough | 882 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Southern Co-Operative Limited | Co-Operative Retail Services Ltd, 56 High Street | 184 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mayhill Junior School Pitches BURYFIELDS | grass pitches | 240 yd |
| Odiham & Greywell Cricket Club CRICKET GROUND CRICKET GROUND KING STREET | grass pitches | 598 yd |
| Robert Mays School West Street | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 958 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 | 17.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 17.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 17.6% |
| 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 | 58.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 52.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.