Pickaxe Lane is in South Warnborough, Hook and in Hart district. RG29 1SD 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 Pickaxe Lane, South Warnborough, Hook, RG29 1SD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RG29 1SD has a slightly higher male population, with 52.1% 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 | 48.4% | 47.9% | -0.5% | 51.0% | -3.1% |
| Male | 51.6% | 52.1% | 0.5% | 49.0% | 3.1% |
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 RG29 1SD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.7% 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 | 22.2% | 26.7% | 4.5% | 37.9% | -11.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 65.1% | 60.7% | -4.4% | 44.2% | 16.5% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 4.4% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 6.7% | 0.4% | 9.1% | -2.4% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 1.5% | -1.7% | 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 (90.2%) 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 | 54.2% | 63% | 8.8% | 48.4% | 14.6% |
| Good health | 39.9% | 27.2% | -12.7% | 33.6% | -6.4% |
| Fair health | 4.6% | 7.4% | 2.8% | 12.7% | -5.3% |
| Bad health | 1.3% | 2.5% | 1.2% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
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 RG29 1SD 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 | 13.5% | 9.8% | -3.7% | 18.2% | -8.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.5% | 5.3% | -8.2% | 9.6% | -4.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.9% | 14.3% | -1.6% | 13.4% | 0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 6.8% | 1.2% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 20.3% | 10.0% | 16.9% | 3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.5% | 40.6% | 0.1% | 33.8% | 6.8% |
| Other | 0.8% | 3% | 2.2% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 3.1% | -0.6% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 2.5% | 1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| White | 98.7% | 92% | -6.7% | 81.4% | 10.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 90.2% 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 | 98% | 90.2% | -7.8% | 83.2% | 7.0% |
| European Union | 0% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 0.6% | -1.4% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98% | 91.3% | -6.7% | 83.2% | 8.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 9.8% | -7.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 3.7% | 3.0% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.9% | 76.7% | 6.2% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Turkey | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Central and South America | 2.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% |
| No passport held | 7.3% | 13.5% | -6.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.1% | 37.2% | -5.1% |
| Christian | 57% | 46.2% | 10.8% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pickaxe Lane was 62.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 76.4% higher than the Odiham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Pickaxe Lane has the 3rd highest crime rate of 21 local areas in Odiham and the 65th highest crime rate of 297 local areas in Hart .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -39.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elm Tree Farm Pickaxe Lane, Hook, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £3,575,000 | 2024-02-02 | £3,722,228 |
| Beechcroft Pickaxe Lane, Hook, Hampshire Other, an established residential building | £1,655,000 | 2023-10-04 | £1,702,577 |
| Sunnybank Pickaxe Lane, Hook, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £1,300,000 | 2023-09-01 | £1,300,000 |
| Westview Pickaxe Lane, Hook, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £2,150,000 | 2018-10-16 | £2,538,802 |
| Oakdene Pickaxe Lane, Hook, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £1,250,000 | 2016-07-06 | £1,540,625 |
RG29 1SD area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Less than 1% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 22% 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 1SD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 47 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Education | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Sutton Church of England Primary School Hyde Road , Long Sutton RG29 1ST | 3out of 4 | 3,386 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wootey Infant School Wooteys Way , GU34 2JA | 3out of 4 | 4,620 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wootey Junior School Wooteys Way , GU34 2JA | 3out of 4 | 4,620 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Andrews' Endowed Church of England Primary School 92 London Road , Holybourne GU34 4EL | 3out of 4 | 4,665 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Anstey Junior School Eastbrooke Road , GU34 2DR | 3out of 4 | 5,419 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eggar's School London Road , Holybourne GU34 4EQ | 3out of 4 | 4,858 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 | 3,659 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Treloar College Powell Drive , Holybourne GU34 4GL | - not rated | 4,512 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Treloar School Powell Drive , GU34 4GL | 4out of 4 | 4,532 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alton School Anstey Lane , GU34 2NG | - not rated | 4,739 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
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 | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| 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 | 22.2% |
| Median download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 83.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.