East Hampshire

Detached homes dominate at 41.8 percent of the housing stock, and 73.0 percent of homes are owner-occupied. The median age is 46.7 years. The area shows relatively low deprivation: about 75 percent of neighbourhoods in England are more deprived. Crime is modest at 4.4 incidents per 1,000 residents, with violent crime the largest category. Education provision includes 42 primary and 6 secondary schools; 20 of 23 rated schools are good or better by Ofsted. Employment is healthy at 59.5 percent, with 20.9 percent self-employed. The area benefits from good broadband coverage at 89.6 percent superfast, and rail access via 8 stations, with Petersfield Rail Station about 2.6 km away offering 63-minute commutes to London Waterloo. Air quality is good, with low nitrogen dioxide levels.