Oakhanger, Hampshire
| Oakhanger | |
 Oakhanger
Oakhanger shown within Hampshire |
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| OS grid reference | SU769359 |
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| Civil parish | Selborne |
| District | East Hampshire |
| Shire county | Hampshire |
| Region | South East |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | BORDON |
| Postcode district | GU35 |
| Police | Hampshire |
| Fire | Hampshire |
| Ambulance | South Central |
| EU Parliament | South East England |
| Website | http://www.Oakhanger.org.uk |
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Oakhanger is a village in the East Hampshire district of Hampshire, England. It lies 1.7 mi (2.7 km) west from Bordon, south of the B3004 road. The village has one pub, The Red Lion. A Roman road passed through the village but there are no visible signs of its existence. On its path is built a large space satellite tracking station at the south end of the village. This is in marked contrast to the thatched 18th Century cottages adjacent.
The village's notable places include St. Mary Magdalene church and the former Royal Air Force station, RAF Oakhanger—now privately run.
The nearest railway station is Alton, 3.8 mi (6.1 km) northwest of the village. The village formerly had a station on the Longmoor Military Railway, now closed.
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St Mary Magdalene - geograph.org.uk - 1494443.jpg
St Mary Magdalene's
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Annular Eclipse of the Dome - geograph.org.uk - 328975.jpg
Dome at RAF Oakhanger
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Hampshire Thatch, Oakhanger - geograph.org.uk - 328927.jpg
Thatched cottage
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Statistics
Occupational Statistics and Unemployment
Compared to the national average, Oakhanger has 20% more households with residents in managerial, administrative or professional positions, according to the 2011 UK Census statistics. [1] With unemployment rates lower than average for Hampshire and nationally and with the rate of claiming government and work benefits lower than the national average as well, the benefits and unemployment statistics for Oakhanger in 2011 is as follows:[2]
| BENEFIT | EAST HAMPSHIRE | HAMPSHIRE | ENGLAND |
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| Jobseekers Allowance (only) | 1.2% | 1.6% | 3.3% |
| Incapacity Benefits (IB or ESA) | 1.1% | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| Any Benefit (includes in work benefits) | 7.1% | 8.7% | 13.5% |
Age Distribution
According to the 2011 UK Census, the mean age in Oakhanger is 42 and the median age is 44, which is older than the national average. Over 50% of the population is above the age of 30.[3]
Immigrant Population
Oakhanger has a low immigrant population with 91.7% of residents born in the UK, 5.1% born outside the European Union, 2.8% born in other European Union countries and 0.5% born in Ireland, according to the 2011 UK Census.[4]
Property Ownership and Rental Statistics
In Oakhanger, 73.9% of residents own their home or have a mortgage. The rest of the residents are renters.[5]
Attractions
The Chocolate Frog Company, located in Oakhanger, is a barn shop and cafe.[6][7] Nearby towns also offer things to do for families and tourists. Four miles away is Farnham with Alice Holft Forest Woodland Park and Birdworld.[8] Five miles away are Curtis Museum and Alton Sports Centre in Alton, as well as Birdworld in Farnham.[9]
References
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External links
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Oakhanger, Hampshire. |
- The Village of Oakhanger (Selborne Parish Council)
- Hampshire Treasures Page 284
- Hampshire Treasures Page 287
- Hampshire Treasures Page 290
- Hampshire Treasures Page 291
- Stained Glass Windows at St. Mary Magdalene Oakhanger, Hampshire
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