Bessemer Road, Basingstoke, RG21 3NB

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RG21 3NB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	49.3%	51.4%	2.1%	51.0%	0.4%
Male	50.7%	48.6%	-2.1%	49.0%	-0.4%

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 area around RG21 3NB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.7% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	33.9%	49.7%	15.8%	37.9%	11.8%
Married: Opposite sex	47.1%	33.8%	-13.3%	44.2%	-10.4%
Married: Same sex	0%	1%	1.0%	0.3%	0.7%
Separated	4.8%	1.9%	-2.9%	2.2%	-0.3%
Divorced	6.2%	8.3%	2.1%	9.1%	-0.8%
Widowed	7.9%	5.4%	-2.5%	6.1%	-0.7%

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	41.3%	48.5%	7.2%	48.4%	0.1%
Good health	44.9%	32%	-12.9%	33.6%	-1.6%
Fair health	12%	16.3%	4.3%	12.7%	3.6%
Bad health	1.1%	2.2%	1.1%	4.0%	-1.8%
Very bad health	0.7%	1.1%	0.4%	1.2%	-0.1%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	15.9%	12.7%	-3.2%	18.2%	-5.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11%	8.3%	-2.7%	9.6%	-1.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	20.7%	14.3%	-6.4%	13.4%	0.9%
Apprenticeship	3.1%	6.1%	3.0%	5.3%	0.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.7%	21.7%	8.0%	16.9%	4.8%
Degree or Similar	31.3%	34.7%	3.4%	33.8%	0.9%
Other	4.4%	2.2%	-2.2%	2.8%	-0.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	2.5%	0.3%	-2.2%	0.7%	-0.4%
Indian	1.8%	2.5%	0.7%	3.1%	-0.6%
Pakistani	1.1%	1.6%	0.5%	2.7%	-1.1%
Other Asian	0.4%	1.6%	1.2%	1.6%	0.0%
Black African	2.2%	2.2%	0.0%	2.5%	-0.3%
Black Caribbean	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Mixed White and African	0.4%	0.3%	-0.1%	0.4%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.1%	1.1%	0.0%	0.9%	0.2%
Mixed Other	0%	1.6%	1.6%	0.8%	0.8%
White	89.9%	87.2%	-2.7%	81.4%	5.8%
Roma	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Arab	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Other	0%	0.8%	0.8%	1.6%	-0.8%

Country of Birth

In this area, 83.7% 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	87%	83.7%	-3.3%	83.2%	0.5%
European Union	3.6%	6.5%	2.9%	6.1%	0.4%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.8%	0.0%
Africa	4.3%	3%	-1.3%	2.7%	0.3%
Middle East and Asia	3.3%	4.9%	1.6%	5.6%	-0.7%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.7%	1.1%	0.4%	1.3%	-0.2%
Oceania	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	86.6%	83.9%	-2.7%	83.2%	0.7%
10+ Years	1.1%	8.2%	7.1%	9.8%	-1.6%
5-10 Years	2.9%	4.4%	1.5%	2.9%	1.5%
2-5 Years	2.9%	2.7%	-0.2%	2.2%	0.5%
Less than 2 years	6.5%	0.8%	-5.7%	1.9%	-1.1%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	80.1%	76.7%	3.4%
Germany	0.5%	0.2%	0.3%
Portugal	0.8%	0.5%	0.3%
Spain	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Poland	0.5%	1.3%	-0.8%
Romania	1.9%	0.9%	1.0%
Other EU countries	0.8%	1.5%	-0.7%
Turkey	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
Other Europe	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Central and Western Africa	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
South and Eastern Africa	1.4%	0.2%	1.2%
Middle East	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
Southern Asia	0.3%	1.2%	-0.9%
South-East Asia	0.5%	0.2%	0.3%
No passport held	11.7%	13.5%	-1.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	45.9%	37.2%	8.7%
Christian	41.3%	46.2%	-4.9%
Hindu	1.6%	1.7%	-0.1%
Jewish	0.8%	0.5%	0.3%
Muslim	3%	6.5%	-3.5%
Sikh	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
Not answered	7.1%	6.0%	1.1%

Safety

Is Bessemer Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bessemer Road was 326.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 449.6% higher than the Brighton Hill average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.

Bessemer Road has the 2nd highest crime rate of 50 local areas in Brighton Hill and the 18th highest crime rate of 575 local areas in Basingstoke and Deane .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 141.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.6%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 83% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£56,500

Income Rank
9/10

Household Income in RG21 3NB, 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 - 2/10 (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 - 3/10 (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 - 2/10 (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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 Bessemer Road are based on 89 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Basingstoke And Deane.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Bessemer Road, Basingstoke, RG21 3NB

Estimated Average Property Prices for RG21 3NB

Average Price
£258,202

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£167,536

Other
£787,088

Estimated Average Property Prices for Bessemer Road

Average Price
£219,447

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£175,534

Other
£733,863

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Bessemer Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
33 Quadra House Bessemer Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£150,000	2025-06-12	£147,015
5 Quadra House Bessemer Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£145,000	2024-10-23	£142,825
22 Quadra House Bessemer Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£135,000	2024-04-15	£137,798
23 Quadra House Bessemer Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£120,000	2024-02-14	£125,478
3 Quadra House Bessemer Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£128,000	2023-10-31	£129,846

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for RG21 3NB

Employment

RG21 3NB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	148
Retired	52
Part-Time Employee	38
Self-Employed	27
Student (economically inactive)	12
Unemployed	10
Looking after home or family	8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	7
Long-Term Sick or disabled	7
Other	6

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	28
Construction	21
Manufacturing	15
Human health and social work activities	14
Education	13
Accommodation and food service activities	13
Information and communication	12
Professional, scientific and technical activities	9
Other	7
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	6
Transport and storage	5
Administrative and support service activities	4
Real estate activities	4
Financial and insurance activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Chalk Ridge Primary School Sullivan Road , Brighton Hill RG22 4ER	- not rated	574 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Kingsmill Road , RG21 3JU	- not rated	831 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Kings Furlong Junior School Upper Chestnut Drive , RG21 8YJ	- not rated	859 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Kings Furlong Infant School and Nursery Upper Chestnut Drive , RG21 8YJ	2out of 4	953 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
King's Furlong Infant School and Nursery Upper Chestnut Drive , RG21 8YJ	- not rated	964 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Cranbourne Wessex Close , RG21 3NP	3out of 4	601 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Brighton Hill Community School Brighton Way , RG22 4HS	3out of 4	1,062 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Brighton Hill Community School Brighton Way , RG22 4HS	- not rated	1,062 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Aldworth School Western Way , RG22 6HA	- not rated	1,099 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Blue Coat School Basingstoke Western Way , RG22 6HA	2out of 4	1,099 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Queen Mary's College Cliddesden Road , RG21 3HF	- not rated	1,206 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Queen Mary's College Cliddesden Road , RG21 3HF	- not rated	1,263 yd	Academy 16-19 converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Basingstoke College of Technology Worting Road , RG21 8TN	- not rated	1,629 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Inclusion School Jays Close , Viables RG22 4BS	- not rated	552 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Limington House School St Andrew's Road , RG22 6PS	3out of 4	1,348 yd	Community special school	-	Mixed	More About School
The Coppice Spring Academy Pack Lane , RG22 5TH	- not rated	1,473 yd	Academy special sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Grangeside School Pack Lane , RG22 5TH	- not rated	1,473 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hawthorns School Pack Lane , RG22 5TH	- not rated	1,473 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Parlour Tea Room	Units 14B - 14C, Viables Craft Centre	467 yd
Towers Restaurant	Viables Craft Centre, The Harrow Way	467 yd
Nandos	Unit 8, St Michaels Retail Park	498 yd
Costa	Unit 11, St Michaels Retail Park	531 yd
McDonalds	Brighton Hill Retail Park, Winchester Road	559 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Golden Lion	Jays Close, Basingstoke	813 yd
Basingstoke Labour Club	Sandys Road, Basingstoke	958 yd
The Beacon	Kings Road, Basingstoke	1,004 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Greggs	Unit 10B, St Michaels Retail Park	526 yd
Beijing House Takeaway	3 Anstey Close, Basingstoke	701 yd
Kings Furlong Takeaway	1 Kings Furlong Centre, Basingstoke	973 yd
Woo's Takeaway	Woos Takeaway, 53 Kings Road	1,004 yd
Herbies Pizza Basingstoke	43A Kings Road, Basingstoke	1,019 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Aldi	Unit 1, St Michaels Retail Park	407 yd
Food Warehouse	Unit 4, Brighton Hill Retail Park	574 yd
Co Op	37 - 39 Kings Road, Basingstoke	1,004 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Cranbourne School WESSEX CLOSE	grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts	627 yd
The Camrose MANSFIELD ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	687 yd
St John'S Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School KINGSMILL ROAD	grass pitches	858 yd
Powerleague (Basingstoke) (Closed) BRIGHTON HILL COMMUNITY COLLEGE BRIGHTON HILL COMMUNITY COLLEGE BRIGHTON WAY	artificial grass pitch	975 yd
Brighton Hill Community School BRIGHTON WAY	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	1,060 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	97.9%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	23.4%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	23.4%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	23.4%

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	2.1%

Download Speed

Median download speed	70.4 Mbit/s
Average download speed	63.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	79.67 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	79.67 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	19.7 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	17.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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