Eastrop Lane is in Basingstoke and in Basingstoke And Deane district. RG21 4AU is located in the Eastrop & Grove electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Basingstoke. This postcode has been in use since 1995-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Eastrop Lane, Basingstoke, RG21 4AU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG21 4AT, RG21 4AX, RG21 7PQ, RG21 7PY, RG21 7BB, RG21 7PU, RG21 7AA, RG21 4AS, RG21 4FF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RG21 4AU is primarily male, with 55.9% of the population 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 | 52.3% | 44.1% | -8.2% | 51.0% | -6.9% |
| Male | 47.7% | 55.9% | 8.2% | 49.0% | 6.9% |
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 4AU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 63.2% 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 | 37.1% | 63.2% | 26.1% | 37.9% | 25.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.2% | 25% | -22.2% | 44.2% | -19.2% |
| Separated | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 10.1% | 7.9% | -2.2% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 2.6% | -3.0% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
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 | 41.1% | 35.2% | -5.9% | 48.4% | -13.2% |
| Good health | 48.6% | 40.1% | -8.5% | 33.6% | 6.5% |
| Fair health | 7.5% | 18.5% | 11.0% | 12.7% | 5.8% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 5.6% | 2.8% | 4.0% | 1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 15.7% | 11.8% | -3.9% | 18.2% | -6.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.2% | 18.4% | 7.2% | 9.6% | 8.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.6% | 17.8% | 3.2% | 13.4% | 4.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 5.3% | 0.8% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 20.4% | 8.0% | 16.9% | 3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.1% | 26.3% | -1.8% | 33.8% | -7.5% |
| Other | 13.5% | 0% | -13.5% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.9% | 2.5% | 0.6% | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| Indian | 7.5% | 2.5% | -5.0% | 3.1% | -0.6% |
| Other Asian | 8.4% | 2.5% | -5.9% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.8% | 1.8% | -1.0% | 1.0% | 0.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 4.9% | 4.9% | 0.4% | 4.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 77.6% | 78.5% | 0.9% | 81.4% | -2.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 75.3% 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 | 76.6% | 75.3% | -1.3% | 83.2% | -7.9% |
| European Union | 6.5% | 13.6% | 7.1% | 6.1% | 7.5% |
| Africa | 2.8% | 4.9% | 2.1% | 2.7% | 2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 14% | 5.6% | -8.4% | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 73.8% | 75.8% | 2.0% | 83.2% | -7.4% |
| 10+ Years | 6.5% | 8.1% | 1.6% | 9.8% | -1.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.7% | 8.7% | 4.0% | 2.9% | 5.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.4% | 2.5% | -5.9% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.5% | 5% | -1.5% | 1.9% | 3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.3% | 76.7% | -19.4% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 3.7% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Poland | 6.1% | 1.3% | 4.8% |
| Romania | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| North Africa | 4.3% | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 3% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| No passport held | 20.7% | 13.5% | 7.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.9% | 37.2% | 14.7% |
| Christian | 30.2% | 46.2% | -16.0% |
| Hindu | 3.1% | 1.7% | 1.4% |
| Muslim | 6.8% | 6.5% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Eastrop Lane was 845.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 256.9% higher than the Brookvale & Kings Furlong average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Eastrop Lane has the 3rd highest crime rate of 51 local areas in Brookvale & Kings Furlong and the 3rd highest crime rate of 580 local areas in Basingstoke and Deane .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 322.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -73.2%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 71% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Timbers Eastrop Lane, Basingstoke, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2015-06-09 | £589,916 |
RG21 4AU area has a very high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 12% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 45 |
| Other | 30 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Part-Time Employee | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Education | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfields Primary School Council Road , RG21 3DH | 3out of 4 | 865 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South View Junior School Shooters Way , RG21 5LL | 3out of 4 | 1,056 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South View Infant and Nursery School Off Shooters Way , RG21 5LL | 3out of 4 | 1,153 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rucstall Primary School Holbein Close , Black Dam RG21 3EX | 3out of 4 | 1,276 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakridge Junior School Oakridge Road , RG21 5RR | 3out of 4 | 1,375 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Costello School Crossborough Hill , London Road RG21 4AL | 2out of 4 | 648 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Vyne Community School Vyne Road , RG21 5PB | 3out of 4 | 1,020 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cranbourne Wessex Close , RG21 3NP | 2out of 4 | 1,773 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Everest Community Academy Oxford Way , RG24 9UP | 2out of 4 | 2,563 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aldworth School Western Way , RG22 6HA | 2out of 4 | 2,804 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basingstoke College of Technology Worting Road , RG21 8TN | - not rated | 940 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Mary's College Cliddesden Road , RG21 3HF | - not rated | 1,239 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dove House School Sutton Road , RG21 5SU | 4out of 4 | 1,070 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Maple Ridge School Maple Crescent , RG21 5SX | 3out of 4 | 1,168 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Austen Academy Shakespeare Road , RG24 9BP | - not rated | 1,692 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Limington House School St Andrew's Road , RG22 6PS | 3out of 4 | 2,472 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ashwood Academy Ashwood Way , RG23 8AA | 3out of 4 | 2,495 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Marys Church | St Marys Church Centre, Goat Lane | 133 yd | |
| Pizza Express | PizzaExpress, R9 | 148 yd | |
| El Bigote Catering | Unit R11, Festival Place | 148 yd | |
| Las Iguanas | R3, Festival Place | 148 yd | |
| Festival Street Kitchen | Unit R11, Festival Place | 148 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Angel | Festival Place, Basingstoke | 148 yd | |
| Wote Street Club | Wote Street, Basingstoke | 280 yd | |
| The White Hart | White Hart, London Road | 387 yd | |
| The Duck And Tipple | First Floor, 16 Wote Street | 413 yd | |
| Plush | 27 Wote Street, Basingstoke | 417 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs | K10, Festival Place | 223 yd | |
| Yogoo! | Kiosk WW18, Festival Place | 257 yd | |
| Sushi Daily | John Lewis At Home, Basing View | 288 yd | |
| Greggs | 12 Mayfair House, Festival Place | 309 yd | |
| Fireaway | Unit 1B, Crown Heights | 346 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | Waitrose And John Lewis At Home, Basing View | 288 yd | |
| Iceland | 10 - 13 Chelsea House, Festival Place | 389 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 9 - 12 Paddington House, Festival Place | 410 yd | |
| Tesco | 1 - 7 Hampstead House, Festival Place | 411 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 1 - 2 Station Mall, Basingstoke | 465 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Anytime Fitness (Basingstoke) CROWN HEIGHTS CROWN HEIGHTS ALENCON LINK | health and fitness suite | 347 yd |
| Basingstoke Sports Centre PORCHESTER SQUARE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 383 yd |
| The Costello School CROSSBOROUGH HILL | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 532 yd |
| Gladiator'S Gym (Closed) First Floor First Floor Winchester Street | health and fitness suite | 597 yd |
| Queens Table Tennis Club 35-41 35-41 ESSEX ROAD | 792 yd | |
| War Memorial Park WAR MEMORIAL PARK WAR MEMORIAL PARK CROSSBOROUGH HILL | grass pitches | 831 yd |
| Totally Tennis Basingstoke WAR MEMORIAL PARK WAR MEMORIAL PARK CROSSBOROUGH HILL | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 900 yd |
| Basingstoke Carnival Hall Community Centre COUNCIL ROAD | 905 yd | |
| Livingwell Express Club (Basingstoke) (Closed) Hilton Basingstoke Hilton Basingstoke Old Common Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 913 yd |
| Fairfields Recreation Centre Fairfields Road | tennis courts | 929 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.