Martin Close is in Basingstoke and in Basingstoke And Deane district. RG21 5JZ is located in the Norden electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Basingstoke. This postcode has been in use since 1995-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Martin Close, Basingstoke, RG21 5JZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG21 5JY, RG21 5LD, RG21 5LE, RG21 4HE, RG21 4RW, RG21 5LG, RG21 5JS, RG21 5RQ, RG21 5RH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RG21 5JZ has a slightly higher male population, with 51% 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 | 53.7% | 49% | -4.7% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 46.3% | 51% | 4.7% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
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 5JZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.7% 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 | 38.1% | 46.7% | 8.6% | 37.9% | 8.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39% | 36.2% | -2.8% | 44.2% | -8.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 2% | 2.1% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 15.8% | 9.8% | -6.0% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 4.8% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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 | 47.6% | 42.8% | -4.8% | 48.4% | -5.6% |
| Good health | 34.8% | 34.4% | -0.4% | 33.6% | 0.8% |
| Fair health | 13.2% | 15.9% | 2.7% | 12.7% | 3.2% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 6.1% | 2.3% | 4.0% | 2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 24% | 24.3% | 0.3% | 18.2% | 6.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.1% | 13.1% | -5.0% | 9.6% | 3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.5% | 15.2% | -4.3% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 4.8% | 2.5% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.5% | 16.4% | 7.9% | 16.9% | -0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.2% | 23.3% | 2.1% | 33.8% | -10.5% |
| Other | 6.5% | 2.9% | -3.6% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 5.5% | 4.4% | -1.1% | 3.1% | 1.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% | 1% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 3.8% | 8.8% | 5.0% | 1.6% | 7.2% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 3.3% | 2.0% | 2.5% | 0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 1% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 84.7% | 74% | -10.7% | 81.4% | -7.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
In this area, 69.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.3% | 69.5% | -14.8% | 83.2% | -13.7% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 10% | 7.9% | 6.1% | 3.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 3.6% | 3.4% | -0.2% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.2% | 14.8% | 7.6% | 5.6% | 9.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.4% | 69.7% | -13.7% | 83.2% | -13.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 15.9% | 15.1% | 9.8% | 6.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.8% | 5.4% | 1.6% | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.9% | 4.2% | -1.7% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.9% | 4.8% | -1.1% | 1.9% | 2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.9% | 76.7% | -13.8% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 3.4% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Romania | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Other EU countries | 3.3% | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 7.5% | 1.2% | 6.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 18% | 13.5% | 4.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.9% | 37.2% | 6.7% |
| Christian | 33.7% | 46.2% | -12.5% |
| Buddhist | 2.9% | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Hindu | 5.9% | 1.7% | 4.2% |
| Muslim | 2.7% | 6.5% | -3.8% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other religion | 3.8% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Martin Close was 123.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 220.3% higher than the Basing & Upton Grey average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Martin Close has the 3rd highest crime rate of 54 local areas in Basing & Upton Grey and the 81st highest crime rate of 580 local areas in Basingstoke and Deane .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 73.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 7.6%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 92% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Martin Close, Basingstoke, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2023-06-30 | £238,876 |
| 57 Martin Close, Basingstoke, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2016-12-16 | £291,596 |
| 54 Martin Close, Basingstoke, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £203,000 | 2015-04-13 | £314,561 |
| 53 Martin Close, Basingstoke, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £181,000 | 2015-04-01 | £243,977 |
| 46 Martin Close, Basingstoke, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £169,000 | 2014-11-28 | £266,539 |
| Full-Time Employee | 179 |
| Part-Time Employee | 51 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Looking after home or family | 27 |
| Other | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 44 |
| Human health and social work activities | 35 |
| Construction | 24 |
| Education | 22 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South View Infant and Nursery School Off Shooters Way , RG21 5LL | 3out of 4 | 216 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South View Junior School Shooters Way , RG21 5LL | 3out of 4 | 315 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marnel Junior School Shetland Road , Popley Way RG24 9PT | - not rated | 905 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marnel Community Infant School Shetland Road , Popley Way RG24 9PT | 4out of 4 | 1,001 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School Popley Way , RG24 9DX | 3out of 4 | 1,220 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Vyne Community School Vyne Road , RG21 5PB | 3out of 4 | 806 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Everest Community Academy Oxford Way , RG24 9UP | 2out of 4 | 1,741 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Costello School Crossborough Hill , London Road RG21 4AL | 2out of 4 | 1,783 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cranbourne Wessex Close , RG21 3NP | 2out of 4 | 3,002 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aldworth School Western Way , RG22 6HA | 2out of 4 | 3,884 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 | 2,012 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Mary's College Cliddesden Road , RG21 3HF | - not rated | 2,551 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Austen Academy Shakespeare Road , RG24 9BP | - not rated | 427 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dove House School Sutton Road , RG21 5SU | 4out of 4 | 617 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Maple Ridge School Maple Crescent , RG21 5SX | 3out of 4 | 905 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Inclusion Hampshire Office 5, the Clock Tower , Chineham Shopping Centre RG24 8BQ | - not rated | 1,767 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ashwood Academy Ashwood Way , RG23 8AA | 3out of 4 | 2,658 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Nannies Kitchen | Oakridge Hall For All, Forsythia Walk | 184 yd | |
| Atmosphere Trampoline Park | Unit B, Rutherford Road | 539 yd | |
| Baxter Storey At Network Rail Training Centre | Network Rail Basingstoke Campus, Gresley Road | 695 yd | |
| Lunch Box | Unit 1A, Daneshill Industrial Estate | 848 yd | |
| The Genuine Dining Co | E And P House, Basing View | 933 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Oak | 38 Cherry Tree Walk, Basingstoke | 338 yd | |
| The Oak | 38 Cherry Tree Walk, Basingstoke | 338 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakridge Fish And Chips | 2 Vivian Road, Basingstoke | 166 yd | |
| Peter's Takeaway | 1 Fair Isle House, Lindisfarne Close | 1,004 yd | |
| Sushi Daily | John Lewis At Home, Basing View | 1,033 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Gastons Wood, Chineham | 952 yd | |
| The Range | Gastons Wood, Chineham | 952 yd | |
| Waitrose | Waitrose And John Lewis At Home, Basing View | 1,033 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oakridge Playing Field (Closed) Coronation Road | grass pitches | 547 yd |
| Dove House School SUTTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 708 yd |
| Vyne Community School Vyne Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 856 yd |
| Marnel Junior School SHETLAND ROAD | grass pitches | 965 yd |
| John Hunt Of Everest Community School (Closed) Popley Way | grass pitches | 1,013 yd |
| Maple Ridge School MAPLE CRESCENT | grass pitches, swimming pool | 1,029 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% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 274.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.