Brocas Drive is in Basingstoke and in Basingstoke And Deane district. RG21 5LS 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 Brocas Drive, Basingstoke, RG21 5LS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG21 5PJ, RG21 5LT, RG21 5LR, RG21 5LW, RG21 5LU, RG21 5PQ, RG21 5LN, RG21 4HU, RG21 4HF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RG21 5LS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.5% | 50.9% | -3.6% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 45.5% | 49.1% | 3.6% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 5LS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.2% 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 | 39% | 48.2% | 9.2% | 37.9% | 10.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.9% | 36.4% | -4.5% | 44.2% | -7.8% |
| Separated | 4.6% | 3.9% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 7.5% | -1.0% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 6.9% | 3.9% | -3.0% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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 | 51% | 44.1% | -6.9% | 48.4% | -4.3% |
| Good health | 31.8% | 34.6% | 2.8% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 12.8% | 14.4% | 1.6% | 12.7% | 1.7% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 5.6% | 1.8% | 4.0% | 1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 23.9% | 22.6% | -1.3% | 18.2% | 4.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.1% | 16.8% | -3.3% | 9.6% | 7.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.6% | 16.1% | -0.5% | 13.4% | 2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 4.3% | 2.4% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.6% | 13.3% | 6.7% | 16.9% | -3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.9% | 23.3% | 4.4% | 33.8% | -10.5% |
| Other | 12% | 3.6% | -8.4% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 4.4% | 3.4% | -1.0% | 3.1% | 0.3% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 3.8% | 2.9% | -0.9% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 2.4% | 0.9% | 2.5% | -0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 84.8% | 81.5% | -3.3% | 81.4% | 0.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0.9% | 5.6% | 4.7% | 1.6% | 4.0% |
In this area, 78.9% 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 | 79.3% | 78.9% | -0.4% | 83.2% | -4.3% |
| European Union | 5.8% | 7.7% | 1.9% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 4.1% | 2.4% | -1.7% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.6% | 8.7% | -0.9% | 5.6% | 3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.4% | 79.3% | 0.9% | 83.2% | -3.9% |
| 10+ Years | 3.8% | 12.5% | 8.7% | 9.8% | 2.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.1% | 2.1% | -4.0% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 7% | 2.9% | -4.1% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 3.2% | -1.5% | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.8% | 76.7% | -14.9% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 3.2% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 25.7% | 13.5% | 12.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.5% | 37.2% | 13.3% |
| Christian | 34.7% | 46.2% | -11.5% |
| Buddhist | 4.5% | 0.5% | 4.0% |
| Hindu | 2.6% | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 0.8% | 6.5% | -5.7% |
| Sikh | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brocas Drive was 166.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 331.5% higher than the Basing & Upton Grey average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Brocas Drive has the 2nd highest crime rate of 54 local areas in Basing & Upton Grey and the 53rd highest crime rate of 580 local areas in Basingstoke and Deane .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 96.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -3.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Brocas Drive, Basingstoke, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2024-09-04 | £238,934 |
| 25 Brocas Drive, Basingstoke, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2022-12-06 | £229,661 |
| 29 Brocas Drive, Basingstoke, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £202,000 | 2022-10-31 | £212,354 |
| 13 Brocas Drive, Basingstoke, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2022-06-15 | £213,687 |
| 29 Brocas Drive, Basingstoke, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2021-09-23 | £220,032 |
| Full-Time Employee | 107 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Other | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 40 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South View Junior School Shooters Way , RG21 5LL | 3out of 4 | 200 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South View Infant and Nursery School Off Shooters Way , RG21 5LL | 3out of 4 | 241 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakridge Junior School Oakridge Road , RG21 5RR | 3out of 4 | 1,142 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakridge Infant School Oakridge Road , RG21 5RR | 4out of 4 | 1,240 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marnel Junior School Shetland Road , Popley Way RG24 9PT | - not rated | 1,256 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 664 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Costello School Crossborough Hill , London Road RG21 4AL | 2out of 4 | 1,442 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Everest Community Academy Oxford Way , RG24 9UP | 2out of 4 | 1,925 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cranbourne Wessex Close , RG21 3NP | 2out of 4 | 2,670 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aldworth School Western Way , RG22 6HA | 2out of 4 | 3,589 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 | 1,700 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Mary's College Cliddesden Road , RG21 3HF | - not rated | 2,198 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 | 517 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Austen Academy Shakespeare Road , RG24 9BP | - not rated | 745 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maple Ridge School Maple Crescent , RG21 5SX | 3out of 4 | 810 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Inclusion Hampshire Office 5, the Clock Tower , Chineham Shopping Centre RG24 8BQ | - not rated | 2,033 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ashwood Academy Ashwood Way , RG23 8AA | 3out of 4 | 2,568 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 | 528 yd | |
| Baxter Storey At Network Rail Training Centre | Network Rail Basingstoke Campus, Gresley Road | 539 yd | |
| The Genuine Dining Co | E And P House, Basing View | 580 yd | |
| Sovereign Housing Association | Sovereign House, Basing View | 606 yd | |
| Hartleys Kitchen | Belvedere House, Basing View | 736 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Oak | 38 Cherry Tree Walk, Basingstoke | 617 yd | |
| The Oak | 38 Cherry Tree Walk, Basingstoke | 617 yd | |
| The Angel | Festival Place, Basingstoke | 1,028 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakridge Fish And Chips | 2 Vivian Road, Basingstoke | 472 yd | |
| Sushi Daily | John Lewis At Home, Basing View | 684 yd | |
| Fireaway | Unit 1B, Crown Heights | 859 yd | |
| Greggs | K10, Festival Place | 1,056 yd | |
| Subway | 3B Old Basing Mall, Basingstoke | 1,057 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | Waitrose And John Lewis At Home, Basing View | 684 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 1 - 2 Station Mall, Basingstoke | 1,002 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oakridge Playing Field (Closed) Coronation Road | grass pitches | 394 yd |
| Dove House School SUTTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 643 yd |
| Vyne Community School Vyne Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 747 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Basingstoke) CROWN HEIGHTS CROWN HEIGHTS ALENCON LINK | health and fitness suite | 867 yd |
| Maple Ridge School MAPLE CRESCENT | grass pitches, swimming pool | 951 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 | 72 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 179.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.