Lyford Road is in Basingstoke and in Basingstoke And Deane district. RG21 5PR 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 Lyford Road, Basingstoke, RG21 5PR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG21 5PF, RG21 5PP, RG21 5PS, RG21 5HT, RG21 5HR, RG21 5GZ, RG21 5GY, RG21 5GX, RG21 5PT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RG21 5PR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.7% | 50.7% | 2.0% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 51.3% | 49.3% | -2.0% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 28.7% | 37.1% | 8.4% | 37.9% | -0.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.3% | 44.1% | -8.2% | 44.2% | -0.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 2% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 9.8% | 0.1% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 6.9% | 4.9% | -2.0% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 | 41.5% | 44% | 2.5% | 48.4% | -4.4% |
| Good health | 37.7% | 37.4% | -0.3% | 33.6% | 3.8% |
| Fair health | 13.6% | 14.9% | 1.3% | 12.7% | 2.2% |
| Bad health | 6.4% | 3% | -3.4% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 26.9% | 21.4% | -5.5% | 18.2% | 3.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.8% | 13.2% | -1.6% | 9.6% | 3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12% | 12.3% | 0.3% | 13.4% | -1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.9% | 2.5% | -4.4% | 5.3% | -2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 16% | 5.4% | 16.9% | -0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.1% | 32.1% | 8.0% | 33.8% | -1.7% |
| Other | 4.6% | 2.5% | -2.1% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.5% | 4.3% | 2.8% | 3.1% | 1.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 3.8% | 3% | -0.8% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 6.2% | 6.2% | 2.5% | 3.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 93.2% | 79.7% | -13.5% | 81.4% | -1.7% |
| Arab | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 1.6% | 2.7% |
In this area, 80.4% 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 | 89.8% | 80.4% | -9.4% | 83.2% | -2.8% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 7.6% | 5.0% | 6.1% | 1.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.5% | 9% | 4.5% | 5.6% | 3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.4% | 80.1% | -9.3% | 83.2% | -3.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 10.9% | 10.1% | 9.8% | 1.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.6% | 4.6% | 2.0% | 2.9% | 1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.6% | 1.7% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.5% | 2.6% | -1.9% | 1.9% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.3% | 76.7% | -3.4% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 4% | 1.2% | 2.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 14.9% | 13.5% | 1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.1% | 37.2% | 0.9% |
| Christian | 42.1% | 46.2% | -4.1% |
| Hindu | 8.4% | 1.7% | 6.7% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 9.7% | 6.0% | 3.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lyford Road was 145.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 38.2% higher than the Norden average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lyford Road has the 8th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Norden and the 60th highest crime rate of 575 local areas in Basingstoke and Deane .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 74.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 4.7%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 73% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Lyford Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2018-02-02 | £373,841 |
| 25 Lyford Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2013-03-06 | £384,505 |
| 3 Lyford Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2010-02-05 | £430,292 |
| 11 Lyford Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £229,950 | 2007-04-05 | £420,572 |
| 1 Lyford Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,500 | 2005-04-15 | £357,829 |
RG21 5PR area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 25% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 88 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South View Junior School Shooters Way , RG21 5LL | 3out of 4 | 453 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South View Infant and Nursery School Off Shooters Way , RG21 5LL | 3out of 4 | 558 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakridge Junior School Oakridge Road , RG21 5RR | 3out of 4 | 885 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakridge Infant School Oakridge Road , RG21 5RR | 3out of 4 | 992 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chineham Park Junior School Shakespeare Road , Popley RG24 9BP | - not rated | 1,135 yd | Community 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 | 427 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Costello Technology College Crossborough Hill , London Road RG21 4AL | - not rated | 1,254 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Costello School Crossborough Hill , London Road RG21 4AL | 3out of 4 | 1,254 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Everest Community Academy Oxford Way , RG24 9UP | - not rated | 1,945 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Everest Community Academy Oxford Way , RG24 9UP | - not rated | 2,119 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,257 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Mary's College Cliddesden Road , RG21 3HF | - not rated | 1,865 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Mary's College Cliddesden Road , RG21 3HF | - not rated | 1,942 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dove House School Sutton Road , RG21 5SU | - not rated | 426 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dove House Academy Sutton Road , RG21 5SU | 4out of 4 | 426 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Maple Ridge School Maple Crescent , RG21 5SX | 3out of 4 | 596 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chiltern Way Academy Austen Shakespeare Road , RG24 9BP | - not rated | 1,178 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The King's School Key House , Sarum Hill RG21 8SR | - not rated | 1,205 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pumpkin | Basingstoke Railway Station, Station Approach | 440 yd | |
| Cafe Destino | Basingstoke Railway Station, Station Approach | 440 yd | |
| The Genuine Dining Co | E And P House, Basing View | 509 yd | |
| All Four Seasons Catering | Ground Floor, Matrix House | 566 yd | |
| Sovereign Housing Association | Sovereign House, Basing View | 651 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Rising Sun | Chapel Hill, Basingstoke | 582 yd | |
| The Angel | Festival Place, Basingstoke | 726 yd | |
| The Oak | 38 Cherry Tree Walk, Basingstoke | 875 yd | |
| The Oak | 38 Cherry Tree Walk, Basingstoke | 875 yd | |
| Wote Street Club | Wote Street, Basingstoke | 895 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sushi Daily | John Lewis At Home, Basing View | 469 yd | |
| Fireaway | Unit 1B, Crown Heights | 470 yd | |
| Subway | 3B Old Basing Mall, Basingstoke | 641 yd | |
| Greggs | 1B Chiswick House, Festival Place | 670 yd | |
| KFC | 2 Castle Square, Basingstoke | 675 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | Waitrose And John Lewis At Home, Basing View | 469 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 1 - 2 Station Mall, Basingstoke | 555 yd | |
| Tesco | 1 - 7 Hampstead House, Festival Place | 741 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 9 - 12 Paddington House, Festival Place | 830 yd | |
| Iceland | 10 - 13 Chelsea House, Festival Place | 932 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Vyne Community School Vyne Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 407 yd |
| Dove House School SUTTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 427 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Basingstoke) CROWN HEIGHTS CROWN HEIGHTS ALENCON LINK | health and fitness suite | 476 yd |
| Maple Ridge School MAPLE CRESCENT | grass pitches, swimming pool | 599 yd |
| Basingstoke Sports Centre PORCHESTER SQUARE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 728 yd |
| Whiteditch Playing Fields (Closed) Sherborne Road | grass pitches | 796 yd |
| Oakridge Playing Field (Closed) Coronation Road | grass pitches | 855 yd |
| Queens Table Tennis Club 35-41 35-41 ESSEX ROAD | 923 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 | 90.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 90.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 90.0% |
| 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 | 52.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 99.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.