Norden Close is in Basingstoke and in Basingstoke And Deane district. RG21 5PS 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 Norden Close, Basingstoke, RG21 5PS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG21 5PT, RG21 5AG, RG21 5PE, RG21 5PU, RG21 5NQ, RG21 5NG, RG21 5PR, RG21 5NJ, RG21 5PF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RG21 5PS 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 Norden Close was 141.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 26.2% higher than the Norden average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Norden Close has the 9th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Norden and the 66th highest crime rate of 580 local areas in Basingstoke and Deane .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 81.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -9.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Norden Close, Basingstoke, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £357,500 | 2024-06-14 | £392,813 |
| 12 Norden Close, Basingstoke, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2024-04-26 | £332,188 |
| 17 Norden Close, Basingstoke, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £278,000 | 2021-12-10 | £317,075 |
| 26 Norden Close, Basingstoke, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2021-03-05 | £375,087 |
| 23 Norden Close, Basingstoke, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2020-12-22 | £392,134 |
RG21 5PS 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 | 611 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakridge Junior School Oakridge Road , RG21 5RR | 3out of 4 | 651 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South View Infant and Nursery School Off Shooters Way , RG21 5LL | 3out of 4 | 711 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakridge Infant School Oakridge Road , RG21 5RR | 4out of 4 | 757 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Merton Infant School Romsey Close , Popley Way RG24 9HB | 3out of 4 | 1,231 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 | 282 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Costello School Crossborough Hill , London Road RG21 4AL | 2out of 4 | 1,394 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Everest Community Academy Oxford Way , RG24 9UP | 2out of 4 | 1,816 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cranbourne Wessex Close , RG21 3NP | 2out of 4 | 2,144 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aldworth School Western Way , RG22 6HA | 2out of 4 | 2,964 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 | 1,122 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Mary's College Cliddesden Road , RG21 3HF | - not rated | 1,878 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 | 403 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Maple Ridge School Maple Crescent , RG21 5SX | 3out of 4 | 417 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Austen Academy Shakespeare Road , RG24 9BP | - not rated | 1,352 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ashwood Academy Ashwood Way , RG23 8AA | 3out of 4 | 1,967 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Limington House School St Andrew's Road , RG22 6PS | 3out of 4 | 2,515 yd | Community special school | Yes | 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 | 347 yd | |
| Cafe Destino | Basingstoke Railway Station, Station Approach | 347 yd | |
| Costa | 5 Castle Square, Basingstoke | 593 yd | |
| The Genuine Dining Co | E And P House, Basing View | 606 yd | |
| All Four Seasons Catering | Ground Floor, Matrix House | 623 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Rising Sun | Chapel Hill, Basingstoke | 423 yd | |
| The Angel | Festival Place, Basingstoke | 711 yd | |
| Wote Street Club | Wote Street, Basingstoke | 864 yd | |
| The Duck And Tipple | First Floor, 16 Wote Street | 932 yd | |
| Plush | 27 Wote Street, Basingstoke | 953 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fireaway | Unit 1B, Crown Heights | 436 yd | |
| Sushi Daily | John Lewis At Home, Basing View | 525 yd | |
| Subway | 3B Old Basing Mall, Basingstoke | 570 yd | |
| KFC | 2 Castle Square, Basingstoke | 593 yd | |
| Greggs | 1B Chiswick House, Festival Place | 600 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 1 - 2 Station Mall, Basingstoke | 470 yd | |
| Waitrose | Waitrose And John Lewis At Home, Basing View | 525 yd | |
| Tesco | 1 - 7 Hampstead House, Festival Place | 668 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 9 - 12 Paddington House, Festival Place | 763 yd | |
| Iceland | 10 - 13 Chelsea House, Festival Place | 880 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Vyne Community School Vyne Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 366 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Basingstoke) CROWN HEIGHTS CROWN HEIGHTS ALENCON LINK | health and fitness suite | 439 yd |
| Dove House School SUTTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 446 yd |
| Maple Ridge School MAPLE CRESCENT | grass pitches, swimming pool | 521 yd |
| Basingstoke Sports Centre PORCHESTER SQUARE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 661 yd |
| Whiteditch Playing Fields (Closed) Sherborne Road | grass pitches | 677 yd |
| Queens Table Tennis Club 35-41 35-41 ESSEX ROAD | 795 yd | |
| Oakridge Playing Field (Closed) Coronation Road | grass pitches | 1,016 yd |
| Gladiator'S Gym (Closed) First Floor First Floor Winchester Street | health and fitness suite | 1,054 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 | 192.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.