Cowdrey Close is in Basingstoke and in Basingstoke And Deane district. RG21 5RF 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 Cowdrey Close, Basingstoke, RG21 5RF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG21 5RG, RG21 5QA, RG21 5RQ, RG21 5RE, RG21 5SQ, RG21 5RL, RG21 5RH, RG21 5RJ, RG21 5RB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RG21 5RF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.8% | 51.5% | -1.3% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 47.3% | 48.5% | 1.2% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 5RF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.8% 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 | 41.5% | 43.8% | 2.3% | 37.9% | 5.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.4% | 30.4% | 2.0% | 44.2% | -13.8% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 3.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 17% | 15.4% | -1.6% | 9.1% | 6.3% |
| Widowed | 9.8% | 7% | -2.8% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
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% | 39.7% | -7.3% | 48.4% | -8.7% |
| Good health | 31.5% | 35.9% | 4.4% | 33.6% | 2.3% |
| Fair health | 13.8% | 16% | 2.2% | 12.7% | 3.3% |
| Bad health | 6.8% | 7.3% | 0.5% | 4.0% | 3.3% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 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 | 33% | 27.6% | -5.4% | 18.2% | 9.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.9% | 13% | -6.9% | 9.6% | 3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.7% | 13.3% | 0.6% | 13.4% | -0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 3.3% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.5% | 13.3% | 5.8% | 16.9% | -3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.3% | 23.3% | 6.0% | 33.8% | -10.5% |
| Other | 6.9% | 6.3% | -0.6% | 2.8% | 3.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 3.8% | 0.8% | -3.0% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 4.5% | 4.6% | 0.1% | 1.6% | 3.0% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 2.4% | 0.9% | 2.5% | -0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.3% | 0.5% | -1.8% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 85.8% | 84.4% | -1.4% | 81.4% | 3.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 80.8% 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 | 85.8% | 80.8% | -5.0% | 83.2% | -2.4% |
| European Union | 4.3% | 8.9% | 4.6% | 6.1% | 2.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 2.8% | 3.3% | 0.5% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.3% | 4.6% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -1.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.8% | 80.5% | -4.3% | 83.2% | -2.7% |
| 10+ Years | 3.5% | 10.5% | 7.0% | 9.8% | 0.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 4.3% | 3.0% | 2.9% | 1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 5% | 3% | -2.0% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.5% | 1.6% | -3.9% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.3% | 76.7% | -12.4% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 24.3% | 13.5% | 10.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.5% | 37.2% | 9.3% |
| Christian | 41.6% | 46.2% | -4.6% |
| Buddhist | 3% | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.5% | 6.5% | -6.0% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cowdrey Close was 133.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 19.6% higher than the Norden average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cowdrey Close has the 11th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Norden and the 73rd highest crime rate of 580 local areas in Basingstoke and Deane .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 102.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -32.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Cowdrey Close, Basingstoke, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £57,000 | 2000-07-14 | £158,992 |
| 1 Cowdrey Close, Basingstoke, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £57,500 | 1999-07-15 | £193,392 |
| 19 Cowdrey Close, Basingstoke, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £36,780 | 1999-06-04 | £126,137 |
| 10 Cowdrey Close, Basingstoke, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £50,500 | 1999-04-30 | £177,855 |
| 19 Cowdrey Close, Basingstoke, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £37,500 | 1997-03-27 | £157,530 |
RG21 5RF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 129 |
| Retired | 58 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Other | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 48 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Education | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| 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 | 303 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South View Junior School Shooters Way , RG21 5LL | 3out of 4 | 404 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marnel Junior School Shetland Road , Popley Way RG24 9PT | - not rated | 757 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marnel Community Infant School Shetland Road , Popley Way RG24 9PT | 4out of 4 | 854 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School Popley Way , RG24 9DX | 3out of 4 | 1,009 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 | 790 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Everest Community Academy Oxford Way , RG24 9UP | 2out of 4 | 1,537 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Costello School Crossborough Hill , London Road RG21 4AL | 2out of 4 | 1,963 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cranbourne Wessex Close , RG21 3NP | 2out of 4 | 3,093 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aldworth School Western Way , RG22 6HA | 2out of 4 | 3,928 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 | 2,083 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Mary's College Cliddesden Road , RG21 3HF | - not rated | 2,695 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 | 451 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dove House School Sutton Road , RG21 5SU | 4out of 4 | 600 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Maple Ridge School Maple Crescent , RG21 5SX | 3out of 4 | 851 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Inclusion Hampshire Office 5, the Clock Tower , Chineham Shopping Centre RG24 8BQ | - not rated | 1,789 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ashwood Academy Ashwood Way , RG23 8AA | 3out of 4 | 2,560 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 | 94 yd | |
| Atmosphere Trampoline Park | Unit B, Rutherford Road | 542 yd | |
| Hope Cafe | St Gabriels Church, Tewkesbury Close | 752 yd | |
| Baxter Storey At Network Rail Training Centre | Network Rail Basingstoke Campus, Gresley Road | 908 yd | |
| Dee Dee's At The Range | The Range, Gastons Wood | 929 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Oak | 38 Cherry Tree Walk, Basingstoke | 128 yd | |
| The Oak | 38 Cherry Tree Walk, Basingstoke | 128 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakridge Fish And Chips | 2 Vivian Road, Basingstoke | 50 yd | |
| Peter's Takeaway | 1 Fair Isle House, Lindisfarne Close | 886 yd | |
| Shangri-la | Popinjay, Abbey Road | 943 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Gastons Wood, Chineham | 929 yd | |
| The Range | Gastons Wood, Chineham | 929 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dove House School SUTTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 655 yd |
| Oakridge Playing Field (Closed) Coronation Road | grass pitches | 760 yd |
| Marnel Junior School SHETLAND ROAD | grass pitches | 796 yd |
| John Hunt Of Everest Community School (Closed) Popley Way | grass pitches | 804 yd |
| Vyne Community School Vyne Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 815 yd |
| Maple Ridge School MAPLE CRESCENT | grass pitches, swimming pool | 957 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.