Simpson Road is in Basingstoke and in Basingstoke And Deane district. RG21 6AR is located in the Norden electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Basingstoke. This postcode has been in use since 2017-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Simpson Road, Basingstoke, RG21 6AR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG21 6BH, RG21 6AP, RG21 6AL, RG21 6AQ, RG21 6BJ, RG21 6BG, RG21 7UF, RG21 7UG, RG21 6BD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RG21 6AR is primarily male, with 54.9% of the population 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 | 48.3% | 45.1% | -3.2% | 51.0% | -5.9% |
| Male | 51.7% | 54.9% | 3.2% | 49.0% | 5.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of RG21 6AR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.7% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 38% | 28.7% | -9.3% | 37.9% | -9.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.2% | 62.7% | 16.5% | 44.2% | 18.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 2% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 6.7% | -1.8% | 9.1% | -2.4% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 0% | -5.1% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (93.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49% | 57.1% | 8.1% | 48.4% | 8.7% |
| Good health | 34.9% | 36% | 1.1% | 33.6% | 2.4% |
| Fair health | 9.2% | 6.4% | -2.8% | 12.7% | -6.3% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 0.5% | -5.0% | 4.0% | -3.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
In the area around RG21 6AR this area, 1.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 67.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.9% | 1.3% | -22.6% | 18.2% | -16.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.1% | 5.3% | -8.8% | 9.6% | -4.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.1% | 6.7% | -13.4% | 13.4% | -6.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 1.3% | -3.8% | 5.3% | -4.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.5% | 14% | -0.5% | 16.9% | -2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.4% | 67.3% | 48.9% | 33.8% | 33.5% |
| Other | 3.8% | 4% | 0.2% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 41.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 41.8% | 40.4% | 3.1% | 38.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.4% | 9% | 6.6% | 1.6% | 7.4% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 1.5% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 2% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| White | 92.8% | 41.3% | -51.5% | 81.4% | -40.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 51.2% 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 | 92.5% | 51.2% | -41.3% | 83.2% | -32.0% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 5.4% | 3.0% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
| Africa | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.4% | 38.9% | 35.5% | 5.6% | 33.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 3.4% | 3.1% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.8% | 51.5% | -40.3% | 83.2% | -31.7% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 21.8% | 19.7% | 9.8% | 12.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 19.3% | 19.0% | 2.9% | 16.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 4% | 2.3% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.1% | 3.5% | -0.6% | 1.9% | 1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.6% | 76.7% | -15.1% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| North Africa | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 21.7% | 1.2% | 20.5% |
| South-East Asia | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Central and South America | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 5.9% | 13.5% | -7.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.9% | 37.2% | -10.3% |
| Christian | 24.4% | 46.2% | -21.8% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Hindu | 39.3% | 1.7% | 37.6% |
| Muslim | 2% | 6.5% | -4.5% |
| Sikh | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 2% | 6.0% | -4.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Simpson Road was 228.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 104.2% higher than the Norden average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Simpson Road has the 2nd highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Norden and the 28th highest crime rate of 580 local areas in Basingstoke and Deane .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 125.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 10.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Simpson Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £445,000 | 2023-10-18 | £467,635 |
| 20 Simpson Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £433,000 | 2023-05-26 | £449,085 |
| 3 Simpson Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2022-05-20 | £462,132 |
| 19 Simpson Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £401,000 | 2022-04-01 | £437,416 |
| 1 Simpson Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2022-03-23 | £504,973 |
RG21 6AR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 110 |
| Part-Time Employee | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Retired | 1 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakridge Junior School Oakridge Road , RG21 5RR | 3out of 4 | 695 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakridge Infant School Oakridge Road , RG21 5RR | 4out of 4 | 749 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South View Junior School Shooters Way , RG21 5LL | 3out of 4 | 1,233 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South View Infant and Nursery School Off Shooters Way , RG21 5LL | 3out of 4 | 1,327 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfields Primary School Council Road , RG21 3DH | 3out of 4 | 1,337 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 | 769 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Costello School Crossborough Hill , London Road RG21 4AL | 2out of 4 | 1,587 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cranbourne Wessex Close , RG21 3NP | 2out of 4 | 1,714 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Everest Community Academy Oxford Way , RG24 9UP | 2out of 4 | 1,976 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aldworth School Western Way , RG22 6HA | 2out of 4 | 2,388 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 | 710 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Mary's College Cliddesden Road , RG21 3HF | - not rated | 1,727 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maple Ridge School Maple Crescent , RG21 5SX | 3out of 4 | 766 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dove House School Sutton Road , RG21 5SU | 4out of 4 | 956 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ashwood Academy Ashwood Way , RG23 8AA | 3out of 4 | 1,502 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Limington House School St Andrew's Road , RG22 6PS | 3out of 4 | 1,909 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Austen Academy Shakespeare Road , RG24 9BP | - not rated | 1,966 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baxter Storey At Linde Material Handling (UK) | Linde Material Handling (UK) Ltd, Kingsclere Road | 426 yd | |
| Pumpkin | Basingstoke Railway Station, Station Approach | 512 yd | |
| Cafe Destino | Basingstoke Railway Station, Station Approach | 512 yd | |
| Costa | 5 Castle Square, Basingstoke | 568 yd | |
| Church Cottage Community Cafe | St Michaels Cottage, Church Square | 620 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Rising Sun | Chapel Hill, Basingstoke | 209 yd | |
| The New Inn | Sarum Hill, Basingstoke | 675 yd | |
| The Wheatsheaf | Winton Square, Basingstoke | 864 yd | |
| The Angel | Festival Place, Basingstoke | 867 yd | |
| The Duck And Tipple | First Floor, 16 Wote Street | 887 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFC | 2 Castle Square, Basingstoke | 568 yd | |
| Subway | 3B Old Basing Mall, Basingstoke | 605 yd | |
| Greggs | 1B Chiswick House, Festival Place | 619 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 22 Hampstead House, Festival Place | 636 yd | |
| Shakeaway | 21 Hampstead House, Festival Place | 636 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 1 - 2 Station Mall, Basingstoke | 530 yd | |
| Tesco | 1 - 7 Hampstead House, Festival Place | 636 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 9 - 12 Paddington House, Festival Place | 708 yd | |
| Iceland | 10 - 13 Chelsea House, Festival Place | 843 yd | |
| Waitrose | Waitrose And John Lewis At Home, Basing View | 935 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Queens Table Tennis Club 35-41 35-41 ESSEX ROAD | 402 yd | |
| Whiteditch Playing Fields (Closed) Sherborne Road | grass pitches | 637 yd |
| Basingstoke Sports Centre PORCHESTER SQUARE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 655 yd |
| Basingstoke College Of Technology WORTING ROAD | health and fitness suite | 671 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Basingstoke) CROWN HEIGHTS CROWN HEIGHTS ALENCON LINK | health and fitness suite | 678 yd |
| Maple Ridge School MAPLE CRESCENT | grass pitches, swimming pool | 744 yd |
| Vyne Community School Vyne Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 771 yd |
| Gladiator'S Gym (Closed) First Floor First Floor Winchester Street | health and fitness suite | 896 yd |
| Dove House School SUTTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 926 yd |
| Sherbourne Road Playing Field PLAYING FIELDS PLAYING FIELDS UPPER SHERBORNE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,004 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 | 160 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 340.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 48.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.