Brunel Road is in Basingstoke and in Basingstoke And Deane district. RG21 6XX 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 Brunel Road, Basingstoke, RG21 6XX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG21 6XT, RG21 6XR, RG21 6YJ, RG23 8AP, RG23 8AR, RG23 8AS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RG21 6XX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.3% | 50.4% | 2.1% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 51.7% | 49.6% | -2.1% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 6XX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 59.8% 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 | 38% | 59.8% | 21.8% | 37.9% | 21.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.2% | 31.3% | -14.9% | 44.2% | -12.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 6.8% | -1.7% | 9.1% | -2.3% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 0.7% | -4.4% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
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 (90.3%) 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% | 56.9% | 7.9% | 48.4% | 8.5% |
| Good health | 34.9% | 33.4% | -1.5% | 33.6% | -0.2% |
| Fair health | 9.2% | 6.9% | -2.3% | 12.7% | -5.8% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 2.6% | -2.9% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 6XX this area, 2.5% 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 56.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.9% | 2.5% | -21.4% | 18.2% | -15.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.1% | 9.6% | -4.5% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.1% | 12.5% | -7.6% | 13.4% | -0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 2.1% | -3.0% | 5.3% | -3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.5% | 16.8% | 2.3% | 16.9% | -0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.4% | 56.4% | 38.0% | 33.8% | 22.6% |
| Other | 3.8% | 0% | -3.8% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 15.8% | 14.4% | 3.1% | 12.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 2.4% | 2.6% | 0.2% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 2.5% | -0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 0.9% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 3.4% | 2.4% | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 92.8% | 68.2% | -24.6% | 81.4% | -13.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 72.4% 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% | 72.4% | -20.1% | 83.2% | -10.8% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 6% | 3.6% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 1% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.4% | 17.4% | 14.0% | 5.6% | 11.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.8% | 72.4% | -19.4% | 83.2% | -10.8% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 10.5% | 8.4% | 9.8% | 0.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 10% | 9.7% | 2.9% | 7.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 4.8% | 3.1% | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.1% | 2.3% | -1.8% | 1.9% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.2% | 76.7% | -6.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 8.5% | 1.2% | 7.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 11.6% | 13.5% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 58.5% | 37.2% | 21.3% |
| Christian | 17.5% | 46.2% | -28.7% |
| Buddhist | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Hindu | 12% | 1.7% | 10.3% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 2% | 6.5% | -4.5% |
| Sikh | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brunel Road was 113.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 1.1% higher than the Norden average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Brunel Road has the 10th lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Norden and the 100th highest crime rate of 580 local areas in Basingstoke and Deane .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 79.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 22.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gordian House Brunel Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire Other, an established residential building | £1,247,500 | 2017-06-23 | £1,386,700 |
RG21 6XX 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 | 193 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Retired | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winklebury Junior School Willoughby Way , Off Winklebury Way RG23 8AF | 3out of 4 | 322 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Winklebury Infant School Willoughby Way , Winklebury RG23 8AF | 3out of 4 | 365 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Hill Infant School Greenbank , Winklebury Way RG23 8BN | 4out of 4 | 1,169 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Hill Primary School Winklebury Way , RG23 8BN | 3out of 4 | 1,219 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakridge Infant School Oakridge Road , RG21 5RR | 4out of 4 | 1,251 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 1,726 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Challoner Catholic Secondary School St Michael's Road , RG22 6SR | 3out of 4 | 1,981 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Everest Community Academy Oxford Way , RG24 9UP | 2out of 4 | 2,060 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cranbourne Wessex Close , RG21 3NP | 2out of 4 | 2,101 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aldworth School Western Way , RG22 6HA | 2out of 4 | 2,140 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 | 1,514 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Mary's College Cliddesden Road , RG21 3HF | - not rated | 2,571 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Ashwood Academy Ashwood Way , RG23 8AA | 3out of 4 | 439 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Limington House School St Andrew's Road , RG22 6PS | 3out of 4 | 1,563 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Saxon Wood School Barron Place , Rooksdown RG24 9NH | 3out of 4 | 1,587 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maple Ridge School Maple Crescent , RG21 5SX | 3out of 4 | 1,615 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dove House School Sutton Road , RG21 5SU | 4out of 4 | 1,906 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dine Contract Catering At Game | Game Stores Group Ltd, Unity House | 243 yd | |
| Eurest At J Sainsbury Distribution Depot | J Sainsbury, Houndmills Road | 310 yd | |
| Bright's Bite At The Winkle | The Winkle, Winklebury Way | 320 yd | |
| Connect Catering At Martin Brower | Martin-Brower UK Ltd, Houndmills Road | 395 yd | |
| Greggs | 7 Houndmills Trade Park, Houndmills Road | 467 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Winkle | Winklebury Way, Basingstoke | 320 yd | |
| Wellington Social Club | Elmwood Way, Basingstoke | 706 yd | |
| The Spruce Goose | Spruce Goose, Basingstoke Leisure Park | 911 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winklebury Fish And Chips | 56 Watson Way, Basingstoke | 345 yd | |
| KFC | KFC Drive Thru, Basingstoke Leisure Park | 911 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmfoods Ltd | Winklebury Way, Basingstoke | 404 yd | |
| Aldi | Winklebury Way, Basingstoke | 404 yd | |
| Morrisons | Worting Road, Basingstoke | 1,045 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Active Life Centre STEPHENSON ROAD | 134 yd | |
| Winklebury Playing Field WINKLEBURY WAY | grass pitches | 331 yd |
| Hampshire F.A. WINKLEBURY WAY | grass pitches | 364 yd |
| Winklebury Junior School WILLOUGHBY WAY | grass pitches | 433 yd |
| Loddon Vale Indoor Bowling Club WORTING ROAD | indoor bowls | 575 yd |
| Fort Hill Community Centre (Closed) Kenilworth Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 984 yd |
| Planet Ice Basingstoke WORTING ROAD | ice rinks | 1,023 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.