Wote Street is in Basingstoke and in Basingstoke And Deane district. RG21 7NF is located in the Brookvale & Kings Furlong electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Basingstoke. This postcode has been in use since 1995-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Wote Street, Basingstoke, RG21 7NF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG21 7LU, RG21 7NL, RG21 7AS, RG21 7PS, RG21 7LS, RG21 7NW, RG21 7LN, RG21 7PW, RG21 7QE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RG21 7NF is primarily male, with 59.8% 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 | 50.4% | 40.2% | -10.2% | 51.0% | -10.8% |
| Male | 49.6% | 59.8% | 10.2% | 49.0% | 10.8% |
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 7NF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 65.9% 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 | 36.5% | 65.9% | 29.4% | 37.9% | 28.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.3% | 15.1% | -16.2% | 44.2% | -29.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 6% | 4.9% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Divorced | 13.9% | 7.6% | -6.3% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 12.3% | 4.9% | -7.4% | 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 | 40.4% | 44.5% | 4.1% | 48.4% | -3.9% |
| Good health | 36% | 38% | 2.0% | 33.6% | 4.4% |
| Fair health | 16.9% | 14.5% | -2.4% | 12.7% | 1.8% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 2.5% | -2.3% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 0.5% | -1.3% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 | 21% | 12.4% | -8.6% | 18.2% | -5.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.7% | 13.4% | 0.7% | 9.6% | 3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.9% | 11.8% | -4.1% | 13.4% | -1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 3.2% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 12.4% | 1.7% | 16.9% | -4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.8% | 43% | 13.2% | 33.8% | 9.2% |
| Other | 7.5% | 3.8% | -3.7% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.2% | 1% | -1.2% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 2.6% | 6% | 3.4% | 3.1% | 2.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 2.5% | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Black African | 2.6% | 2% | -0.6% | 2.5% | -0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 84.6% | 79.9% | -4.7% | 81.4% | -1.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 62.5% 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 | 76.5% | 62.5% | -14.0% | 83.2% | -20.7% |
| European Union | 10.7% | 14% | 3.3% | 6.1% | 7.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.5% | 5% | 3.5% | 0.8% | 4.2% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 4% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.4% | 9% | 1.6% | 5.6% | 3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 5.5% | 4.4% | 1.3% | 4.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 74.3% | 62.5% | -11.8% | 83.2% | -20.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 8% | 6.2% | 9.8% | -1.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.9% | 3.5% | -6.4% | 2.9% | 0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.8% | 11% | 6.2% | 2.2% | 8.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.2% | 15% | 5.8% | 1.9% | 13.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 50.2% | 76.7% | -26.5% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 6% | 0.9% | 5.1% |
| Other EU countries | 5% | 1.5% | 3.5% |
| Turkey | 2.5% | 0.1% | 2.4% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 7% | 1.2% | 5.8% |
| South-East Asia | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 2.5% | 0.2% | 2.3% |
| No passport held | 17.9% | 13.5% | 4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.5% | 37.2% | 12.3% |
| Christian | 36% | 46.2% | -10.2% |
| Hindu | 8% | 1.7% | 6.3% |
| Muslim | 3% | 6.5% | -3.5% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 6.0% | -2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wote Street was 576.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 143.2% higher than the Brookvale & Kings Furlong average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Wote Street has the 6th highest crime rate of 51 local areas in Brookvale & Kings Furlong and the 7th highest crime rate of 580 local areas in Basingstoke and Deane .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 332.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -81.4%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 71% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 16 Festival Apartments, 37 Wote Street, Basingstoke, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2023-07-11 | £279,144 |
| Flat 43 Festival Apartments, 47 Wote Street, Basingstoke, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £272,500 | 2018-08-07 | £302,264 |
| Flat 16 Festival Apartments, 37 Wote Street, Basingstoke, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £262,500 | 2018-06-22 | £292,724 |
| Flat 19 Festival Apartments, 37 Wote Street, Basingstoke, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £201,500 | 2018-05-14 | £223,984 |
| Flat 6 Festival Apartments, 37 Wote Street, Basingstoke, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £177,500 | 2018-04-30 | £195,643 |
RG21 7NF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 100 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Retired | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Education | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfields Primary School Council Road , RG21 3DH | 3out of 4 | 592 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Kingsmill Road , RG21 3JU | 3out of 4 | 1,197 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Furlong Infant School and Nursery Upper Chestnut Drive , RG21 8YJ | 3out of 4 | 1,289 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rucstall Primary School Holbein Close , Black Dam RG21 3EX | 3out of 4 | 1,320 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South View Junior School Shooters Way , RG21 5LL | 3out of 4 | 1,321 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Costello School Crossborough Hill , London Road RG21 4AL | 2out of 4 | 708 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Vyne Community School Vyne Road , RG21 5PB | 3out of 4 | 1,170 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cranbourne Wessex Close , RG21 3NP | 2out of 4 | 1,442 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aldworth School Western Way , RG22 6HA | 2out of 4 | 2,474 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Everest Community Academy Oxford Way , RG24 9UP | 2out of 4 | 2,685 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 639 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Mary's College Cliddesden Road , RG21 3HF | - not rated | 994 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 | 1,265 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Maple Ridge School Maple Crescent , RG21 5SX | 3out of 4 | 1,291 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Austen Academy Shakespeare Road , RG24 9BP | - not rated | 1,998 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Limington House School St Andrew's Road , RG22 6PS | 3out of 4 | 2,158 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ashwood Academy Ashwood Way , RG23 8AA | 3out of 4 | 2,369 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scooperb | 33 Wote Street, Basingstoke | 25 yd | |
| Wimpy | 1 - 2 Chelsea House, Festival Place | 72 yd | |
| Yamazaki Sushi Bar | 1 Feathers Lane, Basingstoke | 82 yd | |
| Greek Street | 29 Wote Street, Basingstoke | 85 yd | |
| Chennai Express | 19 Wote Street, Basingstoke | 85 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wote Street Club | Wote Street, Basingstoke | 54 yd | |
| The Duck And Tipple | First Floor, 16 Wote Street | 80 yd | |
| Plush | 27 Wote Street, Basingstoke | 85 yd | |
| Laarsens | 5 - 7 Wote Street, Basingstoke | 130 yd | |
| The Royal Exchange | Tonic, 20 - 22 London Street | 195 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burger King | 14 - 16 Chelsea House, Festival Place | 72 yd | |
| Greggs | 12 Mayfair House, Festival Place | 163 yd | |
| Chick Mex | 5A Church Street, Basingstoke | 166 yd | |
| Yogoo! | Kiosk WW18, Festival Place | 191 yd | |
| Greggs | K10, Festival Place | 209 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 10 - 13 Chelsea House, Festival Place | 72 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 9 - 12 Paddington House, Festival Place | 189 yd | |
| Tesco | 1 - 7 Hampstead House, Festival Place | 268 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 1 - 2 Station Mall, Basingstoke | 450 yd | |
| Waitrose | Waitrose And John Lewis At Home, Basing View | 572 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Basingstoke Sports Centre PORCHESTER SQUARE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 258 yd |
| Gladiator'S Gym (Closed) First Floor First Floor Winchester Street | health and fitness suite | 263 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Basingstoke) CROWN HEIGHTS CROWN HEIGHTS ALENCON LINK | health and fitness suite | 453 yd |
| The Costello School CROSSBOROUGH HILL | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 579 yd |
| Queens Table Tennis Club 35-41 35-41 ESSEX ROAD | 583 yd | |
| Basingstoke Carnival Hall Community Centre COUNCIL ROAD | 596 yd | |
| Basingstoke Sports And Social Club MAYS BOUNTY CRICKET GROUND MAYS BOUNTY CRICKET GROUND BOUNTY ROAD | grass pitches, squash courts | 612 yd |
| Fairfields Recreation Centre Fairfields Road | tennis courts | 635 yd |
| Basingstoke College Of Technology WORTING ROAD | health and fitness suite | 769 yd |
| War Memorial Park WAR MEMORIAL PARK WAR MEMORIAL PARK CROSSBOROUGH HILL | grass pitches | 801 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 | 98.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 98.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 98.1% |
| 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 | 79.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 99.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.