Wote Street is in Basingstoke and in Basingstoke And Deane district. RG21 7NL 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 7NL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG21 7AS, RG21 7NF, RG21 7LU, RG21 7NW, RG21 7LS, RG21 7QE, RG21 7QQ, RG21 7QG, RG21 7QA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RG21 7NL is primarily male, with 59.5% 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 | 40.6% | 40.5% | -0.1% | 51.0% | -10.5% |
| Male | 59.4% | 59.5% | 0.1% | 49.0% | 10.5% |
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 7NL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 64.1% 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 | 54.9% | 64.1% | 9.2% | 37.9% | 26.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33% | 24.5% | -8.5% | 44.2% | -19.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 4% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 5.3% | -2.4% | 9.1% | -3.8% |
| Widowed | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
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 (94.5%) 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 | 54.7% | 60% | 5.3% | 48.4% | 11.6% |
| Good health | 24.5% | 34.5% | 10.0% | 33.6% | 0.9% |
| Fair health | 15.1% | 4.5% | -10.6% | 12.7% | -8.2% |
| Bad health | 5.7% | 0.7% | -5.0% | 4.0% | -3.3% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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 7NL this area, 4.5% 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 64.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11% | 4.5% | -6.5% | 18.2% | -13.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.4% | 5% | -10.4% | 9.6% | -4.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.1% | 6.6% | -5.5% | 13.4% | -6.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 2.1% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 14% | 1.9% | 16.9% | -2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.3% | 64.6% | 28.3% | 33.8% | 30.8% |
| Other | 12.1% | 3.2% | -8.9% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 64.9% 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% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 2.8% | 5.7% | 2.9% | 0.7% | 5.0% |
| Indian | 7.5% | 8.1% | 0.6% | 3.1% | 5.0% |
| Pakistani | 4.7% | 0.7% | -4.0% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 2.5% | 1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.8% | 1.2% | -2.6% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 80.2% | 64.9% | -15.3% | 81.4% | -16.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Other | 0% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 1.6% | 4.1% |
In this area, just 46.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.8% | 46.9% | -23.9% | 83.2% | -36.3% |
| European Union | 9.4% | 17.9% | 8.5% | 6.1% | 11.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 4.7% | 1.7% | -3.0% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 8.9% | 8.0% | 2.7% | 6.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.3% | 18.9% | 6.6% | 5.6% | 13.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 5% | 3.1% | 1.3% | 3.7% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 46.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 7.3% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 70.8% | 47.3% | -23.5% | 83.2% | -35.9% |
| 10+ Years | 2.8% | 7.3% | 4.5% | 9.8% | -2.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 10.4% | 9.3% | -1.1% | 2.9% | 6.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.4% | 13.3% | 2.9% | 2.2% | 11.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.7% | 23% | 17.3% | 1.9% | 21.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 51.2% | 76.7% | -25.5% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Spain | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 4.7% | 1.3% | 3.4% |
| Romania | 3% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Other EU countries | 5.5% | 1.5% | 4.0% |
| Turkey | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North Africa | 2.2% | 0.1% | 2.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 3% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| Southern Asia | 6% | 1.2% | 4.8% |
| South-East Asia | 4.7% | 0.2% | 4.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Central and South America | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 3.5% | 13.5% | -10.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.3% | 37.2% | 6.1% |
| Christian | 35.1% | 46.2% | -11.1% |
| Buddhist | 2.7% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Hindu | 6.5% | 1.7% | 4.8% |
| Muslim | 6.7% | 6.5% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wote Street was 1377.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 481.2% higher than the Brookvale & Kings Furlong average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Wote Street has the 2nd highest crime rate of 51 local areas in Brookvale & Kings Furlong and the 2nd highest crime rate of 580 local areas in Basingstoke and Deane .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 606.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 - 24 Wote Street, Basingstoke, Hampshire Other, an established residential building | £660,000 | 2023-11-28 | £674,407 |
| Haymarket House, 20 - 24 Wote Street, Basingstoke, Hampshire Other, an established residential building | £2,225,000 | 2016-08-03 | £2,408,783 |
| Shop Unit 1 20 - 24 Wote Street, Basingstoke, Hampshire Other, an established residential building | £2,170,646 | 2015-07-15 | £2,657,217 |
| Shop Unit 1 20 - 24 Wote Street, Basingstoke, Hampshire Other, an established residential building | £1,950,000 | 2014-09-02 | £2,542,241 |
| Full-Time Employee | 265 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Retired | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Education | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfields Primary School Council Road , RG21 3DH | 3out of 4 | 559 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 | 1,151 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Furlong Infant School and Nursery Upper Chestnut Drive , RG21 8YJ | 3out of 4 | 1,233 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Furlong Junior School Upper Chestnut Drive , RG21 8YJ | 3out of 4 | 1,332 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rucstall Primary School Holbein Close , Black Dam RG21 3EX | 3out of 4 | 1,343 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 | 739 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Vyne Community School Vyne Road , RG21 5PB | 3out of 4 | 1,196 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cranbourne Wessex Close , RG21 3NP | 2out of 4 | 1,388 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aldworth School Western Way , RG22 6HA | 2out of 4 | 2,418 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Everest Community Academy Oxford Way , RG24 9UP | 2out of 4 | 2,701 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 | 588 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Mary's College Cliddesden Road , RG21 3HF | - not rated | 964 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 | 1,297 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Maple Ridge School Maple Crescent , RG21 5SX | 3out of 4 | 1,311 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Austen Academy Shakespeare Road , RG24 9BP | - not rated | 2,046 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Limington House School St Andrew's Road , RG22 6PS | 3out of 4 | 2,103 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ashwood Academy Ashwood Way , RG23 8AA | 3out of 4 | 2,344 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 | 31 yd | |
| Taco Bell | 14 - 16 Wote Street, Basingstoke | 32 yd | |
| Greek Street | 29 Wote Street, Basingstoke | 39 yd | |
| Chennai Express | 19 Wote Street, Basingstoke | 39 yd | |
| Wimpy | 1 - 2 Chelsea House, Festival Place | 41 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Duck And Tipple | First Floor, 16 Wote Street | 25 yd | |
| Plush | 27 Wote Street, Basingstoke | 39 yd | |
| Laarsens | 5 - 7 Wote Street, Basingstoke | 87 yd | |
| Wote Street Club | Wote Street, Basingstoke | 110 yd | |
| The Bakers | 15 Winchester Street, Basingstoke | 176 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burger King | 14 - 16 Chelsea House, Festival Place | 41 yd | |
| Chick Mex | 5A Church Street, Basingstoke | 111 yd | |
| Oriental Wok | 11 New Street, Basingstoke | 163 yd | |
| Greggs | 12 Mayfair House, Festival Place | 186 yd | |
| Pizza World | 2 Queens Parade, New Street | 200 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 10 - 13 Chelsea House, Festival Place | 41 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 9 - 12 Paddington House, Festival Place | 180 yd | |
| Tesco | 1 - 7 Hampstead House, Festival Place | 271 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 1 - 2 Station Mall, Basingstoke | 464 yd | |
| Waitrose | Waitrose And John Lewis At Home, Basing View | 622 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gladiator'S Gym (Closed) First Floor First Floor Winchester Street | health and fitness suite | 208 yd |
| Basingstoke Sports Centre PORCHESTER SQUARE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 266 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Basingstoke) CROWN HEIGHTS CROWN HEIGHTS ALENCON LINK | health and fitness suite | 486 yd |
| Basingstoke Carnival Hall Community Centre COUNCIL ROAD | 552 yd | |
| Queens Table Tennis Club 35-41 35-41 ESSEX ROAD | 553 yd | |
| Basingstoke Sports And Social Club MAYS BOUNTY CRICKET GROUND MAYS BOUNTY CRICKET GROUND BOUNTY ROAD | grass pitches, squash courts | 562 yd |
| Fairfields Recreation Centre Fairfields Road | tennis courts | 596 yd |
| The Costello School CROSSBOROUGH HILL | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 611 yd |
| Basingstoke College Of Technology WORTING ROAD | health and fitness suite | 720 yd |
| War Memorial Park WAR MEMORIAL PARK WAR MEMORIAL PARK CROSSBOROUGH HILL | grass pitches | 817 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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.