Alexandra Road, Basingstoke, RG21 7RQ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RG21 7RQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	46.4%	50.3%	3.9%	51.0%	-0.7%
Male	53.6%	49.7%	-3.9%	49.0%	0.7%

Partnership Status

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 7RQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.4% 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	40.5%	45.4%	4.9%	37.9%	7.5%
Married: Opposite sex	45.3%	36.9%	-8.4%	44.2%	-7.3%
Separated	1.2%	1.2%	0.0%	2.2%	-1.0%
Divorced	8.9%	12%	3.1%	9.1%	2.9%
Widowed	4%	4.4%	0.4%	6.1%	-1.7%

Health

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 (87.1%) 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	58.8%	56.6%	-2.2%	48.4%	8.2%
Good health	29.7%	30.5%	0.8%	33.6%	-3.1%
Fair health	8.8%	10.3%	1.5%	12.7%	-2.4%
Bad health	2.3%	2.3%	0.0%	4.0%	-1.7%
Very bad health	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	1.2%	-0.9%

Education and Qualifications

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	8.9%	10.8%	1.9%	18.2%	-7.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.7%	9.6%	-2.1%	9.6%	0.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15%	14.7%	-0.3%	13.4%	1.3%
Apprenticeship	4%	4.4%	0.4%	5.3%	-0.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.6%	17.1%	4.5%	16.9%	0.2%
Degree or Similar	42.9%	41%	-1.9%	33.8%	7.2%
Other	4.9%	2.4%	-2.5%	2.8%	-0.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	2.3%	1.3%	-1.0%	0.7%	0.6%
Indian	0.7%	3%	2.3%	3.1%	-0.1%
Other Asian	2.6%	1.3%	-1.3%	1.6%	-0.3%
Black African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.5%	-2.2%
Black Caribbean	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	2.3%	2.3%	0.8%	1.5%
Mixed White and African	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1%	1%	0.0%	0.9%	0.1%
Mixed Other	0%	1.3%	1.3%	0.8%	0.5%
White	92.5%	89.1%	-3.4%	81.4%	7.7%
Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 85% 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	87.6%	85%	-2.6%	83.2%	1.8%
European Union	5.9%	7.3%	1.4%	6.1%	1.2%
Rest of Europe	0.7%	0.3%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.5%
Africa	0%	2.3%	2.3%	2.7%	-0.4%
Middle East and Asia	4.6%	4.7%	0.1%	5.6%	-0.9%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.7%	0.3%	-0.4%	1.3%	-1.0%
Oceania	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	86.9%	84.4%	-2.5%	83.2%	1.2%
10+ Years	2%	7%	5.0%	9.8%	-2.8%
5-10 Years	1.6%	3.6%	2.0%	2.9%	0.7%
2-5 Years	2.9%	1.7%	-1.2%	2.2%	-0.5%
Less than 2 years	6.5%	3.3%	-3.2%	1.9%	1.4%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	81.3%	76.7%	4.6%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Italy	2%	0.6%	1.4%
Portugal	0.7%	0.5%	0.2%
Lithuania	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%
Romania	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
Other EU countries	2.3%	1.5%	0.8%
Other Europe	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
South and Eastern Africa	1%	0.2%	0.8%
Southern Asia	0.7%	1.2%	-0.5%
No passport held	10.3%	13.5%	-3.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	51.3%	37.2%	14.1%
Christian	37.1%	46.2%	-9.1%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Hindu	2%	1.7%	0.3%
Muslim	2%	6.5%	-4.5%
Not answered	7.3%	6.0%	1.3%

Safety

Is Alexandra Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Alexandra Road was 32.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 86.2% lower than the Brookvale & Kings Furlong average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Alexandra Road has the 7th lowest crime rate of 51 local areas in Brookvale & Kings Furlong and the 218th lowest crime rate of 580 local areas in Basingstoke and Deane .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -49.3%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 80% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£55,100

Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in RG21 7RQ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 4/10 (below average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Alexandra Road are based on 115 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Basingstoke And Deane.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Alexandra Road, Basingstoke, RG21 7RQ

Estimated Average Property Prices for RG21 7RQ

Average Price
£324,098

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£332,613

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£153,793

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Alexandra Road

Average Price
£372,784

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£385,025

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£183,927

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Alexandra Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
42 Alexandra Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building	£370,000	2025-02-06	£386,735
29 Alexandra Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building	£335,000	2024-07-26	£358,615
42 Alexandra Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building	£335,000	2021-06-29	£402,834
45 Alexandra Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building	£332,500	2021-03-19	£406,729
31 Alexandra Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building	£340,000	2020-10-30	£432,321

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for RG21 7RQ

Employment

RG21 7RQ 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	136
Retired	30
Part-Time Employee	28
Self-Employed	24
Student (economically inactive)	10
Other	9
Unemployed	7
Looking after home or family	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2
Long-Term Sick or disabled	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	29
Manufacturing	25
Information and communication	24
Professional, scientific and technical activities	18
Financial and insurance activities	15
Education	15
Human health and social work activities	14
Construction	12
Administrative and support service activities	11
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	10
Accommodation and food service activities	8
Transport and storage	6
Other	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	3

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
King's Furlong Infant School and Nursery Upper Chestnut Drive , RG21 8YJ	3out of 4	813 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Kings Furlong Junior School Upper Chestnut Drive , RG21 8YJ	3out of 4	921 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Fairfields Primary School Council Road , RG21 3DH	3out of 4	1,211 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Oakridge Junior School Oakridge Road , RG21 5RR	3out of 4	1,275 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Winklebury Junior School Willoughby Way , Off Winklebury Way RG23 8AF	3out of 4	1,287 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Cranbourne Wessex Close , RG21 3NP	2out of 4	1,194 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Vyne Community School Vyne Road , RG21 5PB	3out of 4	1,402 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Costello School Crossborough Hill , London Road RG21 4AL	2out of 4	1,741 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Aldworth School Western Way , RG22 6HA	2out of 4	1,753 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Bishop Challoner Catholic Secondary School St Michael's Road , RG22 6SR	3out of 4	1,955 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Basingstoke College of Technology Worting Road , RG21 8TN	- not rated	471 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Queen Mary's College Cliddesden Road , RG21 3HF	- not rated	1,515 yd	Academy 16-19 converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Limington House School St Andrew's Road , RG22 6PS	3out of 4	1,284 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Maple Ridge School Maple Crescent , RG21 5SX	3out of 4	1,397 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Ashwood Academy Ashwood Way , RG23 8AA	3out of 4	1,480 yd	Academy alternative provision sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Dove House School Sutton Road , RG21 5SU	4out of 4	1,586 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Coppice Spring Academy Pack Lane , RG22 5TH	3out of 4	2,477 yd	Academy special sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Restaurant @ BCOT	Basingstoke College Of Technology, Worting Road	340 yd
Milestones Museum	Churchill Way West, Basingstoke	497 yd
Baxter Storey At Linde Material Handling (UK)	Linde Material Handling (UK) Ltd, Kingsclere Road	628 yd
The Camrose Centre	The Glebe Hall, Church Square	791 yd
Church Cottage Community Cafe	St Michaels Cottage, Church Square	791 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The New Inn	Sarum Hill, Basingstoke	579 yd
Basingstoke Conservative Club	Bounty Road, Basingstoke	745 yd
Yiannis Catering	Basingstoke Conservative Club, Bounty Road	803 yd
The Wheatsheaf	Winton Square, Basingstoke	807 yd
The Rising Sun	Chapel Hill, Basingstoke	817 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Happy House Chinese Takeaway	3 Downsland Parade, Basingstoke	184 yd
Oriental Pearl	17 - 19 Winchester Road, Basingstoke	714 yd
No8 Chinese Takeaway	8 Winton Square, Basingstoke	777 yd
Domino's Pizza	6 Winton Square, Basingstoke	790 yd
Bartletts At The Wheatsheaf	The Wheatsheaf, Winton Square	813 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Morrisons	Worting Road, Basingstoke	424 yd
Tesco	1 - 7 Hampstead House, Festival Place	902 yd
Marks & Spencer	9 - 12 Paddington House, Festival Place	907 yd
Sainsbury's	1 - 2 Station Mall, Basingstoke	940 yd
Iceland	10 - 13 Chelsea House, Festival Place	986 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Basingstoke College Of Technology WORTING ROAD	health and fitness suite	328 yd
Queens Table Tennis Club 35-41 35-41 ESSEX ROAD		526 yd
Gladiator'S Gym (Closed) First Floor First Floor Winchester Street	health and fitness suite	890 yd
The Active Life Centre STEPHENSON ROAD		923 yd
Basingstoke Sports Centre PORCHESTER SQUARE	health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	929 yd
Basingstoke Sports And Social Club MAYS BOUNTY CRICKET GROUND MAYS BOUNTY CRICKET GROUND BOUNTY ROAD	grass pitches, squash courts	958 yd
Winklebury Playing Field WINKLEBURY WAY	grass pitches	970 yd
Hampshire F.A. WINKLEBURY WAY	grass pitches	1,016 yd
Basingstoke Carnival Hall Community Centre COUNCIL ROAD		1,064 yd
Loddon Vale Indoor Bowling Club WORTING ROAD	indoor bowls	1,065 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	226.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	21.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.