Alencon Link is in Basingstoke and in Basingstoke And Deane district. RG21 7SY is located in the Brookvale & Kings Furlong electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Basingstoke. This postcode has been in use since 2007-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Alencon Link, Basingstoke, RG21 7SY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG21 7TZ, RG21 7TN, RG21 7TW, RG21 7TY, RG21 7TR, RG21 7TS, RG21 7BJ, RG21 7AZ, RG21 7AY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RG21 7SY is primarily male, with 55.3% 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 | 40.3% | 44.7% | 4.4% | 51.0% | -6.3% |
| Male | 59.7% | 55.3% | -4.4% | 49.0% | 6.3% |
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 7SY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.1% 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 | 44.8% | 37.3% | -7.5% | 37.9% | -0.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47% | 55.1% | 8.1% | 44.2% | 10.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 0.8% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 3.9% | 5.5% | 1.6% | 9.1% | -3.6% |
| Widowed | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
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 (92.7%) 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 | 53.7% | 60.8% | 7.1% | 48.4% | 12.4% |
| Good health | 37.8% | 31.9% | -5.9% | 33.6% | -1.7% |
| Fair health | 7.8% | 6% | -1.8% | 12.7% | -6.7% |
| Bad health | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 4.0% | -2.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 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 7SY this area, 9.3% 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 61.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6% | 9.3% | 3.3% | 18.2% | -8.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.5% | 4.5% | -8.0% | 9.6% | -5.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.9% | 8.5% | 1.6% | 13.4% | -4.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -4.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.9% | 11.3% | 4.4% | 16.9% | -5.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 47% | 61.7% | 14.7% | 33.8% | 27.9% |
| Other | 19.8% | 3.5% | -16.3% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 34.9% 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 | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 19.1% | 2.1% | -17.0% | 0.7% | 1.4% |
| Indian | 24.7% | 48.6% | 23.9% | 3.1% | 45.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 4.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 3.2% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 47.3% | 34.9% | -12.4% | 81.4% | -46.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, just 32.4% 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 | 36% | 32.4% | -3.6% | 83.2% | -50.8% |
| European Union | 13.4% | 7.6% | -5.8% | 6.1% | 1.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 4.2% | 7.2% | 3.0% | 2.7% | 4.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 45.6% | 49.1% | 3.5% | 5.6% | 43.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 2.5% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 32.4% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 13.6% 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 | 36% | 32.5% | -3.5% | 83.2% | -50.7% |
| 10+ Years | 25.1% | 13.6% | -11.5% | 9.8% | 3.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 20.5% | 7.1% | -13.4% | 2.9% | 4.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 15.2% | 23.1% | 7.9% | 2.2% | 20.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 23.7% | 20.5% | 1.9% | 21.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 37.3% | 76.7% | -39.4% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Portugal | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 3.3% | 0.1% | 3.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 38.7% | 1.2% | 37.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Central and South America | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 7.9% | 13.5% | -5.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24% | 37.2% | -13.2% |
| Christian | 19.7% | 46.2% | -26.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 41% | 1.7% | 39.3% |
| Muslim | 7.3% | 6.5% | 0.8% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Alencon Link was 803.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 238.9% higher than the Brookvale & Kings Furlong average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Alencon Link has the 4th highest crime rate of 51 local areas in Brookvale & Kings Furlong and the 4th highest crime rate of 580 local areas in Basingstoke and Deane .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 367.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 56.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 2 Crown Heights Alencon Link, Basingstoke, Hampshire Other, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2016-04-07 | £542,458 |
RG21 7SY 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 | 230 |
| Looking after home or family | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Other | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Information and communication | 60 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South View Junior School Shooters Way , RG21 5LL | 3out of 4 | 901 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South View Infant and Nursery School Off Shooters Way , RG21 5LL | 3out of 4 | 1,006 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakridge Junior School Oakridge Road , RG21 5RR | 3out of 4 | 1,037 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfields Primary School Council Road , RG21 3DH | 3out of 4 | 1,039 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakridge Infant School Oakridge Road , RG21 5RR | 4out of 4 | 1,137 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 | 726 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Costello School Crossborough Hill , London Road RG21 4AL | 2out of 4 | 987 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cranbourne Wessex Close , RG21 3NP | 2out of 4 | 1,803 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Everest Community Academy Oxford Way , RG24 9UP | 2out of 4 | 2,256 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aldworth School Western Way , RG22 6HA | 2out of 4 | 2,735 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 | 837 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Mary's College Cliddesden Road , RG21 3HF | - not rated | 1,442 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 | 816 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Maple Ridge School Maple Crescent , RG21 5SX | 3out of 4 | 857 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Austen Academy Shakespeare Road , RG24 9BP | - not rated | 1,613 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ashwood Academy Ashwood Way , RG23 8AA | 3out of 4 | 2,172 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Limington House School St Andrew's Road , RG22 6PS | 3out of 4 | 2,345 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pumpkin | Basingstoke Railway Station, Station Approach | 178 yd | |
| Cafe Destino | Basingstoke Railway Station, Station Approach | 178 yd | |
| Costa | 5 Castle Square, Basingstoke | 239 yd | |
| Chi Street Food | 6 Festival Place, Basingstoke | 244 yd | |
| Apricot | 6 Festival Place, Basingstoke | 244 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Angel | Festival Place, Basingstoke | 270 yd | |
| Wote Street Club | Wote Street, Basingstoke | 421 yd | |
| The Duck And Tipple | First Floor, 16 Wote Street | 501 yd | |
| The Rising Sun | Chapel Hill, Basingstoke | 513 yd | |
| Plush | 27 Wote Street, Basingstoke | 520 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fireaway | Unit 1B, Crown Heights | 11 yd | |
| Subway | 3B Old Basing Mall, Basingstoke | 187 yd | |
| Greggs | 1B Chiswick House, Festival Place | 211 yd | |
| KFC | 2 Castle Square, Basingstoke | 239 yd | |
| Greggs | K10, Festival Place | 244 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 1 - 2 Station Mall, Basingstoke | 167 yd | |
| Waitrose | Waitrose And John Lewis At Home, Basing View | 276 yd | |
| Tesco | 1 - 7 Hampstead House, Festival Place | 279 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 9 - 12 Paddington House, Festival Place | 358 yd | |
| Iceland | 10 - 13 Chelsea House, Festival Place | 451 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Anytime Fitness (Basingstoke) CROWN HEIGHTS CROWN HEIGHTS ALENCON LINK | health and fitness suite | 5 yd |
| Basingstoke Sports Centre PORCHESTER SQUARE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 260 yd |
| Queens Table Tennis Club 35-41 35-41 ESSEX ROAD | 583 yd | |
| Gladiator'S Gym (Closed) First Floor First Floor Winchester Street | health and fitness suite | 648 yd |
| Vyne Community School Vyne Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 809 yd |
| The Costello School CROSSBOROUGH HILL | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 867 yd |
| Dove House School SUTTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 883 yd |
| Basingstoke College Of Technology WORTING ROAD | health and fitness suite | 917 yd |
| Maple Ridge School MAPLE CRESCENT | grass pitches, swimming pool | 945 yd |
| Basingstoke Sports And Social Club MAYS BOUNTY CRICKET GROUND MAYS BOUNTY CRICKET GROUND BOUNTY ROAD | grass pitches, squash courts | 1,020 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.