Rayleigh Road is in Basingstoke and in Basingstoke And Deane district. RG21 7TJ 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 Rayleigh Road, Basingstoke, RG21 7TJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG21 8TL, RG21 7TA, RG21 8SU, RG21 7BN, RG21 8XL, RG21 7TH, RG21 8TW, RG21 7TQ, RG21 8SB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RG21 7TJ is primarily male, with 54.4% 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% | 45.6% | -4.4% | 51.0% | -5.4% |
| Male | 50% | 54.4% | 4.4% | 49.0% | 5.4% |
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 7TJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.3% 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 | 51.5% | 44.3% | -7.2% | 37.9% | 6.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.7% | 37.4% | 0.7% | 44.2% | -6.8% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 8% | 13.2% | 5.2% | 9.1% | 4.1% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 3.8% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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 (85.2%) 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 | 57.1% | 55.7% | -1.4% | 48.4% | 7.3% |
| Good health | 32.1% | 29.5% | -2.6% | 33.6% | -4.1% |
| Fair health | 8.8% | 11.8% | 3.0% | 12.7% | -0.9% |
| Bad health | 2% | 2.6% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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.
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 44.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.2% | 14% | 1.8% | 18.2% | -4.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.3% | 7.7% | -6.6% | 9.6% | -1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.5% | 12.8% | -3.7% | 13.4% | -0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 3.4% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 13.6% | 1.4% | 16.9% | -3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 38% | 44.3% | 6.3% | 33.8% | 10.5% |
| Other | 5.1% | 4.3% | -0.8% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.7% 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% | 1.1% | -0.9% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 2.7% | 4% | 1.3% | 3.1% | 0.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 5.4% | 3.7% | -1.7% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 85.8% | 85.7% | -0.1% | 81.4% | 4.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 71.7% 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 | 78.4% | 71.7% | -6.7% | 83.2% | -11.5% |
| European Union | 9.1% | 12.5% | 3.4% | 6.1% | 6.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 3.7% | 3.0% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.8% | 8.1% | -1.7% | 5.6% | 2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 2.9% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 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 | 76.4% | 71.7% | -4.7% | 83.2% | -11.5% |
| 10+ Years | 5.4% | 14.7% | 9.3% | 9.8% | 4.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.4% | 6.3% | -1.1% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.1% | 5.1% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.8% | 2.2% | -4.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.7% | 76.7% | -10.0% |
| Ireland | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Italy | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 5.8% | 1.3% | 4.5% |
| Romania | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Other EU countries | 4% | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 3.3% | 1.2% | 2.1% |
| South-East Asia | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 9.4% | 13.5% | -4.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.6% | 37.2% | 12.4% |
| Christian | 34.2% | 46.2% | -12.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 4% | 1.7% | 2.3% |
| Muslim | 1.8% | 6.5% | -4.7% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 9.2% | 6.0% | 3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rayleigh Road was 131.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 44.3% lower than the Brookvale & Kings Furlong average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rayleigh Road has the 17th highest crime rate of 51 local areas in Brookvale & Kings Furlong and the 75th highest crime rate of 580 local areas in Basingstoke and Deane .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 97.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.3%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Rayleigh Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2022-12-21 | £346,748 |
| 4 Rayleigh Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £326,789 | 2022-10-14 | £331,378 |
| 2 Rayleigh Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2021-04-12 | £126,431 |
| 3B Rayleigh Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £358,000 | 2021-01-11 | £432,026 |
| 3 Rayleigh Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £377,500 | 2020-07-28 | £468,699 |
RG21 7TJ 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 | 113 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 46 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Education | 18 |
| Information and communication | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 | 871 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfields Primary School Council Road , RG21 3DH | 3out of 4 | 874 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Furlong Junior School Upper Chestnut Drive , RG21 8YJ | 3out of 4 | 987 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 | 1,167 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakridge Junior School Oakridge Road , RG21 5RR | 3out of 4 | 1,245 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cranbourne Wessex Close , RG21 3NP | 2out of 4 | 1,176 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Vyne Community School Vyne Road , RG21 5PB | 3out of 4 | 1,225 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Costello School Crossborough Hill , London Road RG21 4AL | 2out of 4 | 1,341 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aldworth School Western Way , RG22 6HA | 2out of 4 | 1,984 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Challoner Catholic Secondary School St Michael's Road , RG22 6SR | 3out of 4 | 2,278 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 159 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Mary's College Cliddesden Road , RG21 3HF | - not rated | 1,229 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maple Ridge School Maple Crescent , RG21 5SX | 3out of 4 | 1,268 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dove House School Sutton Road , RG21 5SU | 4out of 4 | 1,390 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Limington House School St Andrew's Road , RG22 6PS | 3out of 4 | 1,583 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ashwood Academy Ashwood Way , RG23 8AA | 3out of 4 | 1,803 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Austen Academy Shakespeare Road , RG24 9BP | - not rated | 2,331 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Restaurant @ BCOT | Basingstoke College Of Technology, Worting Road | 130 yd | |
| The Camrose Centre | The Glebe Hall, Church Square | 399 yd | |
| Church Cottage Community Cafe | St Michaels Cottage, Church Square | 399 yd | |
| Agra Balti House | 34 Winchester Street, Basingstoke | 450 yd | |
| Tang Chinese Restaurant | Basement, 20 Winchester Street | 501 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The New Inn | Sarum Hill, Basingstoke | 189 yd | |
| The Wheatsheaf | Winton Square, Basingstoke | 425 yd | |
| Basingstoke Conservative Club | Bounty Road, Basingstoke | 507 yd | |
| Bar Fever | 25 - 27A Winchester Street, Basingstoke | 530 yd | |
| Yiannis Catering | Basingstoke Conservative Club, Bounty Road | 568 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happy House Chinese Takeaway | 3 Downsland Parade, Basingstoke | 352 yd | |
| Oriental Pearl | 17 - 19 Winchester Road, Basingstoke | 372 yd | |
| No8 Chinese Takeaway | 8 Winton Square, Basingstoke | 403 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 6 Winton Square, Basingstoke | 417 yd | |
| Pizza World | 2 Queens Parade, New Street | 419 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer | 9 - 12 Paddington House, Festival Place | 512 yd | |
| Tesco | 1 - 7 Hampstead House, Festival Place | 522 yd | |
| Iceland | 10 - 13 Chelsea House, Festival Place | 583 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 1 - 2 Station Mall, Basingstoke | 608 yd | |
| Morrisons | Worting Road, Basingstoke | 774 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Basingstoke College Of Technology WORTING ROAD | health and fitness suite | 159 yd |
| Queens Table Tennis Club 35-41 35-41 ESSEX ROAD | 204 yd | |
| Gladiator'S Gym (Closed) First Floor First Floor Winchester Street | health and fitness suite | 500 yd |
| Basingstoke Sports Centre PORCHESTER SQUARE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 549 yd |
| Basingstoke Sports And Social Club MAYS BOUNTY CRICKET GROUND MAYS BOUNTY CRICKET GROUND BOUNTY ROAD | grass pitches, squash courts | 659 yd |
| Basingstoke Carnival Hall Community Centre COUNCIL ROAD | 748 yd | |
| Anytime Fitness (Basingstoke) CROWN HEIGHTS CROWN HEIGHTS ALENCON LINK | health and fitness suite | 765 yd |
| Fairfields Recreation Centre Fairfields Road | tennis courts | 832 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% |
| Median download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 371.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 29 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.