Downsland Road is in Basingstoke and in Basingstoke And Deane district. RG21 8TU 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 Downsland Road, Basingstoke, RG21 8TU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG21 8TR, RG21 8XQ, RG21 8XH, RG21 8AY, RG21 8TT, RG21 8TZ, RG21 8UB, RG21 8TP, RG21 8XG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RG21 8TU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.2% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 57% | 55.2% | -1.8% | 51.0% | 4.2% |
| Male | 43% | 44.8% | 1.8% | 49.0% | -4.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 29.6% | 31.7% | 2.1% | 37.9% | -6.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.3% | 32.8% | 0.5% | 44.2% | -11.4% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 5.5% | 3.9% | 2.2% | 3.3% |
| Divorced | 11.8% | 18% | 6.2% | 9.1% | 8.9% |
| Widowed | 24.7% | 12% | -12.7% | 6.1% | 5.9% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (69.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 38.8% | 33.5% | -5.3% | 48.4% | -14.9% |
| Good health | 28% | 35.8% | 7.8% | 33.6% | 2.2% |
| Fair health | 21% | 19.8% | -1.2% | 12.7% | 7.1% |
| Bad health | 11.2% | 8% | -3.2% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 2.8% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
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 8TU this area, 32.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.6% | 32.4% | -4.2% | 18.2% | 14.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.1% | 8.8% | -0.3% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 7.7% | -6.3% | 13.4% | -5.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 4.9% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 4.8% | 13.7% | 8.9% | 16.9% | -3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 22% | 29.1% | 7.1% | 33.8% | -4.7% |
| Other | 9.7% | 3.3% | -6.4% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 5.6% | 0% | -5.6% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Pakistani | 2.3% | 3.8% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Other Asian | 4.2% | 5.7% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 4.1% |
| Black African | 2.3% | 3.3% | 1.0% | 2.5% | 0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.9% | 1.4% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 80.4% | 79.5% | -0.9% | 81.4% | -1.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 75.5% 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 | 85% | 75.5% | -9.5% | 83.2% | -7.7% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 8.5% | 6.6% | 6.1% | 2.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 2.8% | 0.5% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.9% | 10.4% | 1.5% | 5.6% | 4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.2% | 75.5% | -7.7% | 83.2% | -7.7% |
| 10+ Years | 2.3% | 14.6% | 12.3% | 9.8% | 4.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.3% | 5.2% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.3% | 1.9% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.9% | 2.8% | -6.1% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.1% | 76.7% | -14.6% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 3.7% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 3.7% | 1.5% | 2.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 3.7% | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 22% | 13.5% | 8.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.6% | 37.2% | 2.4% |
| Christian | 46.2% | 46.2% | 0.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 4.2% | 6.5% | -2.3% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Downsland Road was 74.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 68.4% lower than the Brookvale & Kings Furlong average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Downsland Road has the 24th lowest crime rate of 51 local areas in Brookvale & Kings Furlong and the 168th highest crime rate of 580 local areas in Basingstoke and Deane .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -23.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12B Downsland Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2025-03-21 | £229,399 |
| 5 Lisa Court Downsland Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2025-02-25 | £238,785 |
| 6 Lisa Court Downsland Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £262,000 | 2025-02-07 | £260,674 |
| 12 Downsland Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2024-11-15 | £434,015 |
| 12 Lisa Court Downsland Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2024-09-04 | £247,233 |
RG21 8TU 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in RG21 8TU area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 64 |
| Full-Time Employee | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Education | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 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 | 588 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Furlong Junior School Upper Chestnut Drive , RG21 8YJ | 3out of 4 | 704 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfields Primary School Council Road , RG21 3DH | 3out of 4 | 976 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 | 1,062 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakridge Junior School Oakridge Road , RG21 5RR | 3out of 4 | 1,472 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 | 946 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Vyne Community School Vyne Road , RG21 5PB | 3out of 4 | 1,524 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Costello School Crossborough Hill , London Road RG21 4AL | 2out of 4 | 1,574 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aldworth School Western Way , RG22 6HA | 2out of 4 | 1,654 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Challoner Catholic Secondary School St Michael's Road , RG22 6SR | 3out of 4 | 1,949 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 | 297 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Mary's College Cliddesden Road , RG21 3HF | - not rated | 1,253 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Limington House School St Andrew's Road , RG22 6PS | 3out of 4 | 1,252 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maple Ridge School Maple Crescent , RG21 5SX | 3out of 4 | 1,547 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dove House School Sutton Road , RG21 5SU | 4out of 4 | 1,698 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ashwood Academy Ashwood Way , RG23 8AA | 3out of 4 | 1,748 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Coppice Spring Academy Pack Lane , RG22 5TH | 3out of 4 | 2,370 yd | Academy special sponsor led | 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 | 207 yd | |
| Spices And Spirits | 3 Kings Furlong Centre, Basingstoke | 577 yd | |
| Agra Balti House | 34 Winchester Street, Basingstoke | 659 yd | |
| The Camrose Centre | The Glebe Hall, Church Square | 716 yd | |
| Church Cottage Community Cafe | St Michaels Cottage, Church Square | 716 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The New Inn | Sarum Hill, Basingstoke | 441 yd | |
| Basingstoke Conservative Club | Bounty Road, Basingstoke | 486 yd | |
| Yiannis Catering | Basingstoke Conservative Club, Bounty Road | 540 yd | |
| The Wheatsheaf | Winton Square, Basingstoke | 631 yd | |
| Bar Fever | 25 - 27A Winchester Street, Basingstoke | 741 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happy House Chinese Takeaway | 3 Downsland Parade, Basingstoke | 94 yd | |
| Oriental Pearl | 17 - 19 Winchester Road, Basingstoke | 508 yd | |
| Kings Furlong Takeaway | 1 Kings Furlong Centre, Basingstoke | 569 yd | |
| No8 Chinese Takeaway | 8 Winton Square, Basingstoke | 594 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 6 Winton Square, Basingstoke | 604 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | Worting Road, Basingstoke | 479 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 9 - 12 Paddington House, Festival Place | 822 yd | |
| Tesco | 1 - 7 Hampstead House, Festival Place | 846 yd | |
| Iceland | 10 - 13 Chelsea House, Festival Place | 865 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 1 - 2 Station Mall, Basingstoke | 941 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Basingstoke College Of Technology WORTING ROAD | health and fitness suite | 178 yd |
| Queens Table Tennis Club 35-41 35-41 ESSEX ROAD | 529 yd | |
| Basingstoke Sports And Social Club MAYS BOUNTY CRICKET GROUND MAYS BOUNTY CRICKET GROUND BOUNTY ROAD | grass pitches, squash courts | 710 yd |
| Gladiator'S Gym (Closed) First Floor First Floor Winchester Street | health and fitness suite | 721 yd |
| Basingstoke Carnival Hall Community Centre COUNCIL ROAD | 821 yd | |
| Cranbourne School WESSEX CLOSE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 871 yd |
| Basingstoke Sports Centre PORCHESTER SQUARE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 873 yd |
| Fairfields Recreation Centre Fairfields Road | tennis courts | 903 yd |
| St John'S Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School KINGSMILL ROAD | grass pitches | 1,009 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 227.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.