Winchester Road is in Basingstoke and in Basingstoke And Deane district. RG21 8XR 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 Winchester Road, Basingstoke, RG21 8XR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG21 8SY, RG21 8XP, RG21 8UU, RG21 8YT, RG21 8XS, RG21 8UJ, RG21 8XT, RG21 3NE, RG21 3NA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RG21 8XR has a slightly higher male population, with 51.8% of residents 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 | 48.3% | 48.2% | -0.1% | 51.0% | -2.8% |
| Male | 51.7% | 51.8% | 0.1% | 49.0% | 2.8% |
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 | 37.8% | 36.7% | -1.1% | 37.9% | -1.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52% | 48.8% | -3.2% | 44.2% | 4.6% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 2% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 6.2% | 9.3% | 3.1% | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 3.2% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (92.1%) 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 | 48.3% | 56.1% | 7.8% | 48.4% | 7.7% |
| Good health | 40.2% | 36% | -4.2% | 33.6% | 2.4% |
| Fair health | 8.7% | 6.6% | -2.1% | 12.7% | -6.1% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 1.3% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 11.1% | 17.8% | 6.7% | 18.2% | -0.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.1% | 12.6% | -6.5% | 9.6% | 3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.3% | 11.7% | -5.6% | 13.4% | -1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 2% | -0.2% | 5.3% | -3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 18.2% | 6.2% | 16.9% | 1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.7% | 32.4% | 5.7% | 33.8% | -1.4% |
| Other | 11.6% | 5.3% | -6.3% | 2.8% | 2.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 67.4% 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% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.4% | 4.9% | 2.5% | 3.1% | 1.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 14.3% | 13.2% | -1.1% | 1.6% | 11.6% |
| Black African | 1% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 2.5% | -0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 74.8% | 67.4% | -7.4% | 81.4% | -14.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Other | 1.7% | 3.9% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
In this area, 58.7% 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 | 66.4% | 58.7% | -7.7% | 83.2% | -24.5% |
| European Union | 11.9% | 12.9% | 1.0% | 6.1% | 6.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| Africa | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 21% | 19.1% | -1.9% | 5.6% | 13.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 3.6% | 3.3% | 1.3% | 2.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 65.7% | 58.9% | -6.8% | 83.2% | -24.3% |
| 10+ Years | 7.3% | 21.5% | 14.2% | 9.8% | 11.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 14.3% | 6.6% | -7.7% | 2.9% | 3.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.1% | 8.6% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 6.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.5% | 4.3% | 0.8% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62% | 76.7% | -14.7% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| Poland | 3.9% | 1.3% | 2.6% |
| Romania | 3% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Other EU countries | 3% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 9.5% | 1.2% | 8.3% |
| Central and South America | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| No passport held | 8.2% | 13.5% | -5.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.9% | 37.2% | -5.3% |
| Christian | 37.5% | 46.2% | -8.7% |
| Buddhist | 4.9% | 0.5% | 4.4% |
| Hindu | 10.2% | 1.7% | 8.5% |
| Muslim | 6.3% | 6.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Winchester Road was 3.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 98.5% lower than the Brookvale & Kings Furlong average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Winchester Road has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 51 local areas in Brookvale & Kings Furlong and the 10th lowest crime rate of 580 local areas in Basingstoke and Deane .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 123 Winchester Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2022-05-27 | £437,279 |
| 119 Winchester Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £422,000 | 2021-12-09 | £485,435 |
| 133 Winchester Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2019-11-15 | £380,293 |
| 137 Winchester Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2018-05-10 | £383,531 |
| 103 Winchester Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2016-08-19 | £516,176 |
RG21 8XR 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 | 117 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| 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 | 300 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Furlong Junior School Upper Chestnut Drive , RG21 8YJ | 3out of 4 | 395 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 | 615 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfields Primary School Council Road , RG21 3DH | 3out of 4 | 744 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic Primary School Pinkerton Road , South Ham RG22 6RE | - not rated | 1,374 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 523 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Costello School Crossborough Hill , London Road RG21 4AL | 2out of 4 | 1,472 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aldworth School Western Way , RG22 6HA | 2out of 4 | 1,486 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Vyne Community School Vyne Road , RG21 5PB | 3out of 4 | 1,870 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Challoner Catholic Secondary School St Michael's Road , RG22 6SR | 3out of 4 | 1,928 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 | 509 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Mary's College Cliddesden Road , RG21 3HF | - not rated | 895 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 | 1,237 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maple Ridge School Maple Crescent , RG21 5SX | 3out of 4 | 1,921 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dove House School Sutton Road , RG21 5SU | 4out of 4 | 2,027 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Coppice Spring Academy Pack Lane , RG22 5TH | 3out of 4 | 2,162 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ashwood Academy Ashwood Way , RG23 8AA | 3out of 4 | 2,175 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spices And Spirits | 3 Kings Furlong Centre, Basingstoke | 118 yd | |
| Salvation Army Church | Salvation Army Hall, Wessex Close | 356 yd | |
| The Restaurant @ BCOT | Basingstoke College Of Technology, Worting Road | 546 yd | |
| The Creation Space Cafe | Proteus Creation Space, Council Road | 633 yd | |
| Agra Balti House | 34 Winchester Street, Basingstoke | 672 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yiannis Catering | Basingstoke Conservative Club, Bounty Road | 293 yd | |
| Basingstoke Conservative Club | Bounty Road, Basingstoke | 295 yd | |
| The Bounty Inn | The Bounty, 81 Bounty Road | 602 yd | |
| The New Inn | Sarum Hill, Basingstoke | 617 yd | |
| The Irish Centre | Council Road, Basingstoke | 633 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Furlong Takeaway | 1 Kings Furlong Centre, Basingstoke | 123 yd | |
| Oriental Pearl | 17 - 19 Winchester Road, Basingstoke | 506 yd | |
| Happy House Chinese Takeaway | 3 Downsland Parade, Basingstoke | 547 yd | |
| No8 Chinese Takeaway | 8 Winton Square, Basingstoke | 611 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 6 Winton Square, Basingstoke | 611 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | Worting Road, Basingstoke | 751 yd | |
| Iceland | 10 - 13 Chelsea House, Festival Place | 938 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 9 - 12 Paddington House, Festival Place | 963 yd | |
| Tesco | 1 - 7 Hampstead House, Festival Place | 1,028 yd | |
| Co Op | 37 - 39 Kings Road, Basingstoke | 1,093 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cranbourne School WESSEX CLOSE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 475 yd |
| Basingstoke Sports And Social Club MAYS BOUNTY CRICKET GROUND MAYS BOUNTY CRICKET GROUND BOUNTY ROAD | grass pitches, squash courts | 483 yd |
| Basingstoke College Of Technology WORTING ROAD | health and fitness suite | 527 yd |
| St John'S Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School KINGSMILL ROAD | grass pitches | 557 yd |
| Basingstoke Carnival Hall Community Centre COUNCIL ROAD | 587 yd | |
| Fairfields Recreation Centre Fairfields Road | tennis courts | 647 yd |
| Gladiator'S Gym (Closed) First Floor First Floor Winchester Street | health and fitness suite | 730 yd |
| Queen Marys College Sports Centre CLIDDESDEN ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 747 yd |
| Queens Table Tennis Club 35-41 35-41 ESSEX ROAD | 847 yd | |
| Basingstoke Sports Centre PORCHESTER SQUARE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,050 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 | 90.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 90.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 90.0% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 152.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.