Canberra Way is in Beggarwood, Basingstoke and in Basingstoke And Deane district. RG22 4AL is located in the Hatch Warren & Beggarwood electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Basingstoke. This postcode has been in use since 2002-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Canberra Way, Beggarwood, Basingstoke, RG22 4AL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG22 4FE, RG22 4FW, RG22 4FF, RG22 4FN, RG22 4QE, RG22 4QF, RG22 4SR, RG23 7FD, RG22 4AJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RG22 4AL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.1% | 50.8% | 2.7% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 51.9% | 49.2% | -2.7% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 | 31.7% | 38.5% | 6.8% | 37.9% | 0.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.7% | 44% | -8.7% | 44.2% | -0.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 3.2% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 12% | 1.3% | 9.1% | 2.9% |
| Widowed | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
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 (90.4%) 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 | 54% | 58.3% | 4.3% | 48.4% | 9.9% |
| Good health | 40% | 32.1% | -7.9% | 33.6% | -1.5% |
| Fair health | 4.6% | 8.3% | 3.7% | 12.7% | -4.4% |
| Bad health | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -2.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 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.
In the area around RG22 4AL this area, 6.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.8% | 6.5% | -2.3% | 18.2% | -11.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.6% | 9.1% | -6.5% | 9.6% | -0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21% | 15.5% | -5.5% | 13.4% | 2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 3.9% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.7% | 25.2% | 12.5% | 16.9% | 8.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.2% | 38.8% | 5.6% | 33.8% | 5.0% |
| Other | 4.9% | 1% | -3.9% | 2.8% | -1.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.1% | 0.2% | -0.9% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 2.5% | 1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 96.5% | 84.4% | -12.1% | 81.4% | 3.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 86.1% 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 | 91.9% | 86.1% | -5.8% | 83.2% | 2.9% |
| European Union | 3.5% | 3.3% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 5.9% | 4.5% | 2.7% | 3.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 3.5% | 1.7% | 5.6% | -2.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.9% | 86.1% | -5.8% | 83.2% | 2.9% |
| 10+ Years | 3.2% | 8.7% | 5.5% | 9.8% | -1.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 2.8% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 0.9% | -1.2% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.9% | 76.7% | 7.2% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 10% | 13.5% | -3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.7% | 37.2% | 16.5% |
| Christian | 35.9% | 46.2% | -10.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 2.8% | 6.5% | -3.7% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Canberra Way was 127.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 157.7% higher than the Hatch Warren & Beggarwood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Canberra Way has the 4th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Hatch Warren & Beggarwood and the 74th highest crime rate of 575 local areas in Basingstoke and Deane .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 80.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -18.8%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 98% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Canberra Way, Basingstoke, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £373,000 | 2025-11-28 | £370,161 |
| 4 Canberra Way, Basingstoke, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2024-07-22 | £411,601 |
| 12 Canberra Way, Basingstoke, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2022-03-14 | £389,798 |
| 8 Canberra Way, Basingstoke, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £346,000 | 2021-10-08 | £393,972 |
| 7 Canberra Way, Basingstoke, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2020-03-20 | £375,179 |
RG22 4AL 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 | 164 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Retired | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Information and communication | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Education | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Other | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hounsome Fields Primary School Treetop Avenue , RG23 7GJ | - not rated | 990 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's Church of England Primary School Danebury Road , Hatch Warren RG22 4US | 3out of 4 | 1,530 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hatch Warren Junior School Gershwin Road , RG22 4PQ | 3out of 4 | 2,282 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hatch Warren Infant School Gershwin Road , RG22 4PQ | 3out of 4 | 2,339 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kempshott Junior School Old Down Close , Homesteads Road RG22 5LL | 3out of 4 | 2,517 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton Hill Community School Brighton Way , RG22 4HS | 3out of 4 | 3,495 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighton Hill Community School Brighton Way , RG22 4HS | - not rated | 3,495 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aldworth School Western Way , RG22 6HA | - not rated | 4,132 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Blue Coat School Basingstoke Western Way , RG22 6HA | 2out of 4 | 4,132 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Challoner Catholic Secondary School St Michael's Road , RG22 6SR | 3out of 4 | 4,195 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hilsea College Oakley Hall , Oakley RG23 7EJ | - not rated | 3,141 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Chiltern Way Academy Basingstoke Pack Lane , RG22 5TH | 1out of 4 | 3,414 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Coppice Spring Academy Pack Lane , RG22 5TH | - not rated | 3,414 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grangeside School Pack Lane , RG22 5TH | - not rated | 3,414 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawthorns School Pack Lane , RG22 5TH | - not rated | 3,414 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe In The Park | Beggarwood Community Centre, Broadmere Road | 661 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Holly Blue | Bradley Way, Beggarwood | 1,053 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co Op | Southern Co-operatives Limited, 57 - 58 Broadmere Road | 661 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Basingstoke Golf Club KEMPSHOTT HILL | golf | 767 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 | 48.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 138.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.