Cumberland Avenue is in Basingstoke and in Basingstoke And Deane district. RG22 4BQ is located in the Brighton Hill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Basingstoke. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cumberland Avenue, Basingstoke, RG22 4BQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG22 4DT, RG22 4DS, RG22 4DR, RG22 4DL, RG22 4DU, RG22 4DJ, RG22 4BG, RG22 4DP, RG22 4DN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RG22 4BQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.1% | 50.9% | -0.2% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 48.9% | 49.1% | 0.2% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 RG22 4BQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.1% 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 | 21.7% | 29.5% | 7.8% | 37.9% | -8.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.7% | 56.1% | -3.6% | 44.2% | 11.9% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 11.6% | 11% | -0.6% | 9.1% | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 5% | 3.4% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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 (91%) 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 | 53.2% | 55.4% | 2.2% | 48.4% | 7.0% |
| Good health | 37.2% | 35.6% | -1.6% | 33.6% | 2.0% |
| Fair health | 7.8% | 6.5% | -1.3% | 12.7% | -6.2% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 2.5% | 1.0% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 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 | 13.2% | 15.9% | 2.7% | 18.2% | -2.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.1% | 12.5% | -4.6% | 9.6% | 2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.4% | 15.2% | -4.2% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.8% | 6.4% | 0.6% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.8% | 20.5% | 7.7% | 16.9% | 3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.9% | 26.1% | -1.8% | 33.8% | -7.7% |
| Other | 3.9% | 3.4% | -0.5% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 3.1% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 97.3% | 89.8% | -7.5% | 81.4% | 8.4% |
| Other | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
In this area, 88% 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 | 93.4% | 88% | -5.4% | 83.2% | 4.8% |
| European Union | 3.6% | 4.9% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 5.2% | 4.0% | 5.6% | -0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.5% | 88.2% | -4.3% | 83.2% | 5.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 9.3% | 7.8% | 9.8% | -0.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.1% | 0% | -5.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.7% | 76.7% | 11.0% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 5.8% | 13.5% | -7.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.9% | 37.2% | 2.7% |
| Christian | 44.6% | 46.2% | -1.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 3.1% | 1.7% | 1.4% |
| Muslim | 4.6% | 6.5% | -1.9% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cumberland Avenue was 9.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 84.8% lower than the Brighton Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cumberland Avenue has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 50 local areas in Brighton Hill and the 41st lowest crime rate of 575 local areas in Basingstoke and Deane .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -79.5%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 83% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Cumberland Avenue, Basingstoke, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £562,000 | 2026-01-14 | £553,029 |
| 70 Cumberland Avenue, Basingstoke, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £490,000 | 2025-10-30 | £485,266 |
| 77 Cumberland Avenue, Basingstoke, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2024-07-19 | £472,183 |
| 95 Cumberland Avenue, Basingstoke, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2024-03-06 | £502,871 |
| 69 Cumberland Avenue, Basingstoke, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2023-12-12 | £511,423 |
RG22 4BQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Other | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Education | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chalk Ridge Primary School Sullivan Road , Brighton Hill RG22 4ER | - not rated | 420 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beech Down Primary School Gershwin Road , Brighton Hill RG22 4HQ | - not rated | 722 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Field Junior School Haydn Road , Brighton Hill RG22 4DH | 3out of 4 | 827 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Field Infant School Haydn Road , Brighton Hill RG22 4DH | 3out of 4 | 827 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic Primary School Pinkerton Road , South Ham RG22 6RE | - not rated | 1,057 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 267 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighton Hill Community School Brighton Way , RG22 4HS | - not rated | 267 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aldworth School Western Way , RG22 6HA | - not rated | 855 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Blue Coat School Basingstoke Western Way , RG22 6HA | 2out of 4 | 855 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cranbourne Wessex Close , RG21 3NP | 3out of 4 | 1,303 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Mary's College Cliddesden Road , RG21 3HF | - not rated | 2,026 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Mary's College Cliddesden Road , RG21 3HF | - not rated | 2,083 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Basingstoke College of Technology Worting Road , RG21 8TN | - not rated | 2,293 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Coppice Spring Academy Pack Lane , RG22 5TH | - not rated | 778 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grangeside School Pack Lane , RG22 5TH | - not rated | 778 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawthorns School Pack Lane , RG22 5TH | - not rated | 778 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grangeside Pack Lane , RG22 5TH | - not rated | 778 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chiltern Way Academy Basingstoke Pack Lane , RG22 5TH | 1out of 4 | 779 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basingstoke Soccer Centre | Brighton Hill Community School, Brighton Way | 266 yd | |
| Big Chef Cafe | 3A Brighton Hill Centre, Basingstoke | 348 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Restaurant | 1 Brighton Hill Centre, Basingstoke | 366 yd | |
| The Cafe Project AT The Cafe Dome | The Cafe Project, The Cafe Dome | 366 yd | |
| Saffron Tandoori | 9 Brighton Hill Centre, Basingstoke | 366 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | Dominos Pizza, 6 Brighton Hill Centre | 366 yd | |
| Fish N' Chick'n | 2 Brighton Hill Centre, Basingstoke | 366 yd | |
| Subway | 10 Brighton Hill Centre, Basingstoke | 366 yd | |
| Greggs | Unit 10B, St Michaels Retail Park | 664 yd | |
| Papa Johns | 3 Buckland Parade, Basingstoke | 666 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food Warehouse | Unit 4, Brighton Hill Retail Park | 471 yd | |
| Aldi | Unit 1, St Michaels Retail Park | 492 yd | |
| Asda | Brighton Way, Basingstoke | 763 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Powerleague (Basingstoke) (Closed) BRIGHTON HILL COMMUNITY COLLEGE BRIGHTON HILL COMMUNITY COLLEGE BRIGHTON WAY | artificial grass pitch | 193 yd |
| Brighton Hill Community School BRIGHTON WAY | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 267 yd |
| Curves For Women (Basingstoke East) (Closed) BRIGHTON HILL PARADE | health and fitness suite | 360 yd |
| Girlzone (Basingstoke)(Ladies Only) (Closed) Brighton Hill Parade | health and fitness suite | 361 yd |
| The Camrose MANSFIELD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 620 yd |
| Aldworth School WESTERN WAY | grass pitches | 852 yd |
| Beechdown Club WINCHESTER ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,024 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 156.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.