Bach Close is in Basingstoke and in Basingstoke And Deane district. RG22 4JZ 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 Bach Close, Basingstoke, RG22 4JZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG22 4LD, RG22 4LF, RG22 4PB, RG22 4QN, RG22 4LE, RG22 4PA, RG22 4EQ, RG22 4BZ, RG22 4JP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RG22 4JZ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% 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 | 50.7% | 49.3% | -1.4% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 49.3% | 50.7% | 1.4% | 49.0% | 1.7% |
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 | 33.3% | 30.8% | -2.5% | 37.9% | -7.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.9% | 46% | 9.1% | 44.2% | 1.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 6.2% | 4.2% | -2.0% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Divorced | 12% | 13.1% | 1.1% | 9.1% | 4.0% |
| Widowed | 10.7% | 5.9% | -4.8% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.1% | 40.2% | -3.9% | 48.4% | -8.2% |
| Good health | 34.6% | 34.2% | -0.4% | 33.6% | 0.6% |
| Fair health | 15.1% | 18.9% | 3.8% | 12.7% | 6.2% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 4.3% | -0.5% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 2.5% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
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 low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 19.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20% | 19% | -1.0% | 18.2% | 0.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.4% | 12.7% | -7.7% | 9.6% | 3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.1% | 17.3% | -1.8% | 13.4% | 3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 5.5% | 2.8% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 20.7% | 11.4% | 16.9% | 3.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.7% | 19.4% | -3.3% | 33.8% | -14.4% |
| Other | 5.8% | 5.5% | -0.3% | 2.8% | 2.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.1% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 2.2% | 0.4% | -1.8% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 2.9% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 94.1% | 92.1% | -2.0% | 81.4% | 10.7% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 86% 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 | 90.8% | 86% | -4.8% | 83.2% | 2.8% |
| European Union | 4% | 8.6% | 4.6% | 6.1% | 2.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.2% | 2.9% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.1% | 85.7% | -4.4% | 83.2% | 2.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 6.4% | 6.0% | 9.8% | -3.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 4.6% | 3.1% | 2.9% | 1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.1% | 0.4% | -4.7% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.6% | 76.7% | 3.9% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 14.3% | 13.5% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.9% | 37.2% | 8.7% |
| Christian | 47.7% | 46.2% | 1.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bach Close was 69.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 8.8% higher than the Brighton Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bach Close has the 17th highest crime rate of 50 local areas in Brighton Hill and the 178th highest crime rate of 580 local areas in Basingstoke and Deane .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 45.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -5.7%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 67% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77 Bach Close, Basingstoke, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2025-03-14 | £350,213 |
| 57 Bach Close, Basingstoke, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2023-12-07 | £347,605 |
| 79 Bach Close, Basingstoke, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2022-04-12 | £358,907 |
| 74 Bach Close, Basingstoke, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2021-12-10 | £347,870 |
| 71 Bach Close, Basingstoke, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2021-12-09 | £325,059 |
RG22 4JZ 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 | 102 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Education | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hatch Warren Infant School Gershwin Road , RG22 4PQ | 3out of 4 | 362 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Field Junior School Haydn Road , Brighton Hill RG22 4DH | 3out of 4 | 380 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Field Infant School Haydn Road , Brighton Hill RG22 4DH | 3out of 4 | 380 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hatch Warren Junior School Gershwin Road , RG22 4PQ | 3out of 4 | 433 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's Church of England Primary School Danebury Road , Hatch Warren RG22 4US | 3out of 4 | 1,106 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 | 995 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aldworth School Western Way , RG22 6HA | 2out of 4 | 1,770 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Challoner Catholic Secondary School St Michael's Road , RG22 6SR | 3out of 4 | 2,134 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cranbourne Wessex Close , RG21 3NP | 2out of 4 | 2,395 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Costello School Crossborough Hill , London Road RG21 4AL | 2out of 4 | 4,038 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 3,091 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Basingstoke College of Technology Worting Road , RG21 8TN | - not rated | 3,396 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 | 3out of 4 | 1,192 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Limington House School St Andrew's Road , RG22 6PS | 3out of 4 | 2,346 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ashwood Academy Ashwood Way , RG23 8AA | 3out of 4 | 4,272 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maple Ridge School Maple Crescent , RG21 5SX | 3out of 4 | 4,775 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dove House School Sutton Road , RG21 5SU | 4out of 4 | 4,913 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newman Court Resource Centre | Newman Court Day Care Centre, Barber Road | 643 yd | |
| The Cafe Project AT The Cafe Dome | The Cafe Project, The Cafe Dome | 782 yd | |
| Saffron Tandoori | 9 Brighton Hill Centre, Basingstoke | 782 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Restaurant | 1 Brighton Hill Centre, Basingstoke | 783 yd | |
| Big Chef Cafe | 3A Brighton Hill Centre, Basingstoke | 816 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth Arms | The Portsmouth Arms, Hatch Warren Lane | 470 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | Dominos Pizza, 6 Brighton Hill Centre | 782 yd | |
| Fish N' Chick'n | 2 Brighton Hill Centre, Basingstoke | 782 yd | |
| Subway | 10 Brighton Hill Centre, Basingstoke | 782 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Brighton Way, Basingstoke | 405 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Brighton Hill Playing Fields | grass pitches | 230 yd |
| Hatch Warren Junior School GERSHWIN ROAD | grass pitches | 545 yd |
| Girlzone (Basingstoke)(Ladies Only) (Closed) Brighton Hill Parade | health and fitness suite | 772 yd |
| Curves For Women (Basingstoke East) (Closed) BRIGHTON HILL PARADE | health and fitness suite | 773 yd |
| Brighton Hill Community School BRIGHTON WAY | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,038 yd |
| Powerleague (Basingstoke) (Closed) BRIGHTON HILL COMMUNITY COLLEGE BRIGHTON HILL COMMUNITY COLLEGE BRIGHTON WAY | artificial grass pitch | 1,088 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 | 98.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 98.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 98.0% |
| 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 | 66.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 192.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.