Burrowfields is in Basingstoke and in Basingstoke And Deane district. RG22 4XJ is located in the Hatch Warren & Beggarwood electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Basingstoke. This postcode has been in use since 1991-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Burrowfields, Basingstoke, RG22 4XJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG22 4XH, RG22 4UZ, RG22 4XU, RG22 4RQ, RG22 4RL, RG22 4RG, RG22 4UY, RG22 4XT, RG22 4RJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RG22 4XJ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.5% 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 | 49.7% | 48.5% | -1.2% | 51.0% | -2.5% |
| Male | 50.3% | 51.5% | 1.2% | 49.0% | 2.5% |
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 4XJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.7% 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 | 30.6% | 31% | 0.4% | 37.9% | -6.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.9% | 57.7% | 0.8% | 44.2% | 13.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 6.9% | 0.0% | 9.1% | -2.2% |
| Widowed | 4% | 2.4% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
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 (91.5%) 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 | 61.8% | 56.7% | -5.1% | 48.4% | 8.3% |
| Good health | 28.2% | 34.8% | 6.6% | 33.6% | 1.2% |
| Fair health | 7.9% | 7.2% | -0.7% | 12.7% | -5.5% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 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 4XJ this area, 7.3% 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 | 8.9% | 7.3% | -1.6% | 18.2% | -10.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.5% | 10.2% | -4.3% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.9% | 16.3% | -0.6% | 13.4% | 2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 2.4% | -1.2% | 5.3% | -2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.5% | 22.4% | 7.9% | 16.9% | 5.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.5% | 40.8% | 3.3% | 33.8% | 7.0% |
| Other | 4% | 0.4% | -3.6% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.5% 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% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 2.4% | 1.3% | -1.1% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 94.8% | 94.5% | -0.3% | 81.4% | 13.1% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 91.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.7% | 91.5% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 8.3% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 3.3% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 2.4% | 2% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 2% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.1% | 91.5% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 8.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 6.9% | 6.6% | 9.8% | -2.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.5% | 0% | -5.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.9% | 76.7% | 13.2% |
| Ireland | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 5.6% | 13.5% | -7.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.1% | 37.2% | 3.9% |
| Christian | 53% | 46.2% | 6.8% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Burrowfields was 60.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 37.9% higher than the Hatch Warren & Beggarwood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Burrowfields has the 6th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Hatch Warren & Beggarwood and the 200th highest crime rate of 580 local areas in Basingstoke and Deane .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 53.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 61.5%.

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 Burrowfields, Basingstoke, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2024-11-08 | £289,325 |
| 14 Burrowfields, Basingstoke, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £511,000 | 2023-02-22 | £538,083 |
| 13 Burrowfields, Basingstoke, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2021-09-30 | £546,088 |
| 4 Burrowfields, Basingstoke, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £237,760 | 2019-11-22 | £305,240 |
| 4 Burrowfields, Basingstoke, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £246,500 | 2016-12-09 | £326,720 |
RG22 4XJ 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 | 119 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Information and communication | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Education | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mark's Church of England Primary School Danebury Road , Hatch Warren RG22 4US | 3out of 4 | 223 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hatch Warren Junior School Gershwin Road , RG22 4PQ | 3out of 4 | 962 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hatch Warren Infant School Gershwin Road , RG22 4PQ | 3out of 4 | 1,017 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kempshott Junior School Old Down Close , Homesteads Road RG22 5LL | 3out of 4 | 1,560 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kempshott Infant School Old Down Close , Homestead Road RG22 5LL | 4out of 4 | 1,624 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 | 2,176 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aldworth School Western Way , RG22 6HA | 2out of 4 | 2,841 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Challoner Catholic Secondary School St Michael's Road , RG22 6SR | 3out of 4 | 2,982 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cranbourne Wessex Close , RG21 3NP | 2out of 4 | 3,648 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Costello School Crossborough Hill , London Road RG21 4AL | 2out of 4 | 5,321 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 | 4,375 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Basingstoke College of Technology Worting Road , RG21 8TN | - not rated | 4,620 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 | 2,135 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Limington House School St Andrew's Road , RG22 6PS | 3out of 4 | 3,395 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ashwood Academy Ashwood Way , RG23 8AA | 3out of 4 | 5,239 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starbucks Coffee Company At Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, Wallop Drive | 875 yd | |
| Cafe In The Park | Beggarwood Community Centre, Broadmere Road | 1,007 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth Arms | The Portsmouth Arms, Hatch Warren Lane | 903 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sushi Gourmet | Sainsbury's, Wallop Drive | 875 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | J Sainsburys, Wallop Drive | 875 yd | |
| Lidl | Units 1 And 2, Hatch Warren Retail Park | 968 yd | |
| Co Op | Southern Co-operatives Limited, 57 - 58 Broadmere Road | 1,007 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hatch Warren Playing Fields Long Cross Lane | grass pitches | 468 yd |
| Hatch Warren Junior School GERSHWIN ROAD | grass pitches | 960 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 | 77.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 163.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.