Columbine Road is in Basingstoke and in Basingstoke And Deane district. RG22 5RW is located in the Kempshott & Buckskin electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Basingstoke. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Columbine Road, Basingstoke, RG22 5RW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG22 5RQ, RG22 5RF, RG22 5ND, RG22 5RG, RG22 5RN, RG22 5RD, RG22 5RE, RG22 5NF, RG22 5RH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RG22 5RW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.4% | 51.6% | 2.2% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 50.6% | 48.4% | -2.2% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 5RW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56% 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 | 16.7% | 27.8% | 11.1% | 37.9% | -10.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 67.3% | 56% | -11.3% | 44.2% | 11.8% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 0.8% | -3.1% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 5.8% | 4.6% | -1.2% | 9.1% | -4.5% |
| Widowed | 6.2% | 10% | 3.8% | 6.1% | 3.9% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.5% | 34.7% | -9.8% | 48.4% | -13.7% |
| Good health | 39.7% | 42.1% | 2.4% | 33.6% | 8.5% |
| Fair health | 12.9% | 17.2% | 4.3% | 12.7% | 4.5% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 3.9% | 1.6% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 2.1% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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 | 14.8% | 12.4% | -2.4% | 18.2% | -5.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.9% | 8.9% | -2.0% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.5% | 18.6% | -0.9% | 13.4% | 5.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.4% | 4.7% | -0.7% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 18.2% | 6.1% | 16.9% | 1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.6% | 35.3% | 0.7% | 33.8% | 1.5% |
| Other | 2.7% | 1.9% | -0.8% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1% | 2.8% | 1.8% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| White | 97.7% | 93.3% | -4.4% | 81.4% | 11.9% |
In this area, 90.1% 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 | 94.2% | 90.1% | -4.1% | 83.2% | 6.9% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 2.5% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| Africa | 2.9% | 3.2% | 0.3% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 3.2% | 2.6% | 5.6% | -2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.6% | 89.8% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 6.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 9.8% | 9.8% | 9.8% | 0.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.1% | 0% | -7.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.6% | 76.7% | 15.9% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| No passport held | 5.6% | 13.5% | -7.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.8% | 37.2% | 4.6% |
| Christian | 47% | 46.2% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 3.9% | 1.7% | 2.2% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Columbine Road was 20.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 58.6% lower than the Kempshott & Buckskin average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Columbine Road has the 16th lowest crime rate of 47 local areas in Kempshott & Buckskin and the 123rd lowest crime rate of 580 local areas in Basingstoke and Deane .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.5%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 91% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38 Columbine Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2025-02-05 | £418,272 |
| 29 Columbine Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £431,000 | 2022-08-12 | £460,754 |
| 34 Columbine Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2020-04-24 | £506,367 |
| 36 Columbine Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2018-05-31 | £474,713 |
| 34 Columbine Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2004-08-10 | £494,560 |
RG22 5RW 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in RG22 5RW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 89 |
| Full-Time Employee | 76 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Information and communication | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kempshott Junior School Old Down Close , Homesteads Road RG22 5LL | 3out of 4 | 154 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kempshott Infant School Old Down Close , Homestead Road RG22 5LL | 4out of 4 | 218 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hatch Warren Junior School Gershwin Road , RG22 4PQ | 3out of 4 | 1,139 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hatch Warren Infant School Gershwin Road , RG22 4PQ | 3out of 4 | 1,193 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 | 1,229 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 | 1,749 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Challoner Catholic Secondary School St Michael's Road , RG22 6SR | 3out of 4 | 1,897 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aldworth School Western Way , RG22 6HA | 2out of 4 | 2,052 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cranbourne Wessex Close , RG21 3NP | 2out of 4 | 3,147 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Costello School Crossborough Hill , London Road RG21 4AL | 2out of 4 | 4,920 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 3,949 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Mary's College Cliddesden Road , RG21 3HF | - not rated | 4,039 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | 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 | 1,375 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Limington House School St Andrew's Road , RG22 6PS | 3out of 4 | 2,491 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ashwood Academy Ashwood Way , RG23 8AA | 3out of 4 | 4,117 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saxon Wood School Barron Place , Rooksdown RG24 9NH | 3out of 4 | 4,460 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maple Ridge School Maple Crescent , RG21 5SX | 3out of 4 | 5,147 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miller And Carter | Down Grange House, Winchester Road | 693 yd | |
| Starbucks Coffee Company At Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, Wallop Drive | 966 yd | |
| Beechdown Health And Fitness Club | Beechdown Health And Leisure Club, Winchester Road | 971 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Kestrel | Buckingham Parade, Basingstoke | 506 yd | |
| Basingstoke Hockey Club | First Floor, Maidenwell Pavilion | 753 yd | |
| Global Kitchen Catering And Events | Basingstoke Rugby Club, Pack Lane | 1,034 yd | |
| Basingstoke Rugby Club | Pack Lane, Basingstoke | 1,034 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Garden | 5 Buckingham Parade, Basingstoke | 506 yd | |
| Sushi Gourmet | Sainsbury's, Wallop Drive | 966 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 3 - 4 Buckingham Parade, Basingstoke | 506 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | J Sainsburys, Wallop Drive | 967 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Down Grange Sports Facility 1 DOWN GRANGE FARM COTTAGES 1 DOWN GRANGE FARM COTTAGES PACK LANE | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches | 891 yd |
| Beechdown Club WINCHESTER ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 962 yd |
| Hatch Warren Junior School GERSHWIN ROAD | grass pitches | 1,008 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 | 8.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 8.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 8.3% |
| 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 | 50 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 50.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 76.48 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 76.48 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.