South Ham Road is in Basingstoke and in Basingstoke And Deane district. RG22 6AH is located in the South Ham electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Basingstoke. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about South Ham Road, Basingstoke, RG22 6AH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG22 6AE, RG22 6NN, RG22 6AB, RG22 6AF, RG22 6NL, RG22 6AD, RG22 6AA, RG22 6NW, RG22 6AQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RG22 6AH has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% 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 | 50.8% | 49.4% | -1.4% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 49.2% | 50.6% | 1.4% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
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 | 27.7% | 32.7% | 5.0% | 37.9% | -5.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.4% | 47.9% | -7.5% | 44.2% | 3.7% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 2.7% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 9% | 9.9% | 0.9% | 9.1% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 6.4% | 6.8% | 0.4% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
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 (85.9%) 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 | 44.4% | 38.7% | -5.7% | 48.4% | -9.7% |
| Good health | 32.7% | 47.2% | 14.5% | 33.6% | 13.6% |
| Fair health | 17.1% | 8.6% | -8.5% | 12.7% | -4.1% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 4.9% | 0.4% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 22.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.2% | 20.7% | 0.5% | 18.2% | 2.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.7% | 12.8% | -8.9% | 9.6% | 3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.9% | 15% | -1.9% | 13.4% | 1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 4.9% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 22.2% | 9.8% | 16.9% | 5.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.2% | 22.2% | 5.0% | 33.8% | -11.6% |
| Other | 6.7% | 2.3% | -4.4% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 4.2% | 4.3% | 0.1% | 1.6% | 2.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 91.9% | 86.2% | -5.7% | 81.4% | 4.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 84.3% 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 | 90.1% | 84.3% | -5.8% | 83.2% | 1.1% |
| European Union | 3.6% | 6.8% | 3.2% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.8% | 5.9% | 1.1% | 5.6% | 0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.2% | 83.7% | -5.5% | 83.2% | 0.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 8.6% | 7.1% | 9.8% | -1.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.7% | 4.3% | 1.6% | 2.9% | 1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.7% | 2.1% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.9% | 1.2% | -2.7% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.8% | 76.7% | -8.9% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Other Europe | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 3.1% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| No passport held | 23.3% | 13.5% | 9.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.4% | 37.2% | 10.2% |
| Christian | 41.2% | 46.2% | -5.0% |
| Buddhist | 2.8% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Hindu | 4% | 1.7% | 2.3% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around South Ham Road was 42.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 59.6% lower than the South Ham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
South Ham Road has the 7th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in South Ham and the 285th lowest crime rate of 580 local areas in Basingstoke and Deane .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.1%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 54% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 155 South Ham Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2023-08-18 | £340,549 |
| 153 South Ham Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £281,000 | 2019-09-20 | £337,400 |
| 163 South Ham Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2019-01-07 | £337,782 |
| 165 South Ham Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2018-12-17 | £322,813 |
| 161 South Ham Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £292,000 | 2017-08-04 | £362,980 |
RG22 6AH 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 | 107 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 40 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Education | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King's Furlong Infant School and Nursery Upper Chestnut Drive , RG21 8YJ | 3out of 4 | 777 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Furlong Junior School Upper Chestnut Drive , RG21 8YJ | 3out of 4 | 799 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic Primary School Pinkerton Road , South Ham RG22 6RE | - not rated | 815 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Winklebury Infant School Willoughby Way , Winklebury RG23 8AF | 3out of 4 | 1,146 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Winklebury Junior School Willoughby Way , Off Winklebury Way RG23 8AF | 3out of 4 | 1,168 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aldworth School Western Way , RG22 6HA | 2out of 4 | 1,049 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cranbourne Wessex Close , RG21 3NP | 2out of 4 | 1,110 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Challoner Catholic Secondary School St Michael's Road , RG22 6SR | 3out of 4 | 1,148 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighton Hill Community School Brighton Way , RG22 4HS | 3out of 4 | 1,809 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Vyne Community School Vyne Road , RG21 5PB | 3out of 4 | 2,185 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,134 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Mary's College Cliddesden Road , RG21 3HF | - not rated | 1,866 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Limington House School St Andrew's Road , RG22 6PS | 3out of 4 | 503 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ashwood Academy Ashwood Way , RG23 8AA | 3out of 4 | 1,549 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Coppice Spring Academy Pack Lane , RG22 5TH | 3out of 4 | 1,757 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maple Ridge School Maple Crescent , RG21 5SX | 3out of 4 | 2,157 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dove House School Sutton Road , RG21 5SU | 4out of 4 | 2,373 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mug And Biscuit | St Andrews Methodist Church, Western Way | 650 yd | |
| Buzz Bingo | Bingo Hall, Basingstoke Leisure Park | 758 yd | |
| Milestones Museum | Churchill Way West, Basingstoke | 781 yd | |
| The Aquadrome | Basingstoke Leisure Park, Worting Road | 803 yd | |
| Planet Ice | Basingstoke Leisure Park, Worting Road | 803 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Beacon | Kings Road, Basingstoke | 564 yd | |
| Basingstoke Labour Club | Sandys Road, Basingstoke | 573 yd | |
| The Spruce Goose | Spruce Goose, Basingstoke Leisure Park | 803 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herbies Pizza Basingstoke | 43A Kings Road, Basingstoke | 545 yd | |
| Woo's Takeaway | Woos Takeaway, 53 Kings Road | 564 yd | |
| Happy House Chinese Takeaway | 3 Downsland Parade, Basingstoke | 799 yd | |
| KFC | KFC Drive Thru, Basingstoke Leisure Park | 803 yd | |
| Kings Furlong Takeaway | 1 Kings Furlong Centre, Basingstoke | 989 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | Worting Road, Basingstoke | 385 yd | |
| Co Op | 37 - 39 Kings Road, Basingstoke | 564 yd | |
| Lidl | Worting Road, Basingstoke | 748 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Limington House School ST. ANDREWS ROAD | swimming pool | 520 yd |
| Russell Howard Park ST. ANDREWS ROAD | grass pitches | 614 yd |
| Loddon Vale Indoor Bowling Club WORTING ROAD | indoor bowls | 720 yd |
| Winklebury Playing Field WINKLEBURY WAY | grass pitches | 844 yd |
| Hampshire F.A. WINKLEBURY WAY | grass pitches | 847 yd |
| Planet Ice Basingstoke WORTING ROAD | ice rinks | 978 yd |
| Cranbourne School WESSEX CLOSE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,003 yd |
| Basingstoke College Of Technology WORTING ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,011 yd |
| Aldworth School WESTERN WAY | grass pitches | 1,040 yd |
| The Active Life Centre STEPHENSON ROAD | 1,042 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 | 140 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 208.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 24.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.