Bolton Crescent is in Basingstoke and in Basingstoke And Deane district. RG22 6AZ 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 Bolton Crescent, Basingstoke, RG22 6AZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG22 6BA, RG22 6BD, RG22 6AW, RG22 6AG, RG22 6BB, RG22 6AR, RG22 6AJ, RG22 6AX, RG22 6AB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RG22 6AZ is primarily male, with 53.7% of the population 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 | 51.6% | 46.3% | -5.3% | 51.0% | -4.7% |
| Male | 48.4% | 53.7% | 5.3% | 49.0% | 4.7% |
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 | 46.6% | 41.8% | -4.8% | 37.9% | 3.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.5% | 41.8% | 8.3% | 44.2% | -2.4% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 2.9% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 9.6% | 2.8% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 9.4% | 3.8% | -5.6% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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 | 40.7% | 40.1% | -0.6% | 48.4% | -8.3% |
| Good health | 34.6% | 33.9% | -0.7% | 33.6% | 0.3% |
| Fair health | 16.3% | 16.3% | 0.0% | 12.7% | 3.6% |
| Bad health | 8.1% | 8.9% | 0.8% | 4.0% | 4.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 21.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.9% | 23.3% | -8.6% | 18.2% | 5.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.5% | 13.8% | -7.7% | 9.6% | 4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.2% | 15.7% | 0.5% | 13.4% | 2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 5.7% | 4.7% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.1% | 18.1% | 4.0% | 16.9% | 1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 12% | 21.4% | 9.4% | 33.8% | -12.4% |
| Other | 4.2% | 1.9% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 6.6% | 6.6% | 1.6% | 5.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95.9% | 88.3% | -7.6% | 81.4% | 6.9% |
In this area, 80.4% 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 | 95.5% | 80.4% | -15.1% | 83.2% | -2.8% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 8.6% | 6.2% | 6.1% | 2.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 8.2% | 8.2% | 5.6% | 2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.7% | 80.1% | -14.6% | 83.2% | -3.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 14.1% | 14.1% | 9.8% | 4.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 2.7% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 0.4% | -2.9% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.6% | 76.7% | -8.1% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 5.5% | 1.3% | 4.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 3.1% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 18.4% | 13.5% | 4.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.6% | 37.2% | 6.4% |
| Christian | 41.2% | 46.2% | -5.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Hindu | 4.3% | 1.7% | 2.6% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 2.7% | 6.5% | -3.8% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bolton Crescent was 117.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 11.0% higher than the South Ham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bolton Crescent has the 10th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in South Ham and the 92nd highest crime rate of 580 local areas in Basingstoke and Deane .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 72.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Bolton Crescent, Basingstoke, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2022-11-25 | £320,872 |
| 9 Bolton Crescent, Basingstoke, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2022-02-18 | £348,016 |
| 4 Bolton Crescent, Basingstoke, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2021-11-12 | £278,587 |
| 8 Bolton Crescent, Basingstoke, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £268,500 | 2018-09-06 | £327,462 |
| 5 Bolton Crescent, Basingstoke, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £306,000 | 2018-08-24 | £372,318 |
| Full-Time Employee | 79 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Education | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Furlong Junior School Upper Chestnut Drive , RG21 8YJ | 3out of 4 | 601 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic Primary School Pinkerton Road , South Ham RG22 6RE | - not rated | 602 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Furlong Infant School and Nursery Upper Chestnut Drive , RG21 8YJ | 3out of 4 | 619 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Kingsmill Road , RG21 3JU | 3out of 4 | 1,312 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park View Primary School Pinkerton Road , RG22 6RT | 3out of 4 | 1,355 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 808 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cranbourne Wessex Close , RG21 3NP | 2out of 4 | 880 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Challoner Catholic Secondary School St Michael's Road , RG22 6SR | 3out of 4 | 1,067 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighton Hill Community School Brighton Way , RG22 4HS | 3out of 4 | 1,532 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Costello School Crossborough Hill , London Road RG21 4AL | 2out of 4 | 2,348 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 | 1,170 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Mary's College Cliddesden Road , RG21 3HF | - not rated | 1,723 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 | 365 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Coppice Spring Academy Pack Lane , RG22 5TH | 3out of 4 | 1,530 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ashwood Academy Ashwood Way , RG23 8AA | 3out of 4 | 1,849 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maple Ridge School Maple Crescent , RG21 5SX | 3out of 4 | 2,345 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dove House School Sutton Road , RG21 5SU | 4out of 4 | 2,539 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 | 467 yd | |
| Salvation Army Church | Salvation Army Hall, Wessex Close | 761 yd | |
| Nandos | Unit 8, St Michaels Retail Park | 826 yd | |
| Costa | Unit 11, St Michaels Retail Park | 841 yd | |
| Spices And Spirits | 3 Kings Furlong Centre, Basingstoke | 898 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basingstoke Labour Club | Sandys Road, Basingstoke | 301 yd | |
| The Beacon | Kings Road, Basingstoke | 310 yd | |
| The Spruce Goose | Spruce Goose, Basingstoke Leisure Park | 1,036 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herbies Pizza Basingstoke | 43A Kings Road, Basingstoke | 294 yd | |
| Woo's Takeaway | Woos Takeaway, 53 Kings Road | 310 yd | |
| Greggs | Unit 10B, St Michaels Retail Park | 794 yd | |
| Kings Furlong Takeaway | 1 Kings Furlong Centre, Basingstoke | 856 yd | |
| Happy House Chinese Takeaway | 3 Downsland Parade, Basingstoke | 886 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co Op | 37 - 39 Kings Road, Basingstoke | 310 yd | |
| Morrisons | Worting Road, Basingstoke | 552 yd | |
| Lidl | Worting Road, Basingstoke | 913 yd | |
| Food Warehouse | Unit 4, Brighton Hill Retail Park | 970 yd | |
| Aldi | Unit 1, St Michaels Retail Park | 1,033 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Limington House School ST. ANDREWS ROAD | swimming pool | 452 yd |
| Russell Howard Park ST. ANDREWS ROAD | grass pitches | 547 yd |
| Cranbourne School WESSEX CLOSE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 777 yd |
| The Camrose MANSFIELD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 816 yd |
| Aldworth School WESTERN WAY | grass pitches | 826 yd |
| Loddon Vale Indoor Bowling Club WORTING ROAD | indoor bowls | 1,009 yd |
| Basingstoke College Of Technology WORTING ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,071 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 | 184.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.