Tennyson Way is in Basingstoke and in Basingstoke And Deane district. RG22 6BE 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 Tennyson Way, Basingstoke, RG22 6BE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG22 6DL, RG22 6EF, RG22 6BJ, RG22 6BQ, RG22 6BG, RG22 6EE, RG22 6BH, RG22 6DU, RG22 6EG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RG22 6BE, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.8% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.6% | 55.8% | 5.2% | 51.0% | 4.8% |
| Male | 49.4% | 44.2% | -5.2% | 49.0% | -4.8% |
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 | 27.8% | 40.5% | 12.7% | 37.9% | 2.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.4% | 33.3% | -8.1% | 44.2% | -10.9% |
| Separated | 5.1% | 4.1% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Divorced | 18.2% | 15.4% | -2.8% | 9.1% | 6.3% |
| Widowed | 7.6% | 6.7% | -0.9% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
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 | 39.7% | 38.6% | -1.1% | 48.4% | -9.8% |
| Good health | 36.4% | 36.4% | 0.0% | 33.6% | 2.8% |
| Fair health | 17% | 15.3% | -1.7% | 12.7% | 2.6% |
| Bad health | 6.5% | 7.2% | 0.7% | 4.0% | 3.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 2.5% | 2.1% | 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 15.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.3% | 19.4% | -12.9% | 18.2% | 1.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.7% | 17.3% | -0.4% | 9.6% | 7.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.2% | 17.3% | 1.1% | 13.4% | 3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 6.6% | 4.1% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.1% | 19.9% | 6.8% | 16.9% | 3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.1% | 15.3% | 1.2% | 33.8% | -18.5% |
| Other | 4% | 4.1% | 0.1% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94% 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 | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.4% | 3.4% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 92.3% | 94% | 1.7% | 81.4% | 12.6% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 90.5% 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 | 89.1% | 90.5% | 1.4% | 83.2% | 7.3% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 2.2% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 3% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.6% | 1.7% | -1.9% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.8% | 2.2% | -0.6% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.7% | 90.5% | 1.8% | 83.2% | 7.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 9.1% | 9.1% | 9.8% | -0.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 0.4% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.1% | 0% | -8.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.5% | 76.7% | -0.2% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 21.7% | 13.5% | 8.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.9% | 37.2% | 8.7% |
| Christian | 45.9% | 46.2% | -0.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tennyson Way was 103.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 3.9% higher than the South Ham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Tennyson Way has the 11th highest crime rate of 26 local areas in South Ham and the 109th highest crime rate of 575 local areas in Basingstoke and Deane .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 47.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -16.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49 Tennyson Way, Basingstoke, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2022-10-17 | £375,480 |
| 18 Tennyson Way, Basingstoke, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £262,000 | 2021-04-01 | £314,881 |
| 49A Tennyson Way, Basingstoke, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £273,000 | 2019-02-15 | £340,190 |
| 49 Tennyson Way, Basingstoke, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2015-07-29 | £386,566 |
| 49A Tennyson Way, Basingstoke, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £187,950 | 2010-05-14 | £348,192 |
| Full-Time Employee | 71 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Education | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Anne's Catholic Primary School Pinkerton Road , South Ham RG22 6RE | - not rated | 478 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic Primary School Pinkerton Road , South Ham RG22 6RE | 3out of 4 | 494 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Furlong Junior School Upper Chestnut Drive , RG21 8YJ | - not rated | 589 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Furlong Infant School and Nursery Upper Chestnut Drive , RG21 8YJ | 2out of 4 | 674 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Furlong Infant School and Nursery Upper Chestnut Drive , RG21 8YJ | - not rated | 691 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 | - not rated | 518 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Blue Coat School Basingstoke Western Way , RG22 6HA | 2out of 4 | 518 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cranbourne Wessex Close , RG21 3NP | 3out of 4 | 665 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighton Hill Community School Brighton Way , RG22 4HS | 3out of 4 | 1,046 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighton Hill Community School Brighton Way , RG22 4HS | - not rated | 1,046 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 | 1,430 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Mary's College Cliddesden Road , RG21 3HF | - not rated | 1,584 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Mary's College Cliddesden Road , RG21 3HF | - not rated | 1,611 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 | 594 yd | Community special school | - | Mixed | More About School |
| The Coppice Spring Academy Pack Lane , RG22 5TH | - not rated | 1,179 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grangeside School Pack Lane , RG22 5TH | - not rated | 1,179 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawthorns School Pack Lane , RG22 5TH | - not rated | 1,179 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grangeside Pack Lane , RG22 5TH | - not rated | 1,179 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nandos | Unit 8, St Michaels Retail Park | 357 yd | |
| Costa | Unit 11, St Michaels Retail Park | 366 yd | |
| Mug And Biscuit | St Andrews Methodist Church, Western Way | 400 yd | |
| McDonalds | Brighton Hill Retail Park, Winchester Road | 491 yd | |
| Pizza Express | The White House, Winchester Road | 687 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basingstoke Labour Club | Sandys Road, Basingstoke | 217 yd | |
| The Beacon | Kings Road, Basingstoke | 256 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woo's Takeaway | Woos Takeaway, 53 Kings Road | 256 yd | |
| Herbies Pizza Basingstoke | 43A Kings Road, Basingstoke | 273 yd | |
| Greggs | Unit 10B, St Michaels Retail Park | 323 yd | |
| Papa Johns | 3 Buckland Parade, Basingstoke | 919 yd | |
| HOWAH | 4 Buckland Parade, Basingstoke | 919 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co Op | 37 - 39 Kings Road, Basingstoke | 256 yd | |
| Food Warehouse | Unit 4, Brighton Hill Retail Park | 493 yd | |
| Aldi | Unit 1, St Michaels Retail Park | 569 yd | |
| Morrisons | Worting Road, Basingstoke | 1,002 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Camrose MANSFIELD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 346 yd |
| Aldworth School WESTERN WAY | grass pitches | 519 yd |
| Limington House School ST. ANDREWS ROAD | swimming pool | 593 yd |
| Russell Howard Park ST. ANDREWS ROAD | grass pitches | 637 yd |
| Cranbourne School WESSEX CLOSE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 708 yd |
| Powerleague (Basingstoke) (Closed) BRIGHTON HILL COMMUNITY COLLEGE BRIGHTON HILL COMMUNITY COLLEGE BRIGHTON WAY | artificial grass pitch | 977 yd |
| Brighton Hill Community School BRIGHTON WAY | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,041 yd |
| Bishop Challoner Catholic Secondary School ST. MICHAELS ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,089 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 168.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.