Portsmouth Way is in Basingstoke and in Basingstoke And Deane district. RG22 6HF 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 Portsmouth Way, Basingstoke, RG22 6HF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG22 6JE, RG22 6JQ, RG22 6JF, RG22 6JD, RG22 6HG, RG22 6JG, RG22 6JT, RG22 6HQ, RG22 6HE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RG22 6HF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 58.3% | 51.7% | -6.6% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 41.7% | 48.3% | 6.6% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 | 34.1% | 37.3% | 3.2% | 37.9% | -0.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.6% | 33% | -1.6% | 44.2% | -11.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 3% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 17.5% | 17.6% | 0.1% | 9.1% | 8.5% |
| Widowed | 10.9% | 8.2% | -2.7% | 6.1% | 2.1% |
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 | 41.4% | 45.2% | 3.8% | 48.4% | -3.2% |
| Good health | 40.6% | 37.2% | -3.4% | 33.6% | 3.6% |
| Fair health | 14.3% | 13.4% | -0.9% | 12.7% | 0.7% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 4.1% | 1.5% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27% | 20.5% | -6.5% | 18.2% | 2.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 24.6% | 13.7% | -10.9% | 9.6% | 4.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.2% | 16.7% | 2.5% | 13.4% | 3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 7.3% | 3.5% | 5.3% | 2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 15.8% | 4.9% | 16.9% | -1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.1% | 23.9% | 7.8% | 33.8% | -9.9% |
| Other | 3.3% | 2.1% | -1.2% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 6.2% | 6.2% | 1.6% | 4.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 2.5% | 2.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.3% | 0.3% | -2.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 97.4% | 83% | -14.4% | 81.4% | 1.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 81.8% 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 | 97% | 81.8% | -15.2% | 83.2% | -1.4% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 5.8% | 3.9% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 3.8% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 6.5% | 6.5% | 5.6% | 0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.7% | 82.1% | -12.6% | 83.2% | -1.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 11.7% | 11.7% | 9.8% | 1.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.5% | 1.4% | -3.1% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.7% | 76.7% | -5.0% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 2.8% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 16.6% | 13.5% | 3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.7% | 37.2% | -5.5% |
| Christian | 53.4% | 46.2% | 7.2% |
| Buddhist | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Hindu | 4.1% | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 3.1% | 6.5% | -3.4% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Portsmouth Way was 44.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 58.5% lower than the South Ham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Portsmouth Way has the 8th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in South Ham and the 289th highest crime rate of 580 local areas in Basingstoke and Deane .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 37.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 124 Portsmouth Way, Basingstoke, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £256,000 | 2016-06-01 | £338,047 |
| 124 Portsmouth Way, Basingstoke, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £149,995 | 2010-02-11 | £288,327 |
| 124 Portsmouth Way, Basingstoke, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2007-09-26 | £200,251 |
| 136 Portsmouth Way, Basingstoke, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £159,000 | 2006-10-30 | £303,442 |
| 138 Portsmouth Way, Basingstoke, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £152,500 | 2006-06-23 | £303,005 |
RG22 6HF 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 | 92 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 427 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park View Primary School Pinkerton Road , RG22 6RT | 3out of 4 | 499 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chalk Ridge Primary School Sullivan Road , Brighton Hill RG22 4ER | 3out of 4 | 1,312 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chiltern Primary School Chiltern Way , RG22 5BB | 3out of 4 | 1,350 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Furlong Junior School Upper Chestnut Drive , RG21 8YJ | 3out of 4 | 1,382 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 | 296 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Challoner Catholic Secondary School St Michael's Road , RG22 6SR | 3out of 4 | 496 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighton Hill Community School Brighton Way , RG22 4HS | 3out of 4 | 822 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cranbourne Wessex Close , RG21 3NP | 2out of 4 | 1,473 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Costello School Crossborough Hill , London Road RG21 4AL | 2out of 4 | 3,215 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 | 2,163 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Mary's College Cliddesden Road , RG21 3HF | - not rated | 2,416 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 | 548 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Limington House School St Andrew's Road , RG22 6PS | 3out of 4 | 725 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ashwood Academy Ashwood Way , RG23 8AA | 3out of 4 | 2,586 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saxon Wood School Barron Place , Rooksdown RG24 9NH | 3out of 4 | 3,275 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maple Ridge School Maple Crescent , RG21 5SX | 3out of 4 | 3,370 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Rose Indian Restaurant | Red Rose Tandoori, 7 Buckland Parade | 305 yd | |
| Pizza Express | The White House, Winchester Road | 414 yd | |
| Harvester Stag And Hounds | Stag And Hounds, Winchester Road | 458 yd | |
| Mug And Biscuit | St Andrews Methodist Church, Western Way | 578 yd | |
| McDonalds | Brighton Hill Retail Park, Winchester Road | 690 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Beacon | Kings Road, Basingstoke | 725 yd | |
| Basingstoke Labour Club | Sandys Road, Basingstoke | 753 yd | |
| Global Kitchen Catering And Events | Basingstoke Rugby Club, Pack Lane | 928 yd | |
| Basingstoke Rugby Club | Pack Lane, Basingstoke | 929 yd | |
| Basingstoke Hockey Club | First Floor, Maidenwell Pavilion | 1,042 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papa Johns | 3 Buckland Parade, Basingstoke | 305 yd | |
| HOWAH | 4 Buckland Parade, Basingstoke | 305 yd | |
| Woo's Takeaway | Woos Takeaway, 53 Kings Road | 725 yd | |
| Greggs | Unit 10B, St Michaels Retail Park | 730 yd | |
| Herbies Pizza Basingstoke | 43A Kings Road, Basingstoke | 739 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food Warehouse | Unit 4, Brighton Hill Retail Park | 676 yd | |
| Co Op | 37 - 39 Kings Road, Basingstoke | 725 yd | |
| Aldi | Unit 1, St Michaels Retail Park | 854 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aldworth School WESTERN WAY | grass pitches | 211 yd |
| The Camrose MANSFIELD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 557 yd |
| Bishop Challoner Catholic Secondary School ST. MICHAELS ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 596 yd |
| Russell Howard Park ST. ANDREWS ROAD | grass pitches | 681 yd |
| Powerleague (Basingstoke) (Closed) BRIGHTON HILL COMMUNITY COLLEGE BRIGHTON HILL COMMUNITY COLLEGE BRIGHTON WAY | artificial grass pitch | 712 yd |
| Brighton Hill Community School BRIGHTON WAY | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 716 yd |
| Limington House School ST. ANDREWS ROAD | swimming pool | 744 yd |
| Beechdown Club WINCHESTER ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 864 yd |
| Down Grange Sports Facility 1 DOWN GRANGE FARM COTTAGES 1 DOWN GRANGE FARM COTTAGES PACK LANE | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches | 911 yd |
| Girlzone (Basingstoke)(Ladies Only) (Closed) Brighton Hill Parade | health and fitness suite | 995 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 | 60.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 90.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.