Overview of RG22 6LQ

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Westside Close is in Basingstoke and in Basingstoke And Deane district. RG22 6LQ is located in the South Ham electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Basingstoke. This postcode has been in use since 1987-04-01.

StreetScan combines information about Westside Close, Basingstoke, RG22 6LQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: RG22 6UA, RG22 6QU, RG22 6LG, RG22 6QQ, RG22 6TX, RG22 6QB, RG22 6LE, RG22 6QE, RG22 6UH.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RG22 6LQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female51.4%51.6%0.2% 51.0% 0.6%
Male48.6%48.4%-0.2% 49.0% -0.6%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single30.5%38.6%8.1% 37.9% 0.7%
Married: Opposite sex51.2%39.4%-11.8% 44.2% -4.8%
Married: Same sex0%0.8%0.8% 0.3% 0.5%
Separated2.7%2.7%0.0% 2.2% 0.5%
Divorced7.4%11.2%3.8% 9.1% 2.1%
Widowed8.2%7.3%-0.9% 6.1% 1.2%

Health

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health45.2%49.2%4.0% 48.4% 0.8%
Good health35.8%30.4%-5.4% 33.6% -3.2%
Fair health14.6%13.8%-0.8% 12.7% 1.1%
Bad health3.4%5%1.6% 4.0% 1.0%
Very bad health0.9%1.6%0.7% 1.2% 0.4%

Education and Qualifications

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 21.5%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications26.6%25.3%-1.3% 18.2% 7.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 18%17.2%-0.8% 9.6% 7.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels18.4%13.4%-5.0% 13.4% 0.0%
Apprenticeship3.5%7.7%4.2% 5.3% 2.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels11.7%11.5%-0.2% 16.9% -5.4%
Degree or Similar16%21.5%5.5% 33.8% -12.3%
Other5.9%3.4%-2.5% 2.8% 0.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.9% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese2.2%0.9%-1.3% 0.7% 0.2%
Indian1.2%4.7%3.5% 3.1% 1.6%
Pakistani1.6%1.3%-0.3% 2.7% -1.4%
Other Asian1.6%9.1%7.5% 1.6% 7.5%
Black African4%3.8%-0.2% 2.5% 1.3%
Mixed White and Asian0.6%1.3%0.7% 0.8% 0.5%
Mixed White and African0.6%0%-0.6% 0.4% -0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean0%1.3%1.3% 0.9% 0.4%
Mixed Other0.3%0.9%0.6% 0.8% 0.1%
White87.9%73.9%-14.0% 81.4% -7.5%
Roma0%0.6%0.6% 0.2% 0.4%
Other0%2.2%2.2% 1.6% 0.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 68.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom84.7%68.2%-16.5% 83.2% -15.0%
European Union6.2%10.1%3.9% 6.1% 4.0%
Rest of Europe0%0.3%0.3% 0.8% -0.5%
Africa5.9%3.1%-2.8% 2.7% 0.4%
Middle East and Asia3.1%16.4%13.3% 5.6% 10.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean0%1.3%1.3% 1.3% 0.0%
Oceania0%0.3%0.3% 0.3% 0.0%
British Overseas0%0.3%0.3% 0.0% 0.3%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK83.5%68.2%-15.3% 83.2% -15.0%
10+ Years0.6%13.5%12.9% 9.8% 3.7%
5-10 Years2.8%9.1%6.3% 2.9% 6.2%
2-5 Years8.7%4.1%-4.6% 2.2% 1.9%
Less than 2 years4.4%5%0.6% 1.9% 3.1%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom65.3% 76.7% -11.4%
Ireland0.3% 0.6% -0.3%
Italy1.6% 0.6% 1.0%
Poland6.9% 1.3% 5.6%
Romania1.3% 0.9% 0.4%
Other EU countries1.3% 1.5% -0.2%
Other Europe0.3% 0.2% 0.1%
Central and Western Africa1.6% 0.3% 1.3%
Southern Asia8.2% 1.2% 7.0%
Central Asia0.3% 0.0% 0.3%
Central and South America0.3% 0.2% 0.1%
No passport held12.6% 13.5% -0.9%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion41.3% 37.2% 4.1%
Christian42.9% 46.2% -3.3%
Buddhist1.3% 0.5% 0.8%
Hindu8.5% 1.7% 6.8%
Muslim1.3% 6.5% -5.2%
Sikh0.3% 0.9% -0.6%
Not answered4.4% 6.0% -1.6%

Safety

Is Westside Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Westside Close was 102.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 3.5% lower than the South Ham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Westside Close has the 12th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in South Ham and the 116th highest crime rate of 580 local areas in Basingstoke and Deane .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 54.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 15.0%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£43,900
Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in RG22 6LQ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Westside Close are based on 42 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Basingstoke And Deane.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Westside Close, Basingstoke, RG22 6LQ

Estimated Average Property Prices for RG22 6LQ

Average Price
£317,049
Semi-Detached
£324,317
Terraced
£312,204
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Westside Close

Average Price
£323,004
Semi-Detached
£329,020
Terraced
£320,597
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Westside CloseStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
12 Westside Close, Basingstoke, Hampshire
Terraced, an established residential building
£270,0002025-02-14 £270,795
11 Westside Close, Basingstoke, Hampshire
Terraced, an established residential building
£323,0002022-10-14 £330,106
17 Westside Close, Basingstoke, Hampshire
Terraced, an established residential building
£269,0002021-09-06 £309,592
5 Westside Close, Basingstoke, Hampshire
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£288,0002021-03-02 £344,732
14 Westside Close, Basingstoke, Hampshire
Terraced, an established residential building
£268,0002018-07-04 £328,807
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for RG22 6LQ

Employment

RG22 6LQ 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee110
Retired40
Part-Time Employee39
Self-Employed18
Long-Term Sick or disabled14
Looking after home or family13
Student (economically inactive)7
Unemployed6
Other5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)5

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles35
Human health and social work activities26
Manufacturing17
Transport and storage11
Administrative and support service activities10
Accommodation and food service activities9
Information and communication9
Professional, scientific and technical activities8
Construction7
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security7
Other5
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 4
Education4
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities2
Financial and insurance activities2

Schools

Primary

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 520 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Park View Primary School
Pinkerton Road , RG22 6RT
3out of 4 635 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Chiltern Primary School
Chiltern Way , RG22 5BB
3out of 4 960 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Castle Hill Infant School
Greenbank , Winklebury Way RG23 8BN
4out of 4 1,263 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Castle Hill Primary School
Winklebury Way , RG23 8BN
3out of 4 1,279 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Bishop Challoner Catholic Secondary School
St Michael's Road , RG22 6SR
3out of 4 292 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Aldworth School
Western Way , RG22 6HA
2out of 4 694 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Brighton Hill Community School
Brighton Way , RG22 4HS
3out of 4 1,440 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Cranbourne
Wessex Close , RG21 3NP
2out of 4 1,599 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
The Vyne Community School
Vyne Road , RG21 5PB
3out of 4 3,038 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Basingstoke College of Technology
Worting Road , RG21 8TN
- not rated 1,980 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Queen Mary's College
Cliddesden Road , RG21 3HF
- not rated 2,514 yd Academy 16-19 converter No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Limington House School
St Andrew's Road , RG22 6PS
3out of 4 476 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School
The Coppice Spring Academy
Pack Lane , RG22 5TH
3out of 4 1,152 yd Academy special sponsor led No Mixed More About School
The Ashwood Academy
Ashwood Way , RG23 8AA
3out of 4 1,997 yd Academy alternative provision sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Saxon Wood School
Barron Place , Rooksdown RG24 9NH
3out of 4 2,645 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School
Maple Ridge School
Maple Crescent , RG21 5SX
3out of 4 2,997 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Mug And BiscuitSt Andrews Methodist Church, Western Way464 yd
Buzz BingoBingo Hall, Basingstoke Leisure Park861 yd
The AquadromeBasingstoke Leisure Park, Worting Road867 yd
Planet IceBasingstoke Leisure Park, Worting Road867 yd
Loddon Vale Indoor Bowling ClubIndoor Bowling Centre, Basingstoke Leisure Park867 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The BeaconKings Road, Basingstoke663 yd
Basingstoke Labour ClubSandys Road, Basingstoke716 yd
The Spruce GooseSpruce Goose, Basingstoke Leisure Park867 yd
Basingstoke Snooker Club / AcademyAcademy, West Ham Lane1,019 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Bao Diep26 Burnaby Close, Basingstoke425 yd
Taste Of India22A Burnaby Close, Basingstoke425 yd
Burnaby Bites22A Burnaby Close, Basingstoke425 yd
Herbies Pizza Basingstoke43A Kings Road, Basingstoke659 yd
Woo's TakeawayWoos Takeaway, 53 Kings Road663 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
LidlWorting Road, Basingstoke591 yd
Co Op37 - 39 Kings Road, Basingstoke663 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Russell Howard Park
ST. ANDREWS ROAD
grass pitches283 yd
Bishop Challoner Catholic Secondary School
ST. MICHAELS ROAD
grass pitches, tennis courts342 yd
Limington House School
ST. ANDREWS ROAD
swimming pool380 yd
Aldworth School
WESTERN WAY
grass pitches584 yd
Basingstoke Golf Centre
WORTING ROAD
golf803 yd
Basingstoke Aquadrome
WORTING ROAD
health and fitness suite, swimming pool873 yd
Planet Ice Basingstoke
WORTING ROAD
ice rinks894 yd
The Camrose
MANSFIELD ROAD
artificial grass pitch, grass pitches949 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed73.6 Mbit/s
Average download speed86.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed19.8 Mbit/s
Average upload speed18.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed35 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.