Margaret Road is in Basingstoke and in Basingstoke And Deane district. RG22 6PU 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 Margaret Road, Basingstoke, RG22 6PU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG22 6US, RG22 6PX, RG22 6TA, RG22 6TD, RG22 6PR, RG22 6TE, RG22 6PZ, RG22 6TF, RG22 6TB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RG22 6PU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.2% | 51.2% | 4.0% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 52.8% | 48.8% | -4.0% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 | 35.9% | 39.4% | 3.5% | 37.9% | 1.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.3% | 44.1% | 6.8% | 44.2% | -0.1% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 0.8% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 13.6% | 11% | -2.6% | 9.1% | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 10% | 4.7% | -5.3% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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 | 38.6% | 44.7% | 6.1% | 48.4% | -3.7% |
| Good health | 39.3% | 33.2% | -6.1% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 17.6% | 15.3% | -2.3% | 12.7% | 2.6% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 4.1% | 0.0% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
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 20.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.9% | 25.5% | -10.4% | 18.2% | 7.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.9% | 17% | -3.9% | 9.6% | 7.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.3% | 12.8% | 0.5% | 13.4% | -0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 6% | 2.8% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.4% | 16.6% | 10.2% | 16.9% | -0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.7% | 20.9% | 3.2% | 33.8% | -12.9% |
| Other | 3.6% | 1.3% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.4% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 3.4% | 1.9% | 3.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 7.5% | 7.5% | 1.6% | 5.9% |
| Black African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 96.6% | 81.4% | -15.2% | 81.4% | 0.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
In this area, 79.7% 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 | 91.8% | 79.7% | -12.1% | 83.2% | -3.5% |
| European Union | 6% | 6.5% | 0.5% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 8.6% | 7.5% | 5.6% | 3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.8% | 80% | -11.8% | 83.2% | -3.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 8.6% | 7.1% | 9.8% | -1.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 3% | 5.2% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 4.1% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.7% | 76.7% | -13.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Portugal | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 3.8% | 1.2% | 2.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 22.8% | 13.5% | 9.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46% | 37.2% | 8.8% |
| Christian | 40.9% | 46.2% | -5.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Other religion | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Margaret Road was 198.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 87.0% higher than the South Ham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Margaret Road has the 6th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in South Ham and the 37th highest crime rate of 580 local areas in Basingstoke and Deane .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 145.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 92.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 Margaret Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2022-10-12 | £183,970 |
| 51 Margaret Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2020-08-07 | £205,810 |
| 45 Margaret Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2016-12-09 | £200,055 |
| 35 Margaret Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £148,000 | 2015-03-06 | £199,238 |
| 31 Margaret Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2013-12-20 | £180,865 |
RG22 6PU 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 | 93 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Education | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 605 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park View Primary School Pinkerton Road , RG22 6RT | 3out of 4 | 1,070 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Furlong Junior School Upper Chestnut Drive , RG21 8YJ | 3out of 4 | 1,107 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Furlong Infant School and Nursery Upper Chestnut Drive , RG21 8YJ | 3out of 4 | 1,122 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Hill Infant School Greenbank , Winklebury Way RG23 8BN | 4out of 4 | 1,187 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 732 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aldworth School Western Way , RG22 6HA | 2out of 4 | 851 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cranbourne Wessex Close , RG21 3NP | 2out of 4 | 1,376 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighton Hill Community School Brighton Way , RG22 4HS | 3out of 4 | 1,653 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Vyne Community School Vyne Road , RG21 5PB | 3out of 4 | 2,595 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 | 1,575 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Mary's College Cliddesden Road , RG21 3HF | - not rated | 2,228 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 | 309 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Coppice Spring Academy Pack Lane , RG22 5TH | 3out of 4 | 1,481 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ashwood Academy Ashwood Way , RG23 8AA | 3out of 4 | 1,662 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saxon Wood School Barron Place , Rooksdown RG24 9NH | 3out of 4 | 2,464 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maple Ridge School Maple Crescent , RG21 5SX | 3out of 4 | 2,554 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mug And Biscuit | St Andrews Methodist Church, Western Way | 441 yd | |
| Buzz Bingo | Bingo Hall, Basingstoke Leisure Park | 601 yd | |
| The Aquadrome | Basingstoke Leisure Park, Worting Road | 629 yd | |
| Planet Ice | Basingstoke Leisure Park, Worting Road | 629 yd | |
| Loddon Vale Indoor Bowling Club | Indoor Bowling Centre, Basingstoke Leisure Park | 629 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Beacon | Kings Road, Basingstoke | 519 yd | |
| Basingstoke Labour Club | Sandys Road, Basingstoke | 564 yd | |
| The Spruce Goose | Spruce Goose, Basingstoke Leisure Park | 629 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herbies Pizza Basingstoke | 43A Kings Road, Basingstoke | 503 yd | |
| Woo's Takeaway | Woos Takeaway, 53 Kings Road | 519 yd | |
| KFC | KFC Drive Thru, Basingstoke Leisure Park | 629 yd | |
| Bao Diep | 26 Burnaby Close, Basingstoke | 754 yd | |
| Taste Of India | 22A Burnaby Close, Basingstoke | 754 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Worting Road, Basingstoke | 432 yd | |
| Co Op | 37 - 39 Kings Road, Basingstoke | 519 yd | |
| Morrisons | Worting Road, Basingstoke | 826 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Limington House School ST. ANDREWS ROAD | swimming pool | 210 yd |
| Russell Howard Park ST. ANDREWS ROAD | grass pitches | 251 yd |
| Planet Ice Basingstoke WORTING ROAD | ice rinks | 745 yd |
| Loddon Vale Indoor Bowling Club WORTING ROAD | indoor bowls | 767 yd |
| Basingstoke Aquadrome WORTING ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 778 yd |
| Bishop Challoner Catholic Secondary School ST. MICHAELS ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 784 yd |
| Aldworth School WESTERN WAY | grass pitches | 792 yd |
| Basingstoke Golf Centre WORTING ROAD | golf | 904 yd |
| Hampshire F.A. WINKLEBURY WAY | grass pitches | 963 yd |
| Winklebury Playing Field WINKLEBURY WAY | grass pitches | 987 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 | 97.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.3% |
| 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 | 183.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.