Cornish Close is in Basingstoke and in Basingstoke And Deane district. RG22 6SJ 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 Cornish Close, Basingstoke, RG22 6SJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG22 6SL, RG22 6SQ, RG22 6UW, RG22 6UN, RG22 6SF, RG22 6SB, RG22 5AE, RG22 6SH, RG22 6UL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RG22 6SJ has a slightly higher male population, with 52.8% of residents 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 | 48.8% | 47.2% | -1.6% | 51.0% | -3.8% |
| Male | 51.2% | 52.8% | 1.6% | 49.0% | 3.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around RG22 6SJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.5% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 38.8% | 46.5% | 7.7% | 37.9% | 8.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.6% | 26.2% | -7.4% | 44.2% | -18.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 6.7% | 2% | -4.7% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 16% | 16.8% | 0.8% | 9.1% | 7.7% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 7.4% | 3.3% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
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% | 40.6% | -0.1% | 48.4% | -7.8% |
| Good health | 42.7% | 39.5% | -3.2% | 33.6% | 5.9% |
| Fair health | 12.7% | 15.2% | 2.5% | 12.7% | 2.5% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 4.1% | 0.5% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 14.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.7% | 21.4% | -7.3% | 18.2% | 3.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 23.1% | 15.6% | -7.5% | 9.6% | 6.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16% | 18.7% | 2.7% | 13.4% | 5.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 6.9% | 3.9% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.7% | 19.5% | 6.8% | 16.9% | 2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.3% | 14.1% | 1.8% | 33.8% | -19.7% |
| Other | 4.1% | 3.8% | -0.3% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 90% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 97% | 90% | -7.0% | 81.4% | 8.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 89.9% 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 | 92.5% | 89.9% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 6.7% |
| European Union | 5.8% | 5.6% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 3.4% | 2.6% | 5.6% | -2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.7% | 89% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 5.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 7.5% | 6.1% | 9.8% | -2.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 3% | 0.6% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 1.4% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.4% | 76.7% | -6.3% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 22.4% | 13.5% | 8.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50% | 37.2% | 12.8% |
| Christian | 41.4% | 46.2% | -4.8% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 6.5% | -4.8% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cornish Close was 56.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 15.0% higher than the Kempshott & Buckskin average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cornish Close has the 17th highest crime rate of 47 local areas in Kempshott & Buckskin and the 226th highest crime rate of 580 local areas in Basingstoke and Deane .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 42.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -3.6%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 82% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Cornish Close, Basingstoke, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £292,000 | 2025-02-28 | £305,207 |
| 28 Cornish Close, Basingstoke, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2021-08-06 | £274,092 |
| 43 Cornish Close, Basingstoke, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2020-12-11 | £338,057 |
| 46 Cornish Close, Basingstoke, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2017-06-15 | £338,286 |
| 42 Cornish Close, Basingstoke, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2015-02-06 | £294,417 |
| Full-Time Employee | 110 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 48 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Education | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chiltern Primary School Chiltern Way , RG22 5BB | 3out of 4 | 462 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park View Primary School Pinkerton Road , RG22 6RT | 3out of 4 | 531 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic Primary School Pinkerton Road , South Ham RG22 6RE | - not rated | 999 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Hill Primary School Winklebury Way , RG23 8BN | 3out of 4 | 1,193 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Hill Infant School Greenbank , Winklebury Way RG23 8BN | 4out of 4 | 1,200 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 | 413 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aldworth School Western Way , RG22 6HA | 2out of 4 | 1,094 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighton Hill Community School Brighton Way , RG22 4HS | 3out of 4 | 1,686 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cranbourne Wessex Close , RG21 3NP | 2out of 4 | 2,126 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Vyne Community School Vyne Road , RG21 5PB | 3out of 4 | 3,478 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 | 2,498 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Mary's College Cliddesden Road , RG21 3HF | - not rated | 3,049 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 | 1,014 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Coppice Spring Academy Pack Lane , RG22 5TH | 3out of 4 | 1,256 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ashwood Academy Ashwood Way , RG23 8AA | 3out of 4 | 2,193 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saxon Wood School Barron Place , Rooksdown RG24 9NH | 3out of 4 | 2,600 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maple Ridge School Maple Crescent , RG21 5SX | 3out of 4 | 3,421 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oriental Garden | Oriental Gardens, Blackdown Close | 596 yd | |
| Cosy Corner Cafe At The Ridgeway Centre | The Ridgeway Centre, Blackdown Close | 673 yd | |
| Mug And Biscuit | St Andrews Methodist Church, Western Way | 989 yd | |
| The Spice | 149A Pack Lane, Basingstoke | 1,001 yd | |
| Kittys Coffee Shop / Candies Sweets | Pack Lane Wool, 171 Pack Lane | 1,066 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basingstoke Snooker Club / Academy | Academy, West Ham Lane | 661 yd | |
| The Royal Oak | Royal Oak, 414 Worting Road | 688 yd | |
| The White Hart Inn | White Hart, 367 Worting Road | 754 yd | |
| Basingstoke Rugby Club | Pack Lane, Basingstoke | 904 yd | |
| Global Kitchen Catering And Events | Basingstoke Rugby Club, Pack Lane | 905 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bao Diep | 26 Burnaby Close, Basingstoke | 203 yd | |
| Taste Of India | 22A Burnaby Close, Basingstoke | 203 yd | |
| Burnaby Bites | 22A Burnaby Close, Basingstoke | 203 yd | |
| Curry Queen Takeway | Curry Queen, Unit 3 Buckskin Centre | 596 yd | |
| NJ Food Street | Unit 2, Buckskin Centre | 599 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welcome Buckskin | Unit 1, Buckskin Centre | 599 yd | |
| Lidl | Worting Road, Basingstoke | 828 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bishop Challoner Catholic Secondary School ST. MICHAELS ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 302 yd |
| Basingstoke Golf Centre WORTING ROAD | golf | 641 yd |
| Stratton Park PACK LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 736 yd |
| Russell Howard Park ST. ANDREWS ROAD | grass pitches | 820 yd |
| Limington House School ST. ANDREWS ROAD | swimming pool | 914 yd |
| Basingstoke Aquadrome WORTING ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 926 yd |
| Aldworth School WESTERN WAY | grass pitches | 967 yd |
| Planet Ice Basingstoke WORTING ROAD | ice rinks | 999 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 | 55.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 101.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.