Saunders Way is in Basingstoke and in Basingstoke And Deane district. RG23 7FG is located in the Oakley & The Candovers electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North West Hampshire. This postcode has been in use since 2016-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Saunders Way, Basingstoke, RG23 7FG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG23 7FT, RG23 7FH, RG23 7FP, RG23 7FA, RG23 7FL, RG23 7FQ, RG23 7FY, RG23 7LL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RG23 7FG has a slightly higher male population, with 52% 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 | 51.1% | 48% | -3.1% | 51.0% | -3.0% |
| Male | 48.9% | 52% | 3.1% | 49.0% | 3.0% |
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 RG23 7FG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.4% 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 | 20.7% | 48.4% | 27.7% | 37.9% | 10.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.1% | 40.1% | -21.0% | 44.2% | -4.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 0.6% | -2.7% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Divorced | 10.5% | 9% | -1.5% | 9.1% | -0.1% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 0.6% | -3.7% | 6.1% | -5.5% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (92.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50.2% | 56.1% | 5.9% | 48.4% | 7.7% |
| Good health | 36.9% | 36% | -0.9% | 33.6% | 2.4% |
| Fair health | 9.2% | 6.1% | -3.1% | 12.7% | -6.6% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 1.4% | -1.8% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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.
In the area around RG23 7FG this area, 4.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.8% | 4.8% | -8.0% | 18.2% | -13.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.4% | 6.7% | -1.7% | 9.6% | -2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.4% | 18.5% | 0.1% | 13.4% | 5.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 2.9% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 25.9% | 15.9% | 16.9% | 9.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 42.7% | 40.9% | -1.8% | 33.8% | 7.1% |
| Other | 4.9% | 0.3% | -4.6% | 2.8% | -2.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 3.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0.2% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 97.6% | 87.5% | -10.1% | 81.4% | 6.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 88.1% 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% | 88.1% | -4.4% | 83.2% | 4.9% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 4.5% | 3.2% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 2.4% | 2.3% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 3.4% | 1.9% | 5.6% | -2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.2% | -1.1% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| British Overseas | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.3% | 88.3% | -4.0% | 83.2% | 5.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 5.2% | 4.8% | 9.8% | -4.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 3.4% | 2.5% | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 0.7% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.4% | 76.7% | 1.7% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 14.5% | 13.5% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 59.4% | 37.2% | 22.2% |
| Christian | 33.8% | 46.2% | -12.4% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 0.2% | 6.5% | -6.3% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Saunders Way was 226.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 293.8% higher than the Oakley & The Candovers average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Saunders Way has the 2nd highest crime rate of 43 local areas in Oakley & The Candovers and the 26th highest crime rate of 575 local areas in Basingstoke and Deane .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 164.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 60.6%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 89% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 108 Saunders Way, Basingstoke, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2025-05-23 | £432,535 |
| 128 Saunders Way, Basingstoke, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £542,000 | 2024-12-06 | £560,030 |
| 46 Saunders Way, Basingstoke, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2024-05-17 | £349,333 |
| 56 Saunders Way, Basingstoke, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2024-02-28 | £419,642 |
| 104 Saunders Way, Basingstoke, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £387,000 | 2023-12-08 | £425,782 |
| Full-Time Employee | 192 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Retired | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Information and communication | 34 |
| Education | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hounsome Fields Primary School Treetop Avenue , RG23 7GJ | - not rated | 282 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's Church of England Primary School Danebury Road , Hatch Warren RG22 4US | 3out of 4 | 1,261 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kempshott Junior School Old Down Close , Homesteads Road RG22 5LL | 3out of 4 | 1,596 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kempshott Infant School Old Down Close , Homestead Road RG22 5LL | 3out of 4 | 1,660 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hatch Warren Junior School Gershwin Road , RG22 4PQ | 3out of 4 | 1,895 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton Hill Community School Brighton Way , RG22 4HS | 3out of 4 | 2,997 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighton Hill Community School Brighton Way , RG22 4HS | - not rated | 2,997 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Challoner Catholic Secondary School St Michael's Road , RG22 6SR | 3out of 4 | 3,395 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aldworth School Western Way , RG22 6HA | - not rated | 3,482 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Blue Coat School Basingstoke Western Way , RG22 6HA | 2out of 4 | 3,482 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Mary's College Cliddesden Road , RG21 3HF | - not rated | 5,246 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Mary's College Cliddesden Road , RG21 3HF | - not rated | 5,305 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Basingstoke College of Technology Worting Road , RG21 8TN | - not rated | 5,367 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hilsea College Oakley Hall , Oakley RG23 7EJ | - not rated | 2,204 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Chiltern Way Academy Basingstoke Pack Lane , RG22 5TH | 1out of 4 | 2,764 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Coppice Spring Academy Pack Lane , RG22 5TH | - not rated | 2,765 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grangeside School Pack Lane , RG22 5TH | - not rated | 2,765 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawthorns School Pack Lane , RG22 5TH | - not rated | 2,765 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe In The Park | Beggarwood Community Centre, Broadmere Road | 513 yd | |
| Starbucks Coffee Company At Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, Wallop Drive | 626 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Holly Blue | Bradley Way, Beggarwood | 186 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sushi Gourmet | Sainsbury's, Wallop Drive | 626 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Units 1 And 2, Hatch Warren Retail Park | 401 yd | |
| Co Op | Southern Co-operatives Limited, 57 - 58 Broadmere Road | 513 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | J Sainsburys, Wallop Drive | 626 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Basingstoke Golf Club KEMPSHOTT HILL | golf | 365 yd |
| Hatch Warren Playing Fields Long Cross Lane | grass pitches | 884 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 | 49.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 134.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.