Laburnum Way is in Basingstoke and in Basingstoke And Deane district. RG23 8AL is located in the Winklebury & Manydown electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Basingstoke. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Laburnum Way, Basingstoke, RG23 8AL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG23 8NJ, RG23 8AJ, RG23 8LN, RG23 8AQ, RG23 8NH, RG23 8AD, RG23 8AG, RG23 8NF, RG23 8AH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RG23 8AL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.1% | 50.2% | -4.9% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 44.9% | 49.8% | 4.9% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 | 27.3% | 36% | 8.7% | 37.9% | -1.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.9% | 47.4% | -8.5% | 44.2% | 3.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 7.5% | -0.9% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 6.7% | 6.7% | 0.0% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
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 | 43.8% | 42.4% | -1.4% | 48.4% | -6.0% |
| Good health | 40.8% | 38.6% | -2.2% | 33.6% | 5.0% |
| Fair health | 12.3% | 15.3% | 3.0% | 12.7% | 2.6% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 23.1% | 18.5% | -4.6% | 18.2% | 0.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.1% | 15.7% | 0.6% | 9.6% | 6.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.4% | 18.1% | 1.7% | 13.4% | 4.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.7% | 7.5% | 0.8% | 5.3% | 2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 15.4% | 3.2% | 16.9% | -1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.2% | 23.6% | 3.4% | 33.8% | -10.2% |
| Other | 6.3% | 1.2% | -5.1% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 2.4% | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Black African | 1.7% | 3% | 1.3% | 2.5% | 0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 2% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 92.5% | 88.6% | -3.9% | 81.4% | 7.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 86.8% 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 | 93.8% | 86.8% | -7.0% | 83.2% | 3.6% |
| European Union | 1% | 5.4% | 4.4% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
| Africa | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 4.1% | 2.0% | 5.6% | -1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.2% | 86.8% | -6.4% | 83.2% | 3.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 9.5% | 8.5% | 9.8% | -0.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.7% | 3.4% | 0.7% | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.5% | 76.7% | 4.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 11.4% | 13.5% | -2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.3% | 37.2% | 12.1% |
| Christian | 44.9% | 46.2% | -1.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Laburnum Way was 79.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 3.6% lower than the Sherborne St John & Rooksdown average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Laburnum Way has the 11th highest crime rate of 36 local areas in Sherborne St John & Rooksdown and the 152nd highest crime rate of 580 local areas in Basingstoke and Deane .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 66.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.3%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 90% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Laburnum Way, Basingstoke, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2024-07-26 | £282,746 |
| 3 Laburnum Way, Basingstoke, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £331,000 | 2023-01-25 | £338,282 |
| 32 Laburnum Way, Basingstoke, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2021-06-30 | £277,466 |
| 27 Laburnum Way, Basingstoke, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2021-04-16 | £244,442 |
| 26 Laburnum Way, Basingstoke, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2020-09-18 | £303,136 |
RG23 8AL 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 | 115 |
| Retired | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Education | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winklebury Junior School Willoughby Way , Off Winklebury Way RG23 8AF | 3out of 4 | 438 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Winklebury Infant School Willoughby Way , Winklebury RG23 8AF | 3out of 4 | 445 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Hill Infant School Greenbank , Winklebury Way RG23 8BN | 4out of 4 | 831 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Hill Primary School Winklebury Way , RG23 8BN | 3out of 4 | 865 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakridge Infant School Oakridge Road , RG21 5RR | 4out of 4 | 1,755 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 2,089 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Everest Community Academy Oxford Way , RG24 9UP | 2out of 4 | 2,230 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Vyne Community School Vyne Road , RG21 5PB | 3out of 4 | 2,297 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aldworth School Western Way , RG22 6HA | 2out of 4 | 2,435 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cranbourne Wessex Close , RG21 3NP | 2out of 4 | 2,654 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 | 2,175 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Mary's College Cliddesden Road , RG21 3HF | - not rated | 3,213 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Ashwood Academy Ashwood Way , RG23 8AA | 3out of 4 | 404 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saxon Wood School Barron Place , Rooksdown RG24 9NH | 3out of 4 | 954 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Limington House School St Andrew's Road , RG22 6PS | 3out of 4 | 1,885 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maple Ridge School Maple Crescent , RG21 5SX | 3out of 4 | 2,164 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dove House School Sutton Road , RG21 5SU | 4out of 4 | 2,464 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bright's Bite At The Winkle | The Winkle, Winklebury Way | 353 yd | |
| Dine Contract Catering At Game | Game Stores Group Ltd, Unity House | 768 yd | |
| Greggs | 7 Houndmills Trade Park, Houndmills Road | 933 yd | |
| Starbucks | 6 Houndmills Trade Park, Houndmills Road | 940 yd | |
| Eurest At J Sainsbury Distribution Depot | J Sainsbury, Houndmills Road | 975 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wellington Social Club | Elmwood Way, Basingstoke | 225 yd | |
| The Winkle | Winklebury Way, Basingstoke | 353 yd | |
| The Spruce Goose | Spruce Goose, Basingstoke Leisure Park | 986 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winklebury Fish And Chips | 56 Watson Way, Basingstoke | 331 yd | |
| KFC | KFC Drive Thru, Basingstoke Leisure Park | 986 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmfoods Ltd | Winklebury Way, Basingstoke | 353 yd | |
| Aldi | Winklebury Way, Basingstoke | 353 yd | |
| Co Op | 14 Greenlands Road, Basingstoke | 1,010 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Winklebury Junior School WILLOUGHBY WAY | grass pitches | 317 yd |
| Fort Hill Community Centre (Closed) Kenilworth Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 402 yd |
| Hampshire F.A. WINKLEBURY WAY | grass pitches | 760 yd |
| Winklebury Playing Field WINKLEBURY WAY | grass pitches | 784 yd |
| The Active Life Centre STEPHENSON ROAD | 799 yd | |
| Loddon Vale Indoor Bowling Club WORTING ROAD | indoor bowls | 868 yd |
| Planet Ice Basingstoke WORTING ROAD | ice rinks | 974 yd |
| Basingstoke Aquadrome WORTING ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,031 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 180 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.