Milkingpen Lane is in Old Basing, Basingstoke and in Basingstoke And Deane district. RG24 7DL is located in the Basing & Upton Grey electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Basingstoke. This postcode has been in use since 1993-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Milkingpen Lane, Old Basing, Basingstoke, RG24 7DL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG24 7LA, RG24 7DT, RG24 7JZ, RG24 7LB, RG24 7DQ, RG24 7DJ, RG24 7DE, RG24 7EA, RG24 7JY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RG24 7DL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.4% | 50.9% | 3.5% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 52.6% | 49.1% | -3.5% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of RG24 7DL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 63.7% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 20.4% | 16.6% | -3.8% | 37.9% | -21.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 65.9% | 63.7% | -2.2% | 44.2% | 19.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 6.7% | 10.8% | 4.1% | 9.1% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 8.1% | 2.6% | 6.1% | 2.0% |
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 (91.5%) 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 | 62.6% | 61.4% | -1.2% | 48.4% | 13.0% |
| Good health | 29.8% | 30.1% | 0.3% | 33.6% | -3.5% |
| Fair health | 6.1% | 6.6% | 0.5% | 12.7% | -6.1% |
| Bad health | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
In the area around RG24 7DL this area, 7.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 55.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.5% | 7.7% | 0.2% | 18.2% | -10.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.5% | 3.5% | -4.0% | 9.6% | -6.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.4% | 12.7% | 1.3% | 13.4% | -0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 2.3% | -1.2% | 5.3% | -3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.3% | 17.4% | 2.1% | 16.9% | 0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 52.2% | 55.2% | 3.0% | 33.8% | 21.4% |
| Other | 2.7% | 1.2% | -1.5% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.2% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 90.9% | 92.2% | 1.3% | 81.4% | 10.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 92.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.1% | 92.7% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 9.5% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 3.6% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 1.2% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.7% | 0.3% | -2.4% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.5% | 93% | 1.5% | 83.2% | 9.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.5% | 5.5% | 9.8% | -4.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.4% | 0% | -6.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.3% | 76.7% | 13.6% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 6.4% | 13.5% | -7.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.2% | 37.2% | 6.0% |
| Christian | 51.7% | 46.2% | 5.5% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 3% | 6.0% | -3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Milkingpen Lane was 24.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 35.9% lower than the Basing & Upton Grey average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Milkingpen Lane has the 17th lowest crime rate of 54 local areas in Basing & Upton Grey and the 162nd lowest crime rate of 580 local areas in Basingstoke and Deane .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.7%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 87% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39 Milkingpen Lane, Basingstoke, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £490,000 | 2025-01-21 | £520,350 |
| 9 Redpender Place, 42 Milkingpen Lane, Basingstoke, Hampshire Other, an established residential building | £850,000 | 2024-10-31 | £898,989 |
| 8 Redpender Place, 42 Milkingpen Lane, Basingstoke, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £850,000 | 2023-09-22 | £900,453 |
| 1 Redpender Place, 42 Milkingpen Lane, Basingstoke, Hampshire Other, an established residential building | £1,650,000 | 2023-08-24 | £1,746,862 |
| 9 Redpender Place, 42 Milkingpen Lane, Basingstoke, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £875,000 | 2023-01-26 | £921,375 |
RG24 7DL area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 9% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
RG24 7DL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 94 |
| Retired | 77 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 32 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Basing Infant School Milkingpen Lane , Old Basing RG24 7DL | 4out of 4 | 61 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School Belle Vue Road , Old Basing RG24 7DE | 3out of 4 | 207 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Binfields Primary School Binfields Farm Lane , Chineham RG24 8AJ | 3out of 4 | 1,732 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rucstall Primary School Holbein Close , Black Dam RG21 3EX | 3out of 4 | 2,550 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South View Infant and Nursery School Off Shooters Way , RG21 5LL | 3out of 4 | 2,799 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Costello School Crossborough Hill , London Road RG21 4AL | 2out of 4 | 2,729 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Vyne Community School Vyne Road , RG21 5PB | 3out of 4 | 3,322 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Everest Community Academy Oxford Way , RG24 9UP | 2out of 4 | 4,317 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cranbourne Wessex Close , RG21 3NP | 2out of 4 | 4,500 yd | Community school | 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 | 3,615 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Basingstoke College of Technology Worting Road , RG21 8TN | - not rated | 3,886 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inclusion Hampshire Office 5, the Clock Tower , Chineham Shopping Centre RG24 8BQ | - not rated | 2,003 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Austen Academy Shakespeare Road , RG24 9BP | - not rated | 2,468 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dove House School Sutton Road , RG21 5SU | 4out of 4 | 3,176 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Maple Ridge School Maple Crescent , RG21 5SX | 3out of 4 | 3,471 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Loddon School Wildmoor Lane , Sherfield-on-Loddon RG27 0JD | - not rated | 4,097 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Street Bakeshop | 17 The Street, Old Basing | 413 yd | |
| Basing House | Basing House Visitor Centre, Basing Grange | 716 yd | |
| Bartons Mill | Bartons Lane, Old Basing | 938 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal British Legion | Old Basing Royal British Legion Club, Crown Lane | 288 yd | |
| The Crown | The Crown Inn, The Street | 413 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basing Chinese Take Away | 46 Belle Vue Road, Old Basing | 310 yd | |
| Olivers Restaurant And Takeaway | 39 London Road, Old Basing | 786 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co Op | The Co Op, Linden Avenue | 521 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Recreation Ground BASING RECREATION GROUND BASING RECREATION GROUND THE STREET | grass pitches, tennis courts | 752 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 | 80.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 80.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 80.0% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 63.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.