Pelham Close is in Old Basing, Basingstoke and in Basingstoke And Deane district. RG24 7HU 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 Pelham Close, Old Basing, Basingstoke, RG24 7HU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG24 7AD, RG24 7HJ, RG24 7JE, RG24 7AS, RG24 7HL, RG24 7AR, RG24 7HG, RG24 7HH, RG24 7HR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RG24 7HU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.1% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.6% | 53.1% | 0.5% | 51.0% | 2.1% |
| Male | 47.4% | 46.9% | -0.5% | 49.0% | -2.1% |
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 | 23.6% | 29% | 5.4% | 37.9% | -8.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.1% | 51% | -8.1% | 44.2% | 6.8% |
| Separated | 3% | 2.3% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 5.5% | 10.4% | 4.9% | 9.1% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 8.9% | 7.3% | -1.6% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
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 | 46.4% | 48.9% | 2.5% | 48.4% | 0.5% |
| Good health | 36.3% | 32.6% | -3.7% | 33.6% | -1.0% |
| Fair health | 13.7% | 14.3% | 0.6% | 12.7% | 1.6% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 3.9% | 2.3% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 0.3% | -1.7% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 15.2% | 14.7% | -0.5% | 18.2% | -3.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.8% | 8.9% | -2.9% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16% | 14.3% | -1.7% | 13.4% | 0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.5% | 5% | -0.5% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.9% | 16.3% | 2.4% | 16.9% | -0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.9% | 38.8% | 5.9% | 33.8% | 5.0% |
| Other | 4.6% | 1.9% | -2.7% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 4.9% | 3.3% | 3.1% | 1.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 3.6% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.3% | 0.3% | -2.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 91.2% | 86.3% | -4.9% | 81.4% | 4.9% |
| Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 89.3% 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 | 92.2% | 89.3% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 6.1% |
| European Union | 2% | 1.3% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 2% | 0.3% | -1.7% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.9% | 6.8% | 3.9% | 5.6% | 1.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.5% | 89.6% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 6.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8.8% | 8.8% | 9.8% | -1.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.2% | 0.7% | -6.5% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.3% | 76.7% | 10.6% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 11.1% | 13.5% | -2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45% | 37.2% | 7.8% |
| Christian | 42.7% | 46.2% | -3.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 3.6% | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Sikh | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pelham Close was 36.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 1.8% higher than the Basing & Upton Grey average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Pelham Close has the 27th highest crime rate of 54 local areas in Basing & Upton Grey and the 258th lowest crime rate of 575 local areas in Basingstoke and Deane .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -82.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Pelham Close, Basingstoke, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £545,000 | 2024-04-17 | £591,876 |
| 9 Pelham Close, Basingstoke, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £540,000 | 2021-11-10 | £591,346 |
| 2 Pelham Close, Basingstoke, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2020-02-28 | £436,686 |
| 5 Pelham Close, Basingstoke, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £560,000 | 2019-08-30 | £692,400 |
| 14 Pelham Close, Basingstoke, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £565,000 | 2019-08-07 | £698,583 |
RG24 7HU 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 | 98 |
| Retired | 67 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Education | 21 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Basing Infant School Milkingpen Lane , Old Basing RG24 7DL | 3out of 4 | 762 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 | 4out of 4 | 957 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rucstall Primary School Holbein Close , Black Dam RG21 3EX | 4out of 4 | 2,267 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Binfields Primary School Binfields Farm Lane , Chineham RG24 8AJ | 3out of 4 | 2,533 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chineham Park Junior School Shakespeare Road , Popley RG24 9BP | - not rated | 2,963 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Costello Technology College Crossborough Hill , London Road RG21 4AL | - not rated | 2,626 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Costello School Crossborough Hill , London Road RG21 4AL | 3out of 4 | 2,626 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Vyne Community School Vyne Road , RG21 5PB | 3out of 4 | 3,608 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cranbourne Wessex Close , RG21 3NP | 3out of 4 | 4,326 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Everest Community Academy Oxford Way , RG24 9UP | - not rated | 4,801 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 | 3,393 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Mary's College Cliddesden Road , RG21 3HF | - not rated | 3,434 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Basingstoke College of Technology Worting Road , RG21 8TN | - not rated | 3,887 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chiltern Way Academy Austen Shakespeare Road , RG24 9BP | - not rated | 2,979 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dove House School Sutton Road , RG21 5SU | - not rated | 3,494 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dove House Academy Sutton Road , RG21 5SU | 4out of 4 | 3,494 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The King's School Key House , Sarum Hill RG21 8SR | - not rated | 3,649 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maple Ridge School Maple Crescent , RG21 5SX | 3out of 4 | 3,771 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Street Bakeshop | 17 The Street, Old Basing | 969 yd | |
| Basing House | Basing House Visitor Centre, Basing Grange | 1,072 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal British Legion | Old Basing Royal British Legion Club, Crown Lane | 783 yd | |
| The Hatch | London Road, Old Basing | 848 yd | |
| The Crown | The Crown Inn, The Street | 969 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olivers Restaurant And Takeaway | 39 London Road, Old Basing | 94 yd | |
| Basing Chinese Take Away | 46 Belle Vue Road, Old Basing | 730 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co Op | The Co Op, Linden Avenue | 364 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 | 73.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 86.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.