Little Copse Chase is in Chineham, Basingstoke and in Basingstoke And Deane district. RG24 8GL is located in the Chineham electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Basingstoke. This postcode has been in use since 1993-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Little Copse Chase, Chineham, Basingstoke, RG24 8GL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG24 8WW, RG24 8BD, RG24 8LD, RG24 8WL, RG24 8JQ, RG24 8LH, RG24 8LN, RG24 8NA, RG24 8TG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RG24 8GL 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 | 49.6% | 50.9% | 1.3% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 50.4% | 49.1% | -1.3% | 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 area around RG24 8GL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.8% 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 | 38.9% | 44.8% | 5.9% | 37.9% | 6.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.6% | 37.8% | -4.8% | 44.2% | -6.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 0.9% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 14.4% | 15.2% | 0.8% | 9.1% | 6.1% |
| Widowed | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
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 (86.8%) 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 | 57.7% | 41.2% | -16.5% | 48.4% | -7.2% |
| Good health | 34.2% | 45.6% | 11.4% | 33.6% | 12.0% |
| Fair health | 6.3% | 10.3% | 4.0% | 12.7% | -2.4% |
| Bad health | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 8GL this area, 7.5% 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 | 6.5% | 7.5% | 1.0% | 18.2% | -10.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.9% | 11.8% | -2.1% | 9.6% | 2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.8% | 18.4% | 3.6% | 13.4% | 5.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 5.3% | 0.2% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.8% | 21.9% | 7.1% | 16.9% | 5.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.8% | 30.7% | -9.1% | 33.8% | -3.1% |
| Other | 5.1% | 4.4% | -0.7% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 1.5% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 2.8% | 2.2% | -0.6% | 2.5% | -0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 89.1% | 92.6% | 3.5% | 81.4% | 11.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 79.6% 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 | 82.4% | 79.6% | -2.8% | 83.2% | -3.6% |
| European Union | 7.7% | 12.2% | 4.5% | 6.1% | 6.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.8% | 0.7% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 3.5% | 3.3% | -0.2% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.9% | 2.2% | -1.7% | 5.6% | -3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.7% | 78.8% | -2.9% | 83.2% | -4.4% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 12.1% | 10.0% | 9.8% | 2.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.9% | 4.4% | 0.5% | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.5% | 2.6% | -6.9% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 2.2% | -0.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.5% | 76.7% | -1.2% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 3.7% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Romania | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Other EU countries | 3.3% | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 10.4% | 13.5% | -3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.6% | 37.2% | 13.4% |
| Christian | 39.4% | 46.2% | -6.8% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Not answered | 8.6% | 6.0% | 2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Little Copse Chase was 35.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 25.1% lower than the Chineham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Little Copse Chase has the 27th lowest crime rate of 65 local areas in Chineham and the 250th lowest crime rate of 575 local areas in Basingstoke and Deane .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.7%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 98% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34 Little Copse Chase, Basingstoke, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £217,500 | 2025-09-04 | £219,606 |
| 18 Little Copse Chase, Basingstoke, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £238,000 | 2025-06-24 | £236,421 |
| 42 Little Copse Chase, Basingstoke, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2024-12-05 | £393,393 |
| 53 Little Copse Chase, Basingstoke, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £288,000 | 2024-11-28 | £301,288 |
| 46 Little Copse Chase, Basingstoke, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2024-10-18 | £303,437 |
RG24 8GL 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 | 133 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 2 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Information and communication | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Education | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Four Lanes Community Junior School Hanmore Road , Chineham RG24 8PQ | 3out of 4 | 925 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Four Lanes Infant School Hanmore Road , Chineham RG24 8PQ | 3out of 4 | 941 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marnel Community Infant School Shetland Road , Popley Way RG24 9PT | 4out of 4 | 991 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marnel Junior School Shetland Road , Popley Way RG24 9PT | 4out of 4 | 1,065 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marnel Junior School Shetland Road , Popley Way RG24 9PT | - not rated | 1,067 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Everest Community Academy Oxford Way , RG24 9UP | - not rated | 2,333 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Everest Community Academy Oxford Way , RG24 9UP | - not rated | 2,489 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Everest Community College Oxford Way , RG24 9UP | - not rated | 2,489 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Vyne Community School Vyne Road , RG21 5PB | 3out of 4 | 2,505 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Costello Technology College Crossborough Hill , London Road RG21 4AL | - not rated | 3,444 yd | Foundation 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 | 3,809 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Mary's College Cliddesden Road , RG21 3HF | - not rated | 4,306 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Mary's College Cliddesden Road , RG21 3HF | - not rated | 4,384 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 | 1,397 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dove House School Sutton Road , RG21 5SU | - not rated | 2,322 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dove House Academy Sutton Road , RG21 5SU | 4out of 4 | 2,322 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Maple Ridge School Maple Crescent , RG21 5SX | 3out of 4 | 2,529 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Loddon School Wildmoor Lane , Sherfield-on-Loddon RG27 0JD | - not rated | 3,167 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baxter Storey At Visa International | Visa International Ltd, Hampshire International Park | 166 yd | |
| Festival Street Kitchen | Ashwood, Crockford Lane | 166 yd | |
| Chineham Indian Cuisine | 1 Reading Road, Chineham | 252 yd | |
| Compass Catering At Gist | Rosewood, Crockford Lane | 662 yd | |
| Eat & Thrive | Bilton Industrial Estate, Bilton Road | 731 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | 20 Chineham Shopping Centre, Chineham | 821 yd | |
| Greggs | 6 Chineham Shopping Centre, Chineham | 821 yd | |
| Peter's Takeaway | 1 Fair Isle House, Lindisfarne Close | 843 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | E3, Chineham Shopping Centre | 821 yd | |
| Iceland | Store B, Chineham Shopping Centre | 821 yd | |
| Tesco | Chineham Shopping Centre, Chineham | 865 yd | |
| Kitchen Chef | 21 - 22 Chineham Shopping Centre, Chineham | 894 yd | |
| Lidl | Gastons Wood, Chineham | 914 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fitness First Health Club (Basingstoke) UNIT 2 UNIT 2 STAG OAK LANE | health and fitness suite | 852 yd |
| Four Lanes Community Junior School HANMORE ROAD | grass pitches | 927 yd |
| The Hampshire Court Hotel THE HAMPSHIRE COURT HOTEL THE HAMPSHIRE COURT HOTEL CENTRE DRIVE | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, swimming pool, tennis courts | 994 yd |
| Marnel Junior School SHETLAND ROAD | grass pitches | 1,065 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 81.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.