Cowslip Bank is in Lychpit, Basingstoke and in Basingstoke And Deane district. RG24 8RR 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 Cowslip Bank, Lychpit, Basingstoke, RG24 8RR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG24 8RP, RG24 8SP, RG24 8RX, RG24 8SW, RG24 8SR, RG24 8RZ, RG24 8SS, RG24 8RU, RG24 8RT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RG24 8RR 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 | 52.3% | 50.2% | -2.1% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 47.7% | 49.8% | 2.1% | 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 | 33.5% | 38.8% | 5.3% | 37.9% | 0.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.1% | 49.1% | -4.0% | 44.2% | 4.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 2.8% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 5.7% | 7% | 1.3% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 2.3% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
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 (89.5%) 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 | 56% | 55% | -1.0% | 48.4% | 6.6% |
| Good health | 33.5% | 34.5% | 1.0% | 33.6% | 0.9% |
| Fair health | 9.4% | 8.4% | -1.0% | 12.7% | -4.3% |
| Bad health | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 8RR this area, 6.6% 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 45.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.1% | 6.6% | -2.5% | 18.2% | -11.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.9% | 10.4% | -2.5% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.4% | 14.2% | -0.2% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 2.8% | -0.1% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.8% | 18% | 3.2% | 16.9% | 1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.2% | 45.5% | 5.3% | 33.8% | 11.7% |
| Other | 5.7% | 2.4% | -3.3% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 4.1% | 3.2% | -0.9% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 2.5% | 0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 0.8% | -1.1% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 90.2% | 91.2% | 1.0% | 81.4% | 9.8% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 82% 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 | 87.2% | 82% | -5.2% | 83.2% | -1.2% |
| European Union | 3% | 8.8% | 5.8% | 6.1% | 2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 5.6% | 3.7% | 2.7% | 2.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.4% | 3.2% | -3.2% | 5.6% | -2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.8% | 82.3% | -4.5% | 83.2% | -0.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 10% | 9.2% | 9.8% | 0.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.9% | 3.6% | -1.3% | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.6% | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.9% | 0.8% | -4.1% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.3% | 76.7% | 7.6% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Poland | 3.2% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 4.8% | 13.5% | -8.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.6% | 37.2% | 5.4% |
| Christian | 52.2% | 46.2% | 6.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cowslip Bank was 70.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 81.1% higher than the Basing & Upton Grey average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Cowslip Bank has the 11th highest crime rate of 54 local areas in Basing & Upton Grey and the 177th highest crime rate of 580 local areas in Basingstoke and Deane .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 114.9%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 92% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65 Cowslip Bank, Basingstoke, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £417,500 | 2025-03-20 | £434,409 |
| 64 Cowslip Bank, Basingstoke, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2024-11-01 | £209,630 |
| 53 Cowslip Bank, Basingstoke, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £162,500 | 2024-02-06 | £180,441 |
| 60 Cowslip Bank, Basingstoke, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £212,000 | 2023-07-05 | £223,315 |
| 54 Cowslip Bank, Basingstoke, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £179,950 | 2021-09-30 | £203,050 |
RG24 8RR 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 | 115 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Other | 0 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Education | 17 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Binfields Primary School Binfields Farm Lane , Chineham RG24 8AJ | 3out of 4 | 907 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marnel Junior School Shetland Road , Popley Way RG24 9PT | - not rated | 1,451 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marnel Community Infant School Shetland Road , Popley Way RG24 9PT | 4out of 4 | 1,481 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South View Infant and Nursery School Off Shooters Way , RG21 5LL | 3out of 4 | 1,535 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Basing Infant School Milkingpen Lane , Old Basing RG24 7DL | 4out of 4 | 1,552 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Vyne Community School Vyne Road , RG21 5PB | 3out of 4 | 2,127 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Costello School Crossborough Hill , London Road RG21 4AL | 2out of 4 | 2,334 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Everest Community Academy Oxford Way , RG24 9UP | 2out of 4 | 2,845 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cranbourne Wessex Close , RG21 3NP | 2out of 4 | 3,970 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aldworth School Western Way , RG22 6HA | 2out of 4 | 4,999 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 | 3,106 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Mary's College Cliddesden Road , RG21 3HF | - not rated | 3,275 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | 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 | 814 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Austen Academy Shakespeare Road , RG24 9BP | - not rated | 1,029 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dove House School Sutton Road , RG21 5SU | 4out of 4 | 1,947 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Maple Ridge School Maple Crescent , RG21 5SX | 3out of 4 | 2,242 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Loddon School Wildmoor Lane , Sherfield-on-Loddon RG27 0JD | - not rated | 3,824 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 Courtyard By Indigo Bakes | The Courtyard At The Lychpit Centre, Great Binfields Road | 245 yd | |
| Grove Bistro | Grove House, Lutyens Close | 510 yd | |
| Bartons Mill | Bartons Lane, Old Basing | 578 yd | |
| Sodexo At Lavazza Professional | Mars Drinks UK Ltd, Armstrong Road | 584 yd | |
| Eurest Catering At Thermofisher Scientific | Oxoid Ltd, Wade Road | 679 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cromwell Tandoori | Cromwell Indian, Great Binfields Road | 220 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 20 Chineham Shopping Centre, Chineham | 836 yd | |
| Greggs | 6 Chineham Shopping Centre, Chineham | 836 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Great Binfields Road, Lychpit | 220 yd | |
| Kitchen Chef | 21 - 22 Chineham Shopping Centre, Chineham | 742 yd | |
| Tesco | Chineham Shopping Centre, Chineham | 827 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | E3, Chineham Shopping Centre | 836 yd | |
| Iceland | Store B, Chineham Shopping Centre | 836 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Intec Fitness (Closed) INTEC 2 INTEC 2 WADE ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 420 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 | 791 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 | 98.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 98.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 98.0% |
| 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 | 118.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.