Crofters Meadow, Lychpit, Basingstoke, RG24 8RX

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RG24 8RX 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%

Partnership Status

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%

Health

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%

Education and Qualifications

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 8RX 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%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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%

Country of Birth

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%

Length of Residence

	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%

Passport Held

	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%

Religion

	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%

Safety

Is Crofters Meadow Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Crofters Meadow was 45.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 24.9% higher than the Basing & Upton Grey average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Crofters Meadow has the 20th highest crime rate of 54 local areas in Basing & Upton Grey and the 265th highest crime rate of 575 local areas in Basingstoke and Deane .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -25.0%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£63,000

Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in RG24 8RX, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Crofters Meadow are based on 19 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Basingstoke And Deane.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Crofters Meadow, Lychpit, Basingstoke, RG24 8RX

Estimated Average Property Prices for RG24 8RX

Average Price
£558,853

Semi-Detached
£566,701

Terraced
£581,143

Detached
£535,725

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Crofters Meadow

Average Price
£592,085

Semi-Detached
£602,736

Terraced
£620,621

Detached
£566,028

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Crofters MeadowStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
5 Crofters Meadow, Basingstoke, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building	£507,550	2022-01-07	£555,217
10 Crofters Meadow, Basingstoke, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£515,000	2021-08-19	£606,427
16 Crofters Meadow, Basingstoke, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£410,000	2020-12-18	£503,728
12 Crofters Meadow, Basingstoke, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£340,000	2014-07-17	£540,698
5 Crofters Meadow, Basingstoke, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building	£348,000	2014-06-23	£547,086

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for RG24 8RX

Employment

RG24 8RX 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.

Economic Activity

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

Employment Industry

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

Schools

Primary

	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	919 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Chineham Park Junior School Shakespeare Road , Popley RG24 9BP	- not rated	1,016 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Chineham Park Infant School Shakespeare Road , Popley RG24 9BP	- not rated	1,016 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Chineham Park Primary School Shakespeare Road , Popley RG24 9BP	- not rated	1,016 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Marnel Junior School Shetland Road , Popley Way RG24 9PT	- not rated	1,431 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Vyne Community School Vyne Road , RG21 5PB	3out of 4	2,106 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Costello Technology College Crossborough Hill , London Road RG21 4AL	- not rated	2,324 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Costello School Crossborough Hill , London Road RG21 4AL	3out of 4	2,324 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Everest Community Academy Oxford Way , RG24 9UP	- not rated	2,823 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Everest Community Academy Oxford Way , RG24 9UP	- not rated	3,021 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Basingstoke College of Technology Worting Road , RG21 8TN	- not rated	3,088 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Queen Mary's College Cliddesden Road , RG21 3HF	- not rated	3,263 yd	Academy 16-19 converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Queen Mary's College Cliddesden Road , RG21 3HF	- not rated	3,337 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Chiltern Way Academy Austen Shakespeare Road , RG24 9BP	- not rated	1,007 yd	Free schools special	No	Mixed	More About School
Dove House School Sutton Road , RG21 5SU	- not rated	1,925 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Dove House Academy Sutton Road , RG21 5SU	4out of 4	1,925 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Maple Ridge School Maple Crescent , RG21 5SX	3out of 4	2,220 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The King's School Key House , Sarum Hill RG21 8SR	- not rated	2,954 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Courtyard By Indigo Bakes	The Courtyard At The Lychpit Centre, Great Binfields Road	395 yd
Grove Bistro	Grove House, Lutyens Close	511 yd
Eurest Catering At Thermofisher Scientific	Oxoid Ltd, Wade Road	549 yd
Sodexo At Lavazza Professional	Mars Drinks UK Ltd, Armstrong Road	568 yd
Lunch Box	Unit 1A, Daneshill Industrial Estate	638 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Cromwell Tandoori	Cromwell Indian, Great Binfields Road	371 yd
Domino's Pizza	20 Chineham Shopping Centre, Chineham	790 yd
Greggs	6 Chineham Shopping Centre, Chineham	790 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tesco	Great Binfields Road, Lychpit	371 yd
Kitchen Chef	21 - 22 Chineham Shopping Centre, Chineham	699 yd
Lidl	Gastons Wood, Chineham	743 yd
The Range	Gastons Wood, Chineham	743 yd
Marks & Spencer Simply Foods	E3, Chineham Shopping Centre	790 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Intec Fitness (Closed) INTEC 2 INTEC 2 WADE ROAD	health and fitness suite, squash courts	306 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	780 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	61.1%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	61.1%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	61.1%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	29.2 Mbit/s
Average download speed	138.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	7.2 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	12.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.