Nursery Close is in Chineham, Basingstoke and in Basingstoke And Deane district. RG24 8TA 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 Nursery Close, Chineham, Basingstoke, RG24 8TA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG24 8LR, RG24 8TE, RG24 8TB, RG24 8LU, RG24 8RN, RG24 8RF, RG24 8TD, RG24 8XY, RG24 8RA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RG24 8TA has a slightly higher male population, with 52.1% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.6% | 47.9% | 0.3% | 51.0% | -3.1% |
| Male | 52.4% | 52.1% | -0.3% | 49.0% | 3.1% |
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 8TA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.5% 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 | 27.5% | 30.3% | 2.8% | 37.9% | -7.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.9% | 59.5% | -0.4% | 44.2% | 15.3% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 2.8% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 4.9% | -3.5% | 9.1% | -4.2% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 2.5% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
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 (91.3%) 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 | 59.3% | 59.3% | 0.0% | 48.4% | 10.9% |
| Good health | 31.3% | 32% | 0.7% | 33.6% | -1.6% |
| Fair health | 7.5% | 7.4% | -0.1% | 12.7% | -5.3% |
| Bad health | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -3.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 8TA this area, 7.4% 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 | 7.3% | 7.4% | 0.1% | 18.2% | -10.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.9% | 9.2% | -5.7% | 9.6% | -0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.8% | 12.4% | -7.4% | 13.4% | -1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 3.9% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 24.1% | 12.6% | 16.9% | 7.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.8% | 39.7% | -1.1% | 33.8% | 5.9% |
| Other | 2.7% | 3.2% | 0.5% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 3.9% | 4.1% | 0.2% | 0.7% | 3.4% |
| Indian | 3% | 4.7% | 1.7% | 3.1% | 1.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 89.2% | 84.6% | -4.6% | 81.4% | 3.2% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 2.7% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
In this area, 84.9% 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 | 89.8% | 84.9% | -4.9% | 83.2% | 1.7% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 3.9% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.7% | 6.8% | 1.1% | 5.6% | 1.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.2% | 85.1% | -4.1% | 83.2% | 1.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 11% | 11.0% | 9.8% | 1.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 0.3% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.1% | 3% | -5.1% | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87% | 76.7% | 10.3% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 6.5% | 13.5% | -7.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.1% | 37.2% | 7.9% |
| Christian | 43.6% | 46.2% | -2.6% |
| Hindu | 3.9% | 1.7% | 2.2% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Nursery Close was 21.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 56.9% lower than the Chineham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Nursery Close has the 10th lowest crime rate of 65 local areas in Chineham and the 133rd lowest crime rate of 580 local areas in Basingstoke and Deane .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Nursery Close, Basingstoke, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2023-01-19 | £287,010 |
| 11 Nursery Close, Basingstoke, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2022-11-25 | £308,131 |
| 9 Nursery Close, Basingstoke, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £292,000 | 2022-10-06 | £310,396 |
| 7 Nursery Close, Basingstoke, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2022-07-26 | £288,327 |
| 8 Nursery Close, Basingstoke, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2020-10-26 | £305,167 |
RG24 8TA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 114 |
| Retired | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 42 |
| Information and communication | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 161 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Four Lanes Infant School Hanmore Road , Chineham RG24 8PQ | 4out of 4 | 267 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Binfields Primary School Binfields Farm Lane , Chineham RG24 8AJ | 3out of 4 | 1,071 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marnel Community Infant School Shetland Road , Popley Way RG24 9PT | 4out of 4 | 1,915 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marnel Junior School Shetland Road , Popley Way RG24 9PT | - not rated | 1,984 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Everest Community Academy Oxford Way , RG24 9UP | 2out of 4 | 3,244 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Vyne Community School Vyne Road , RG21 5PB | 3out of 4 | 3,380 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Costello School Crossborough Hill , London Road RG21 4AL | 2out of 4 | 4,104 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 4,635 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Mary's College Cliddesden Road , RG21 3HF | - not rated | 5,016 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 | 1,018 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Austen Academy Shakespeare Road , RG24 9BP | - not rated | 2,202 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Loddon School Wildmoor Lane , Sherfield-on-Loddon RG27 0JD | - not rated | 2,248 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherfield School Reading Road , Sherfield-on-Loddon RG27 0HU | - not rated | 3,153 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dove House School Sutton Road , RG21 5SU | 4out of 4 | 3,191 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christ Church | Reading Road, Chineham | 256 yd | |
| Pizzeria Gali | Spindlewood, Stag Oak Lane | 778 yd | |
| Chineham Indian Cuisine | 1 Reading Road, Chineham | 894 yd | |
| Hemmersbach UK Ltd | Lime Tree Gate, Crockford Lane | 916 yd | |
| Greek Street | Unit 8, Chineham Shopping Centre | 955 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Chineham Arms | Ajax Close, Chineham | 821 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | 20 Chineham Shopping Centre, Chineham | 1,023 yd | |
| Greggs | 6 Chineham Shopping Centre, Chineham | 1,023 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Chineham Shopping Centre, Chineham | 1,016 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | E3, Chineham Shopping Centre | 1,023 yd | |
| Iceland | Store B, Chineham Shopping Centre | 1,023 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Four Lanes Community Junior School HANMORE ROAD | grass pitches | 283 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (Basingstoke) UNIT 2 UNIT 2 STAG OAK LANE | health and fitness suite | 806 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 | 1,038 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 | 85.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 85.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 85.7% |
| 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 | 70.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 102.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.