Longfellow Parade is in Basingstoke and in Basingstoke And Deane district. RG24 9BU is located in the Sherborne St John & Rooksdown electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Basingstoke. This postcode has been in use since 2017-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Longfellow Parade, Basingstoke, RG24 9BU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG24 9AB, RG24 9XW, RG24 9LD, RG24 9XS, RG24 9BX, RG24 9XG, RG24 9XP, RG24 9NB, RG24 9LY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RG24 9BU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.9% 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 | 48.2% | 54.9% | 6.7% | 51.0% | 3.9% |
| Male | 51.8% | 45.1% | -6.7% | 49.0% | -3.9% |
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 9BU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.7% 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 | 51.3% | 55.7% | 4.4% | 37.9% | 17.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.7% | 29.9% | -7.8% | 44.2% | -14.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 2% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 5.3% | 9.5% | 4.2% | 9.1% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 0% | -3.1% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
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 (91.8%) 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 | 56.4% | 54.9% | -1.5% | 48.4% | 6.5% |
| Good health | 33% | 36.9% | 3.9% | 33.6% | 3.3% |
| Fair health | 3.2% | 6.8% | 3.6% | 12.7% | -5.9% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 1.4% | -2.9% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 9BU this area, 8.9% 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 | 11.8% | 8.9% | -2.9% | 18.2% | -9.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.8% | 10.4% | -1.4% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.5% | 13.4% | -4.1% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 3% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14% | 20.3% | 6.3% | 16.9% | 3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.5% | 42.6% | 3.1% | 33.8% | 8.8% |
| Other | 3.5% | 1.5% | -2.0% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.8% 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% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 3.9% | 5.5% | 1.6% | 3.1% | 2.4% |
| Pakistani | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 3.1% | 1.7% | 2.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 3.8% | 2.7% | 0.9% | 2.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 89% | 81.8% | -7.2% | 81.4% | 0.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 82.9% 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 | 85.1% | 82.9% | -2.2% | 83.2% | -0.3% |
| European Union | 7.1% | 5.1% | -2.0% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 3.2% | 3.8% | 0.6% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.5% | 4.5% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.1% | 81.8% | -3.3% | 83.2% | -1.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 8.8% | 7.4% | 9.8% | -1.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.6% | 5.1% | 0.5% | 2.9% | 2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 6% | 2.7% | -3.3% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 1.7% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70% | 76.7% | -6.7% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
| Central and South America | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 19.1% | 13.5% | 5.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 60.5% | 37.2% | 23.3% |
| Christian | 27.4% | 46.2% | -18.8% |
| Hindu | 5.4% | 1.7% | 3.7% |
| Muslim | 2.4% | 6.5% | -4.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Longfellow Parade was 713.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 762.3% higher than the Sherborne St John & Rooksdown average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Longfellow Parade has the highest crime rate of 36 local areas in Sherborne St John & Rooksdown and the 5th highest crime rate of 580 local areas in Basingstoke and Deane .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 536.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 61.0%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 90% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Midgham Close, Basingstoke, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2024-10-04 | £421,407 |
| 12 Midgham Close, Basingstoke, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £387,000 | 2022-11-02 | £410,560 |
| 5 Midgham Close, Basingstoke, Hampshire Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £384,950 | 2018-04-30 | £488,660 |
| 11 Midgham Close, Basingstoke, Hampshire Terraced, a newly built property | £377,950 | 2018-03-29 | £481,728 |
| 12 Midgham Close, Basingstoke, Hampshire Terraced, a newly built property | £354,950 | 2018-03-28 | £452,412 |
| Full-Time Employee | 119 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Retired | 2 |
| Information and communication | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merton Junior School Romsey Close , Popley Way RG24 9HB | 3out of 4 | 1,147 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Merton Infant School Romsey Close , Popley Way RG24 9HB | 3out of 4 | 1,221 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakridge Infant School Oakridge Road , RG21 5RR | 4out of 4 | 1,321 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakridge Junior School Oakridge Road , RG21 5RR | 3out of 4 | 1,427 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Winklebury Junior School Willoughby Way , Off Winklebury Way RG23 8AF | 3out of 4 | 1,486 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 | 2out of 4 | 1,027 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Vyne Community School Vyne Road , RG21 5PB | 3out of 4 | 1,882 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Challoner Catholic Secondary School St Michael's Road , RG22 6SR | 3out of 4 | 3,311 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cranbourne Wessex Close , RG21 3NP | 2out of 4 | 3,373 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Costello School Crossborough Hill , London Road RG21 4AL | 2out of 4 | 3,429 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 | 2,544 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Mary's College Cliddesden Road , RG21 3HF | - not rated | 3,618 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Ashwood Academy Ashwood Way , RG23 8AA | 3out of 4 | 1,049 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saxon Wood School Barron Place , Rooksdown RG24 9NH | 3out of 4 | 1,367 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maple Ridge School Maple Crescent , RG21 5SX | 3out of 4 | 1,713 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dove House School Sutton Road , RG21 5SU | 4out of 4 | 1,969 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Austen Academy Shakespeare Road , RG24 9BP | - not rated | 2,656 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ark | The Ark Conference Centre, Dinwoodie Drive | 212 yd | |
| Costa | North Hampshire Hospital, Aldermaston Road | 212 yd | |
| The Corner Lounge | 2 Century House, Vickers Business Centre | 545 yd | |
| Baxter Storey At Honeywell Avionics | Honeywell Avionics Systems Ltd, Edison Road | 793 yd | |
| Costa | 2 Greenlands Road, Basingstoke | 873 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weybrook Park Golf Club | Rooksdown Lane, Basingstoke | 966 yd | |
| The Soldiers Return | Soldiers Return, 80 Upper Sherborne Road | 1,054 yd | |
| Wellington Social Club | Elmwood Way, Basingstoke | 1,086 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co Op | Southern Co-operative Ltd, 2 Wallingford Road | 855 yd | |
| Co Op | 14 Greenlands Road, Basingstoke | 873 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Horizons Health & Fitness Club (Basingstoke) POPLEY WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 578 yd |
| Rooksdown Community Centre PARK PREWETT ROAD | grass pitches | 705 yd |
| The Everest Health & Leisure Club OXFORD WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 948 yd |
| Sherbourne Road Playing Field PLAYING FIELDS PLAYING FIELDS UPPER SHERBORNE ROAD | grass pitches | 969 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 | 160 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 335.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 47.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.