Shakespeare Road is in Basingstoke and in Basingstoke And Deane district. RG24 9DH is located in the Popley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Basingstoke. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Shakespeare Road, Basingstoke, RG24 9DH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG24 9DQ, RG24 9DG, RG24 9DF, RG24 9TT, RG24 9DE, RG24 9TS, RG24 9DJ, RG21 5RW, RG24 9DL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RG24 9DH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 57.2% | 51.7% | -5.5% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 42.8% | 48.3% | 5.5% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 | 33.7% | 39.2% | 5.5% | 37.9% | 1.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48% | 43.1% | -4.9% | 44.2% | -1.1% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 11.5% | 1.6% | 9.1% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 6.9% | 4.3% | -2.6% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.3% | 46.2% | -3.1% | 48.4% | -2.2% |
| Good health | 33% | 34.2% | 1.2% | 33.6% | 0.6% |
| Fair health | 15.2% | 14.3% | -0.9% | 12.7% | 1.6% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 4.1% | 1.6% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 21.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.3% | 22.6% | 3.3% | 18.2% | 4.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 24.3% | 16.8% | -7.5% | 9.6% | 7.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.3% | 14.4% | -0.9% | 13.4% | 1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 4.3% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.9% | 16.8% | 2.9% | 16.9% | -0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.3% | 21.2% | 5.9% | 33.8% | -12.6% |
| Other | 8.9% | 3.8% | -5.1% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.9% | 1.5% | -1.4% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 6.2% | 6.7% | 0.5% | 1.6% | 5.1% |
| Black African | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 84.4% | 84.3% | -0.1% | 81.4% | 2.9% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 82.6% 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 | 84.1% | 82.6% | -1.5% | 83.2% | -0.6% |
| European Union | 4.3% | 7.9% | 3.6% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.6% | 8.3% | 0.7% | 5.6% | 2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83% | 82% | -1.0% | 83.2% | -1.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 11.2% | 10.1% | 9.8% | 1.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.7% | 3% | -1.7% | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 4% | 1.1% | -2.9% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.2% | 2.6% | -4.6% | 1.9% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.4% | 76.7% | -6.3% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 3% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 17.2% | 13.5% | 3.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50% | 37.2% | 12.8% |
| Christian | 36.1% | 46.2% | -10.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Shakespeare Road was 215.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 352.7% higher than the Chineham average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Shakespeare Road has the 4th highest crime rate of 65 local areas in Chineham and the 32nd highest crime rate of 575 local areas in Basingstoke and Deane .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 78.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 53.6%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 84% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Shakespeare Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2024-11-21 | £339,995 |
| 1 Shakespeare Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2022-12-12 | £312,275 |
| 4 Shakespeare Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2021-03-19 | £318,061 |
| Rahul Neha, 13 Shakespeare Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2021-02-18 | £321,390 |
| 3 Shakespeare Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2020-08-28 | £335,816 |
| Full-Time Employee | 79 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marnel Junior School Shetland Road , Popley Way RG24 9PT | - not rated | 524 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marnel Junior School Shetland Road , Popley Way RG24 9PT | 4out of 4 | 526 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chineham Park Junior School Shakespeare Road , Popley RG24 9BP | - not rated | 600 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chineham Park Infant School Shakespeare Road , Popley RG24 9BP | - not rated | 600 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chineham Park Primary School Shakespeare Road , Popley RG24 9BP | - not rated | 600 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 | 952 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Everest Community Academy Oxford Way , RG24 9UP | - not rated | 1,258 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Everest Community Academy Oxford Way , RG24 9UP | - not rated | 1,459 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Everest Community College Oxford Way , RG24 9UP | - not rated | 1,459 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Costello Technology College Crossborough Hill , London Road RG21 4AL | - not rated | 2,295 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 | 2,305 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Mary's College Cliddesden Road , RG21 3HF | - not rated | 2,993 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Mary's College Cliddesden Road , RG21 3HF | - not rated | 3,070 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 | 596 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dove House School Sutton Road , RG21 5SU | - not rated | 785 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dove House Academy Sutton Road , RG21 5SU | 4out of 4 | 785 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Maple Ridge School Maple Crescent , RG21 5SX | 3out of 4 | 953 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The King's School Key House , Sarum Hill RG21 8SR | - not rated | 2,305 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hope Cafe | St Gabriels Church, Tewkesbury Close | 340 yd | |
| The Nannies Kitchen | Oakridge Hall For All, Forsythia Walk | 501 yd | |
| Atmosphere Trampoline Park | Unit B, Rutherford Road | 754 yd | |
| Dee Dee's At The Range | The Range, Gastons Wood | 1,009 yd | |
| Caffe Pausa | Dunelm Mill, Gastons Wood | 1,009 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Oak | 38 Cherry Tree Walk, Basingstoke | 333 yd | |
| The Oak | 38 Cherry Tree Walk, Basingstoke | 333 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakridge Fish And Chips | 2 Vivian Road, Basingstoke | 500 yd | |
| Shangri-la | Popinjay, Abbey Road | 608 yd | |
| Peter's Takeaway | 1 Fair Isle House, Lindisfarne Close | 754 yd | |
| Youngs Fish Bar | Carpenters Down, Basingstoke | 788 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Unit 1, Carpenters Down | 788 yd | |
| Lidl | Gastons Wood, Chineham | 1,009 yd | |
| The Range | Gastons Wood, Chineham | 1,009 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| John Hunt Of Everest Community School (Closed) Popley Way | grass pitches | 365 yd |
| Marnel Junior School SHETLAND ROAD | grass pitches | 527 yd |
| Dove House School SUTTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 784 yd |
| Vyne Community School Vyne Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 929 yd |
| Maple Ridge School MAPLE CRESCENT | grass pitches, swimming pool | 984 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 | 69.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 69.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 69.0% |
| 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 | 58 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 138.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.