Buckfast Close is in Basingstoke and in Basingstoke And Deane district. RG24 9HD 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 Buckfast Close, Basingstoke, RG24 9HD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG24 9HB, RG24 9HE, RG24 9HQ, RG24 9HF, RG24 9AW, RG24 9NY, RG24 9HA, RG24 9HG, RG24 9EW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RG24 9HD has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.6% of the population 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 | 53.9% | 56.6% | 2.7% | 51.0% | 5.6% |
| Male | 46.1% | 43.4% | -2.7% | 49.0% | -5.6% |
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 | 30% | 32.4% | 2.4% | 37.9% | -5.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.8% | 45.4% | -0.4% | 44.2% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 6.4% | 2.4% | -4.0% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 11.8% | 9.2% | -2.6% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 10.6% | 4.7% | 6.1% | 4.5% |
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 | 44.6% | 43.8% | -0.8% | 48.4% | -4.6% |
| Good health | 37.6% | 38.2% | 0.6% | 33.6% | 4.6% |
| Fair health | 14.4% | 15% | 0.6% | 12.7% | 2.3% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 2.2% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.6% | 18.7% | -5.9% | 18.2% | 0.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.7% | 16.3% | -0.4% | 9.6% | 6.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.7% | 12% | -7.7% | 13.4% | -1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 4.3% | 3.3% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.3% | 18.2% | 3.9% | 16.9% | 1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.7% | 25.4% | 6.7% | 33.8% | -8.4% |
| Other | 4.9% | 5.3% | 0.4% | 2.8% | 2.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 4.4% | 9.3% | 4.9% | 3.1% | 6.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.6% | 6.2% |
| Black African | 1.8% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 2.5% | 0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% | 1.2% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| White | 90.8% | 71% | -19.8% | 81.4% | -10.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.2% | 2.4% |
| Other | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
In this area, 69.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.6% | 69.7% | -15.9% | 83.2% | -13.5% |
| European Union | 7% | 10.1% | 3.1% | 6.1% | 4.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 3.7% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.2% | 14.6% | 9.4% | 5.6% | 9.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.2% | 69.4% | -15.8% | 83.2% | -13.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 14.2% | 13.8% | 9.8% | 4.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.4% | 5.6% | -1.8% | 2.9% | 2.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.4% | 2.6% | -1.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 8.2% | 5.6% | 1.9% | 6.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.3% | 76.7% | -16.4% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 8.2% | 1.2% | 7.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 19.5% | 13.5% | 6.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.3% | 37.2% | -0.9% |
| Christian | 48.3% | 46.2% | 2.1% |
| Buddhist | 3.7% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Hindu | 6.7% | 1.7% | 5.0% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Buckfast Close was 87.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 75.8% higher than the Chineham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Buckfast Close has the 17th highest crime rate of 65 local areas in Chineham and the 136th highest crime rate of 580 local areas in Basingstoke and Deane .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 74.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -25.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Buckfast Close, Basingstoke, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2025-05-19 | £347,551 |
| 4 Buckfast Close, Basingstoke, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £290,500 | 2024-08-30 | £295,120 |
| 37 Buckfast Close, Basingstoke, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2023-02-28 | £277,606 |
| 28 Buckfast Close, Basingstoke, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2022-07-29 | £287,666 |
| 6 Buckfast Close, Basingstoke, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2022-03-25 | £284,193 |
RG24 9HD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 91 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 278 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Merton Infant School Romsey Close , Popley Way RG24 9HB | 3out of 4 | 357 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School Popley Way , RG24 9DX | 3out of 4 | 640 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakridge Infant School Oakridge Road , RG21 5RR | 4out of 4 | 872 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakridge Junior School Oakridge Road , RG21 5RR | 3out of 4 | 944 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 | 366 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Vyne Community School Vyne Road , RG21 5PB | 3out of 4 | 1,251 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Costello School Crossborough Hill , London Road RG21 4AL | 2out of 4 | 2,904 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cranbourne Wessex Close , RG21 3NP | 2out of 4 | 3,306 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Challoner Catholic Secondary School St Michael's Road , RG22 6SR | 3out of 4 | 3,693 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 2,329 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Mary's College Cliddesden Road , RG21 3HF | - not rated | 3,309 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maple Ridge School Maple Crescent , RG21 5SX | 3out of 4 | 1,095 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dove House School Sutton Road , RG21 5SU | 4out of 4 | 1,267 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ashwood Academy Ashwood Way , RG23 8AA | 3out of 4 | 1,592 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Austen Academy Shakespeare Road , RG24 9BP | - not rated | 1,781 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saxon Wood School Barron Place , Rooksdown RG24 9NH | 3out of 4 | 2,248 yd | Community special school | Yes | 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 | 737 yd | |
| The Corner Lounge | 2 Century House, Vickers Business Centre | 873 yd | |
| Baxter Storey At Honeywell Avionics | Honeywell Avionics Systems Ltd, Edison Road | 883 yd | |
| The Ark | The Ark Conference Centre, Dinwoodie Drive | 1,038 yd | |
| Costa | North Hampshire Hospital, Aldermaston Road | 1,038 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Soldiers Return | Soldiers Return, 80 Upper Sherborne Road | 665 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shangri-la | Popinjay, Abbey Road | 466 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co Op | Southern Co-operative Ltd, 2 Wallingford Road | 245 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Everest Health & Leisure Club OXFORD WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 424 yd |
| Horizons Health & Fitness Club (Basingstoke) POPLEY WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 560 yd |
| Sherbourne Road Playing Field PLAYING FIELDS PLAYING FIELDS UPPER SHERBORNE ROAD | grass pitches | 683 yd |
| Whiteditch Playing Fields (Closed) Sherborne Road | grass pitches | 985 yd |
| John Hunt Of Everest Community School (Closed) Popley Way | grass pitches | 993 yd |
| Maple Ridge School MAPLE CRESCENT | grass pitches, swimming pool | 998 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 142 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.