Loader Drive is in Basingstoke and in Basingstoke And Deane district. RG24 9NQ is located in the Sherborne St John & Rooksdown electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North East Hampshire. This postcode has been in use since 2019-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Loader Drive, Basingstoke, RG24 9NQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG24 9EU, RG24 9SW, RG24 9GY, RG24 9RJ, RG24 9TB, RG24 9TD, RG24 9GH, RG24 9GX, RG24 9NB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RG24 9NQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.9% | 51.6% | -2.3% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 46.1% | 48.4% | 2.3% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 9NQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.3% 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 | 25.6% | 43.3% | 17.7% | 37.9% | 5.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.4% | 48.9% | -1.5% | 44.2% | 4.7% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 1.1% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 6.5% | -2.7% | 9.1% | -2.6% |
| Widowed | 12.2% | 0.3% | -11.9% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (92.5%) 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 | 46.4% | 60% | 13.6% | 48.4% | 11.6% |
| Good health | 30.5% | 32.5% | 2.0% | 33.6% | -1.1% |
| Fair health | 14.6% | 5.7% | -8.9% | 12.7% | -7.0% |
| Bad health | 6.5% | 1.3% | -5.2% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 0.4% | -1.5% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 9NQ this area, 6.9% 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 52.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.6% | 6.9% | -13.7% | 18.2% | -11.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.5% | 5.9% | -5.6% | 9.6% | -3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.7% | 12% | 1.3% | 13.4% | -1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 3.5% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.2% | 18.7% | 9.5% | 16.9% | 1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 43.5% | 52.3% | 8.8% | 33.8% | 18.5% |
| Other | 3.1% | 0.8% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -2.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.1% | -0.3% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 12.6% | 12.0% | 3.1% | 9.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 3.8% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 4.6% | 4.3% | 2.5% | 2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 95.5% | 69.9% | -25.6% | 81.4% | -11.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
In this area, 75.1% 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 | 93.2% | 75.1% | -18.1% | 83.2% | -8.1% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 6.7% | 4.4% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 1% | 4.4% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 11.9% | 9.6% | 5.6% | 6.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.2% | 74.7% | -18.5% | 83.2% | -8.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 14.6% | 14.0% | 9.8% | 4.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.3% | 5.5% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.9% | 1.5% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.9% | 76.7% | -1.8% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 5.1% | 1.2% | 3.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 10.1% | 13.5% | -3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.2% | 37.2% | 12.0% |
| Christian | 26.1% | 46.2% | -20.1% |
| Buddhist | 3.4% | 0.5% | 2.9% |
| Hindu | 9.8% | 1.7% | 8.1% |
| Muslim | 3.1% | 6.5% | -3.4% |
| Sikh | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Loader Drive was 23.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 28.9% lower than the Bramley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Loader Drive has the 21st lowest crime rate of 62 local areas in Bramley and the 151st lowest crime rate of 580 local areas in Basingstoke and Deane .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -14.7%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 96% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Loader Drive, Basingstoke, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2024-06-21 | £440,108 |
| 2 Loader Drive, Basingstoke, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2024-04-26 | £456,630 |
| 1 Loader Drive, Basingstoke, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £387,000 | 2023-06-05 | £422,645 |
| 2 Loader Drive, Basingstoke, Hampshire Detached, a newly built property | £404,000 | 2019-09-27 | £505,240 |
| 6 Loader Drive, Basingstoke, Hampshire Detached, a newly built property | £534,000 | 2019-06-28 | £693,344 |
RG24 9NQ 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 | 256 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Retired | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Information and communication | 17 |
| Other | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winklebury Junior School Willoughby Way , Off Winklebury Way RG23 8AF | 3out of 4 | 1,175 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Winklebury Infant School Willoughby Way , Winklebury RG23 8AF | 3out of 4 | 1,214 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakridge Infant School Oakridge Road , RG21 5RR | 4out of 4 | 1,544 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Merton Junior School Romsey Close , Popley Way RG24 9HB | 3out of 4 | 1,556 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Merton Infant School Romsey Close , Popley Way RG24 9HB | 3out of 4 | 1,622 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 | 1,499 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Vyne Community School Vyne Road , RG21 5PB | 3out of 4 | 2,132 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Challoner Catholic Secondary School St Michael's Road , RG22 6SR | 3out of 4 | 2,973 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aldworth School Western Way , RG22 6HA | 2out of 4 | 3,256 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cranbourne Wessex Close , RG21 3NP | 2out of 4 | 3,259 yd | Community 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 | 2,540 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Mary's College Cliddesden Road , RG21 3HF | - not rated | 3,626 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 | 754 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saxon Wood School Barron Place , Rooksdown RG24 9NH | 3out of 4 | 920 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maple Ridge School Maple Crescent , RG21 5SX | 3out of 4 | 1,968 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dove House School Sutton Road , RG21 5SU | 4out of 4 | 2,250 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Limington House School St Andrew's Road , RG22 6PS | 3out of 4 | 2,686 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ark | The Ark Conference Centre, Dinwoodie Drive | 293 yd | |
| Costa | North Hampshire Hospital, Aldermaston Road | 293 yd | |
| Costa | 2 Greenlands Road, Basingstoke | 486 yd | |
| The Corner Lounge | 2 Century House, Vickers Business Centre | 661 yd | |
| Baxter Storey At Honeywell Avionics | Honeywell Avionics Systems Ltd, Edison Road | 906 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wellington Social Club | Elmwood Way, Basingstoke | 678 yd | |
| Weybrook Park Golf Club | Rooksdown Lane, Basingstoke | 747 yd | |
| The Winkle | Winklebury Way, Basingstoke | 1,011 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winklebury Fish And Chips | 56 Watson Way, Basingstoke | 1,019 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co Op | 14 Greenlands Road, Basingstoke | 486 yd | |
| Farmfoods Ltd | Winklebury Way, Basingstoke | 820 yd | |
| Aldi | Winklebury Way, Basingstoke | 820 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rooksdown Community Centre PARK PREWETT ROAD | grass pitches | 388 yd |
| Horizons Health & Fitness Club (Basingstoke) POPLEY WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 880 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.