Barrington Drive is in Basingstoke and in Basingstoke And Deane district. RG24 9RS is located in the Popley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Basingstoke. This postcode has been in use since 2006-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Barrington Drive, Basingstoke, RG24 9RS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG24 9RY, RG24 9RT, RG24 9RU, RG24 9RZ, RG24 9RW, RG24 9FN, RG24 9PQ, RG24 9PF, RG24 9FG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RG24 9RS is primarily male, with 54.7% of the population 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 | 46.9% | 45.3% | -1.6% | 51.0% | -5.7% |
| Male | 53.1% | 54.7% | 1.6% | 49.0% | 5.7% |
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 9RS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.7% 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 | 49% | 46.7% | -2.3% | 37.9% | 8.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.8% | 29.9% | -10.9% | 44.2% | -14.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 3.3% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 14.1% | 7.3% | 9.1% | 5.0% |
| Widowed | 1% | 4.9% | 3.9% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 (88.8%) 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 | 64.9% | 55.8% | -9.1% | 48.4% | 7.4% |
| Good health | 25.5% | 33% | 7.5% | 33.6% | -0.6% |
| Fair health | 7.5% | 10.3% | 2.8% | 12.7% | -2.4% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 0.9% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -3.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 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 9RS 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 | 11.7% | 8.9% | -2.8% | 18.2% | -9.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.2% | 11.7% | 2.5% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16% | 13.4% | -2.6% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 3.9% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 21.8% | 22.3% | 0.5% | 16.9% | 5.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.5% | 38.5% | 5.0% | 33.8% | 4.7% |
| Other | 5.8% | 1.1% | -4.7% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.3% 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% | 1.3% | -1.6% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 2.9% | 2.1% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 4.2% | 3.9% | -0.3% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
| Black African | 2.9% | 0.9% | -2.0% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 81.2% | 83.3% | 2.1% | 81.4% | 1.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
In this area, 79.1% 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 | 84.1% | 79.1% | -5.0% | 83.2% | -4.1% |
| European Union | 4.6% | 7.3% | 2.7% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 3.8% | 5.1% | 1.3% | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.3% | 5.6% | -0.7% | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.6% | 79.1% | -2.5% | 83.2% | -4.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 12.4% | 11.6% | 9.8% | 2.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.3% | 1.3% | -2.0% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.4% | 6.4% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 4.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.8% | 0.9% | -7.9% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.8% | 76.7% | 1.1% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Poland | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 9.8% | 13.5% | -3.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.8% | 37.2% | 16.6% |
| Christian | 33.3% | 46.2% | -12.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 3% | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Muslim | 3% | 6.5% | -3.5% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Barrington Drive was 122.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 144.1% higher than the Chineham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Barrington Drive has the 11th highest crime rate of 65 local areas in Chineham and the 87th highest crime rate of 580 local areas in Basingstoke and Deane .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 87.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -19.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Barrington Drive, Basingstoke, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2025-02-14 | £264,408 |
| 7 Barrington Drive, Basingstoke, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2024-08-23 | £131,937 |
| 11 Barrington Drive, Basingstoke, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2024-06-28 | £127,821 |
| 19 Barrington Drive, Basingstoke, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2023-04-14 | £455,915 |
| 2 Barrington Drive, Basingstoke, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2023-03-20 | £429,062 |
| Full-Time Employee | 106 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Retired | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Information and communication | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Education | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School Popley Way , RG24 9DX | 3out of 4 | 668 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marnel Community Infant School Shetland Road , Popley Way RG24 9PT | 4out of 4 | 850 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marnel Junior School Shetland Road , Popley Way RG24 9PT | - not rated | 895 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Merton Infant School Romsey Close , Popley Way RG24 9HB | 3out of 4 | 1,119 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Merton Junior School Romsey Close , Popley Way RG24 9HB | 3out of 4 | 1,122 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 | 922 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Vyne Community School Vyne Road , RG21 5PB | 3out of 4 | 1,868 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Costello School Crossborough Hill , London Road RG21 4AL | 2out of 4 | 3,370 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cranbourne Wessex Close , RG21 3NP | 2out of 4 | 4,228 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aldworth School Western Way , RG22 6HA | 2out of 4 | 4,832 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 | 3,201 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Mary's College Cliddesden Road , RG21 3HF | - not rated | 4,014 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Austen Academy Shakespeare Road , RG24 9BP | - not rated | 1,511 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dove House School Sutton Road , RG21 5SU | 4out of 4 | 1,756 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Maple Ridge School Maple Crescent , RG21 5SX | 3out of 4 | 1,789 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Inclusion Hampshire Office 5, the Clock Tower , Chineham Shopping Centre RG24 8BQ | - not rated | 2,110 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ashwood Academy Ashwood Way , RG23 8AA | 3out of 4 | 2,774 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | 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 | 866 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Youngs Fish Bar | Carpenters Down, Basingstoke | 225 yd | |
| CHAKNA | 4 Paice Gardens, Basingstoke | 489 yd | |
| Peter's Takeaway | 1 Fair Isle House, Lindisfarne Close | 995 yd | |
| Shangri-la | Popinjay, Abbey Road | 1,036 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Unit 1, Carpenters Down | 225 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| John Hunt Of Everest Community School (Closed) Popley Way | grass pitches | 632 yd |
| Marnel Junior School SHETLAND ROAD | grass pitches | 771 yd |
| The Everest Health & Leisure Club OXFORD WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 999 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 | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| 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 | 73.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 193.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 27.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.