Alresford Road is in Preston Candover, Basingstoke and in Basingstoke And Deane district. RG25 2EJ is located in the Oakley & The Candovers electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North East Hampshire. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Alresford Road, Preston Candover, Basingstoke, RG25 2EJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG25 2EH, RG25 2EQ, RG25 2EN, RG25 2EZ, RG25 2EG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RG25 2EJ 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 | 49% | 51.6% | 2.6% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 51% | 48.4% | -2.6% | 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 vicinity of RG25 2EJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 67.8% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 23.3% | 22.5% | -0.8% | 37.9% | -15.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63.7% | 67.8% | 4.1% | 44.2% | 23.6% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 7% | 0.1% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
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 (88.9%) 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 | 58.8% | 58.4% | -0.4% | 48.4% | 10.0% |
| Good health | 31.5% | 30.5% | -1.0% | 33.6% | -3.1% |
| Fair health | 7.8% | 8.5% | 0.7% | 12.7% | -4.2% |
| Bad health | 1.3% | 2% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 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.
In the area around RG25 2EJ this area, 7.3% 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 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.3% | 7.3% | 0.0% | 18.2% | -10.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.4% | 4.6% | -4.8% | 9.6% | -5.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18% | 16.9% | -1.1% | 13.4% | 3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 3.4% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.7% | 16.9% | 2.2% | 16.9% | 0.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 43.7% | 48.3% | 4.6% | 33.8% | 14.5% |
| Other | 4.9% | 2.7% | -2.2% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.1% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 2% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 98.1% | 95.1% | -3.0% | 81.4% | 13.7% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 88.2% 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 | 92.2% | 88.2% | -4.0% | 83.2% | 5.0% |
| European Union | 3.6% | 4.3% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 2.3% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 2% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 0.3% | 3.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.2% | 88.2% | -4.0% | 83.2% | 5.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 8.9% | 8.3% | 9.8% | -0.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 2% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.8% | 0.3% | -5.5% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.1% | 76.7% | 14.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 4% | 13.5% | -9.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.5% | 37.2% | -2.7% |
| Christian | 60.9% | 46.2% | 14.7% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Not answered | 3% | 6.0% | -3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Alresford Road was 25.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 32.9% lower than the Basing & Upton Grey average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Alresford Road has the 18th lowest crime rate of 54 local areas in Basing & Upton Grey and the 173rd lowest crime rate of 580 local areas in Basingstoke and Deane .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.5%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 87% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Hall Alresford Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £15,881,552 | 2024-05-31 | £17,329,818 |
| The Purefoy Arms Alresford Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire Other, an established residential building | £1,050,000 | 2024-02-01 | £1,165,924 |
| The Gables Alresford Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £745,000 | 2019-08-30 | £981,508 |
| Old Timbers Alresford Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £1,185,000 | 2015-09-04 | £1,686,223 |
| The Close Alresford Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £394,000 | 2015-08-11 | £587,191 |
RG25 2EJ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 3% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 18% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
RG25 2EJ 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 | 85 |
| Retired | 64 |
| Self-Employed | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 22 |
| Information and communication | 22 |
| Education | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Other | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preston Candover Church of England Primary School Preston Candover , RG25 2EE | 4out of 4 | 452 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Preston Candover Tennis Club Alresford Road | tennis courts | 413 yd |
| Wield Recreation Ground HILLSIDE HILLSIDE WIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 585 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 76.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 73 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.