Longfield Close is in North Waltham, Basingstoke and in Basingstoke And Deane district. RG25 2EL is located in the Oakley & The Candovers electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North West Hampshire. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Longfield Close, North Waltham, Basingstoke, RG25 2EL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG25 2DQ, RG25 2SZ, RG25 2SU, RG25 2SY, RG25 2DF, RG25 2DG, RG25 2SX, RG25 2BW, RG25 2ST.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RG25 2EL has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% of residents 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 | 47.7% | 49.5% | 1.8% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 52.3% | 50.5% | -1.8% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
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 2EL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.6% 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 | 23.1% | 27.4% | 4.3% | 37.9% | -10.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.8% | 60.6% | -1.2% | 44.2% | 16.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 1.8% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 6.6% | -3.2% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 3.1% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
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 (90.1%) 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 | 60.8% | 64.3% | 3.5% | 48.4% | 15.9% |
| Good health | 30.4% | 25.8% | -4.6% | 33.6% | -7.8% |
| Fair health | 8.2% | 8.2% | 0.0% | 12.7% | -4.5% |
| Bad health | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
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 2EL this area, 8.3% 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 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.4% | 8.3% | -4.1% | 18.2% | -9.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.3% | 3.1% | -6.2% | 9.6% | -6.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.8% | 17.9% | 4.1% | 13.4% | 4.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 3.5% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 17.5% | 7.7% | 16.9% | 0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 48.9% | 48.5% | -0.4% | 33.8% | 14.7% |
| Other | 3.1% | 1.3% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 2.7% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| White | 98% | 92.1% | -5.9% | 81.4% | 10.7% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 91% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.8% | 91% | -4.8% | 83.2% | 7.8% |
| European Union | 2% | 4.5% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.4% | 90.1% | -4.3% | 83.2% | 6.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.5% | 5.5% | 9.8% | -4.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.2% | 1.4% | -2.8% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.8% | 76.7% | 9.1% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 8.7% | 13.5% | -4.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.2% | 37.2% | 4.0% |
| Christian | 52.6% | 46.2% | 6.4% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Longfield Close was 44.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 23.2% lower than the Oakley & The Candovers average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Longfield Close has the 17th highest crime rate of 43 local areas in Oakley & The Candovers and the 289th highest crime rate of 580 local areas in Basingstoke and Deane .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -16.7%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 89% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Longfield Close, Basingstoke, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2022-04-29 | £609,632 |
| 10 Longfield Close, Basingstoke, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2021-06-30 | £364,193 |
| 12 Longfield Close, Basingstoke, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £412,000 | 2018-08-02 | £505,636 |
| 20 Longfield Close, Basingstoke, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £417,500 | 2015-07-23 | £629,166 |
| 22 Longfield Close, Basingstoke, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2015-05-14 | £394,191 |
RG25 2EL area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 16% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 2EL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 107 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Information and communication | 16 |
| Education | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Waltham Primary School Church Road , North Waltham RG25 2BL | 3out of 4 | 338 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakley Church of England Junior School Oakley Lane , Oakley RG23 7JZ | 3out of 4 | 4,059 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakley Infant School Oakley Lane , Oakley RG23 7JZ | 4out of 4 | 4,261 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's Church of England Primary School Danebury Road , Hatch Warren RG22 4US | 3out of 4 | 5,364 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fox | The Fox Inn, Fox Lane | 764 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cuckoo Meadow RATHBONE PAVILION RATHBONE PAVILION CHURCH ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 386 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 | 74.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 69.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.