Poultons Close is in Overton, Basingstoke and in Basingstoke And Deane district. RG25 3LX is located in the Whitchurch, Overton & Laverstoke 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 Poultons Close, Overton, Basingstoke, RG25 3LX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG25 3LU, RG25 3LT, RG25 3LY, RG25 3LR, RG25 3LW, RG25 3LZ, RG25 3NA, RG25 3LN, RG25 3LD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RG25 3LX 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 | 46.5% | 51.6% | 5.1% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 53.5% | 48.4% | -5.1% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 23.8% | 34.3% | 10.5% | 37.9% | -3.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.4% | 48.3% | -7.1% | 44.2% | 4.1% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1.5% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 10.8% | 7.6% | -3.2% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 8.3% | 8.2% | -0.1% | 6.1% | 2.1% |
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 | 38.8% | 53.4% | 14.6% | 48.4% | 5.0% |
| Good health | 42.7% | 31.5% | -11.2% | 33.6% | -2.1% |
| Fair health | 14.3% | 12.9% | -1.4% | 12.7% | 0.2% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 2% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.2% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 22.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 43.3% | 26.7% | -16.6% | 18.2% | 8.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.8% | 10.9% | 0.1% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.4% | 11.6% | -3.8% | 13.4% | -1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 5.5% | 0.5% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.3% | 18.8% | 12.5% | 16.9% | 1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.8% | 22.8% | 7.0% | 33.8% | -11.0% |
| Other | 3.3% | 3.6% | 0.3% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.3% 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 | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 96.9% | 96.3% | -0.6% | 81.4% | 14.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 94.9% 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 | 92% | 94.9% | 2.9% | 83.2% | 11.7% |
| European Union | 3.8% | 2.9% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.1% | 0% | -3.1% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| 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 | 91.3% | 94.2% | 2.9% | 83.2% | 11.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 5.1% | 3.4% | 9.8% | -4.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 0.5% | -1.2% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 0.2% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 0% | -3.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.2% | 76.7% | 2.5% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| No passport held | 18.9% | 13.5% | 5.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.5% | 37.2% | 8.3% |
| Christian | 50.4% | 46.2% | 4.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 2.9% | 6.0% | -3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Poultons Close was 16.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 70.6% lower than the Oakley & The Candovers average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Poultons Close has the 10th lowest crime rate of 43 local areas in Oakley & The Candovers and the 100th lowest crime rate of 580 local areas in Basingstoke and Deane .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 40.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Dallence House Poultons Close, Basingstoke, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £144,000 | 2015-06-30 | £189,464 |
| 2 Dallence House Poultons Close, Basingstoke, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £112,500 | 2012-03-23 | £178,295 |
| 1 Dallence House Poultons Close, Basingstoke, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £147,000 | 2007-05-31 | £210,922 |
| 1 Dallence House Poultons Close, Basingstoke, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £97,500 | 2004-10-19 | £154,757 |
| 1 Dallence House Poultons Close, Basingstoke, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2002-11-08 | £211,507 |
RG25 3LX 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 | 134 |
| Retired | 77 |
| Part-Time Employee | 48 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 32 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Education | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overton Church of England Primary School Court Drove , Overton RG25 3ES | 4out of 4 | 1,116 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitchurch Church of England Primary School Daniel Road , RG28 7LS | 3out of 4 | 5,010 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Testbourne Community School Micheldever Road , RG28 7JF | 4out of 4 | 5,261 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redfort Tandoori | 20 Winchester Street, Overton | 633 yd | |
| Amore | 19 Winchester Street, Overton | 737 yd | |
| Honesty At Caviste | 9 Winchester Street, Overton | 737 yd | |
| Overton Gallery | 20 High Street, Overton | 761 yd | |
| Emporia | 2C High Street, Overton | 761 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Greyhound | 46 Winchester Street, Overton | 633 yd | |
| Harber Inns Ltd At The Red Lion | Red Lion Inn, 37 High Street | 675 yd | |
| Overton Football Club | Overton Recreation Centre, Bridge Street | 802 yd | |
| Upham Inns At The White Hart | White Hart Inn, London Road | 802 yd | |
| The Old House At Home | Station Road, Overton | 975 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | 10 Winchester Street, Overton | 633 yd | |
| Oriental | 15 High Street, Overton | 725 yd | |
| Mariners Fish And Chips | 9 High Street, Overton | 725 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co Op | 15 - 17 Winchester Street, Overton | 737 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Town Meadow HIGH STREET | golf | 672 yd |
| Bridge Street Sports Ground Bridge Street | grass pitches, tennis courts | 890 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 | 41.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 39.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 60.66 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 60.66 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 18.69 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.