RG21 3AD is a safe, established residential area located 0.4km from Black Dam in Basingstoke. Administratively it sits within Eastrop & Grove ward and the Basingstoke constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, RG21 3AD is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. At 42 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 41% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for RG21 3AD are sourced from Output Area E00114428 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RG21 3AD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RG21 3AD.
278
42
£ 51,400 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 41% of tenure in RG21 3AD — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG21 3AD. The average age is 41.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RG21 3AD has low crime rates — 27 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Rucstall Primary School
The Costello School
Fairfields Primary School
St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Cranbourne
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Audleys Wood Hotel1.0 km
- Holiday Inn0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Basingstoke Town Bowling Club0.9 km
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- BP Grove Road / M&S Simply Food0.3 km
- Slimming World0.6 km
- Black Dam Stores0.3 km
- Hackwood Stores0.5 km
- Village Farm Shop1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Raj Of Blackdam0.7 km
- Greek Street0.9 km
- Totally Tennis0.8 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co Op0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Black Dam Chinese Kitchen0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Basingstoke1.8 km
- Hook8.6 km
- Bramley (Hants)8.6 km
Bus Stops
- Venture Roundabout0.1 km
- Venture Roundabout0.1 km
- Chesterfield Road0.3 km
- Chesterfield Road - del nov230.3 km
- Westfield Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: RG213AD · Data under Open Government Licence