RG21 3AF is an up-and-coming urban area on Hackwood Road, 0.7km from Eastrop in Basingstoke. Administratively it sits within Eastrop & Grove ward and the Basingstoke constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a public administration and security zone — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. Residents here average 58 years — a mature, stable demographic with deep roots in the area and very low property turnover. 63% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 129 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £367k.
Census 2021 statistics for RG21 3AF are sourced from Output Area E00185003 (shared with 103 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HACKWOOD ROAD, RG21 3AF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HACKWOOD ROAD, RG21 3AF.
267
58
£ 51,400 /yr
35%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG21 3AF represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
RG21 3AF is a mixed residential postcode — average age 58, 63% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £367k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG21 3AF. The average age is 58.4. 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 mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 275,000
2 sales · Mean £ 275,000
Semi-Detached
£ 379,000
8 sales · Mean £ 389,750
Flat
£ 225,000
1 sales · Mean £ 225,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around RG21 3AF is above average at 129 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
Fairfields Primary School
The Costello School
Rucstall Primary School
St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Cranbourne
King's Furlong Infant School and Nursery
Kings Furlong Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
48 nearby- The Anvil1.0 km
- HMV0.7 km
- Holland And Barrett0.7 km
- Hotel Chocolat Stores0.7 km
- MCKS Food Pantry1.0 km
- + 43 more
Restaurant, Cafe
60 nearby- Costa0.9 km
- Cafe Giardino0.7 km
- Chi Street Food0.7 km
- Church Cottage Community Cafe0.7 km
- K&Z Group Limited At Pret A Manger0.8 km
- + 55 more
Takeaway Shop
25 nearby- KFC0.9 km
- Subway0.9 km
- Sushi Daily1.0 km
- Shakeaway0.8 km
- Beijing House Takeaway1.0 km
- + 20 more
Pub, NightClub
19 nearby- The Angel0.7 km
- Basingstoke Town Bowling Club0.2 km
- Basingstoke Conservative Club0.7 km
- The Riverdene0.9 km
- Bar Fever0.5 km
- + 14 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- Iceland0.6 km
- Marks & Spencer0.7 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Co Op0.7 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Crowne Plaza Hotels1.0 km
- Holiday Inn0.7 km
- Premier Inn0.4 km
- Red Lion Hotel0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Basingstoke1.0 km
- Bramley (Hants)8.0 km
- Hook8.8 km
Bus Stops
- Applegarth Close0.0 km
- Applegarth Close0.1 km
- Park Gates0.2 km
- Victoria Street0.4 km
- Costello Technology College0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: RG213AF · Data under Open Government Licence