RG21 3AU is a sought-after residential area on Skippetts Lane East, 0.6km from Black Dam in Basingstoke. Administratively it sits within Eastrop & Grove ward and the Basingstoke constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in RG21, RG21 3AU offers a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. Outside of residential hours, science and business parks with high status workers. At 35 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 62% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £850k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for RG21 3AU are sourced from Output Area E00167868 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SKIPPETTS LANE EAST, RG21 3AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SKIPPETTS LANE EAST, RG21 3AU.
366
35
£ 56,500 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG21 3AU is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. RG21 3AU's low deprivation rank, 62% ownership, and £850k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £850k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG21 3AU. The average age is 34.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 850,000
2 sales · Mean £ 850,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RG21 3AU has low crime rates — 26 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
St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Fairfields Primary School
The Costello School
Cranbourne
King's Furlong Infant School and Nursery
Kings Furlong Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Audleys Wood Hotel0.8 km
- Holiday Inn0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Basingstoke Town Bowling Club0.8 km
- The Golden Lion0.8 km
- The Bounty Inn1.0 km
- The Irish Centre0.9 km
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- BP Grove Road / M&S Simply Food0.0 km
- Nisa Local0.8 km
- Slimming World0.9 km
- Black Dam Stores0.6 km
- Hackwood Stores0.5 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Raj Of Blackdam1.0 km
- Greek Street0.8 km
- The Creation Space Cafe0.9 km
- 14 Forty Catering At De La Rue0.8 km
- Eurest Services At Fujitsu0.8 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co Op0.0 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Black Dam Chinese Kitchen1.0 km
- New City Chinese Takeaway1.0 km
- Beijing House Takeaway0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Basingstoke1.8 km
- Bramley (Hants)8.7 km
- Hook8.9 km
Bus Stops
- Skippets Lane0.1 km
- Skippets Lane0.1 km
- Venture Roundabout0.2 km
- Venture Roundabout0.2 km
- Westfield Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: RG213AU · Data under Open Government Licence