RG21 3AX is a safe, established residential area on Grove Road, 0.6km from Black Dam in Basingstoke. Administratively it sits within Eastrop & Grove ward and the Basingstoke constituency.
For serious buyers, RG21 3AX is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 77% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £780k.
Census 2021 statistics for RG21 3AX are sourced from Output Area E00114430 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GROVE ROAD, RG21 3AX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GROVE ROAD, RG21 3AX.
322
43
£ 51,400 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG21 3AX is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. RG21 3AX's low deprivation rank, 77% ownership, and £780k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £780k 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 3AX. The average age is 43.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 852,500
2 sales · Mean £ 852,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RG21 3AX has low crime rates — 23 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
Fairfields Primary School
St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided 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 Hotel0.9 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 World0.8 km
- Black Dam Stores0.5 km
- Hackwood Stores0.4 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Raj Of Blackdam0.9 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 Kitchen0.9 km
- New City Chinese Takeaway1.0 km
- Beijing House Takeaway0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Basingstoke1.7 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 Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: RG213AX · Data under Open Government Licence