RG21 3AY is a safe, established residential area on Poynings Crescent, 0.6km from Black Dam in Basingstoke. Administratively it sits within Eastrop & Grove ward and the Basingstoke constituency.
For serious buyers, RG21 3AY is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £478k, up 31.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for RG21 3AY are sourced from Output Area E00114430 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
POYNINGS CRESCENT, RG21 3AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for POYNINGS CRESCENT, RG21 3AY.
322
43
£ 51,400 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG21 3AY 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
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, RG21 3AY combines high owner-occupation (77%), strong property values (£478k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 31.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG21 3AY. 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
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 478,750
10 sales · Mean £ 481,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RG21 3AY has low crime rates — 29 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
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Audleys Wood Hotel0.8 km
- Holiday Inn0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Basingstoke Town Bowling Club0.9 km
- The Golden Lion0.9 km
- The Irish Centre1.0 km
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- BP Grove Road / M&S Simply Food0.1 km
- Nisa Local0.9 km
- Slimming World0.8 km
- Black Dam Stores0.5 km
- Hackwood Stores0.5 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Raj Of Blackdam0.9 km
- Greek Street0.9 km
- The Creation Space Cafe1.0 km
- 14 Forty Catering At De La Rue0.9 km
- Eurest Services At Fujitsu0.9 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co Op0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Black Dam Chinese Kitchen0.9 km
- Beijing House Takeaway0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Basingstoke1.8 km
- Bramley (Hants)8.7 km
- Hook8.8 km
Bus Stops
- Venture Roundabout0.2 km
- Venture Roundabout0.2 km
- Skippets Lane0.2 km
- Skippets Lane0.2 km
- Chesterfield Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: RG213AY · Data under Open Government Licence