RG21 3BD is a safe, established residential area on Grove Road, 0.2km from Black Dam in Basingstoke. Administratively it sits within Eastrop & Grove ward and the Basingstoke constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, RG21 3BD 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. An average age of 42 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 41% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £342k.
Census 2021 statistics for RG21 3BD are sourced from Output Area E00114428 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GROVE ROAD, RG21 3BD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GROVE ROAD, RG21 3BD.
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
With 41% social renting, RG21 3BD is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. 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 3BD. 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
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 332,000
4 sales · Mean £ 332,237
Terraced
£ 340,000
1 sales · Mean £ 340,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RG21 3BD has low crime rates — 25 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
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Basingstoke Town Bowling Club0.8 km
- The Riverdene0.9 km
- Gabardine Bar0.9 km
- Rhu Bar0.9 km
- The Bounty Inn0.9 km
- + 3 more
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- BP Grove Road / M&S Simply Food0.5 km
- Slimming World0.4 km
- A&S Market0.9 km
- Black Dam Stores0.1 km
- Hackwood Stores0.3 km
- + 5 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Crowne Plaza Hotels0.9 km
- Holiday Inn0.3 km
- Premier Inn1.0 km
- Red Lion Hotel0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
17 nearby- Raj Of Blackdam0.5 km
- Karma Gurkha Kitchen0.9 km
- The Lime Leaf0.9 km
- United Reform Church1.0 km
- Dice Tower0.9 km
- + 12 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co Op0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Black Dam Chinese Kitchen0.5 km
- Kings Pizza And Kebab0.9 km
- New City Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Basingstoke1.5 km
- Bramley (Hants)8.3 km
- Hook8.5 km
Bus Stops
- Chesterfield Road - del nov230.1 km
- Chesterfield Road0.1 km
- Gainsborough Road - del nov230.2 km
- Gainsborough Road0.2 km
- Westfield Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: RG213BD · Data under Open Government Licence