RG21 4JN is a safe, established residential area on Freemantle Close, 0.9km from South View in Basingstoke. Administratively it sits within Norden ward and the Basingstoke constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, RG21 4JN is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. An average age of 31 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 54% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £250k.
Census 2021 statistics for RG21 4JN are sourced from Output Area E00114528 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FREEMANTLE CLOSE, RG21 4JN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FREEMANTLE CLOSE, RG21 4JN.
589
31
£ 63,000 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG21 4JN 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
With 54% social renting, RG21 4JN is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG21 4JN. The average age is 30.5. 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 dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 250,000
1 sales · Mean £ 250,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RG21 4JN has low crime rates — 49 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
The Austen Academy
South View Infant and Nursery School
South View Junior School
Dove House School
Marnel Junior School
Marnel Community Infant School
The Vyne Community School
Maple Ridge School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Jhoots0.4 km
- Nisa Local At Oakridge Stores0.4 km
- One Stop0.9 km
- One Stop0.8 km
- Travis Perkins1.0 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Oak0.5 km
- The Oak0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
17 nearby- All Four Seasons Catering1.0 km
- Atmosphere Trampoline Park0.5 km
- The Genuine Dining Co0.8 km
- BaxterStorey At Lavazza0.7 km
- Eurest Catering At Thermofisher Scientific1.0 km
- + 12 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Waitrose1.0 km
- Lidl0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Oakridge Fish And Chips0.4 km
- Peter's Takeaway1.0 km
- Sushi Daily1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Basingstoke1.2 km
- Bramley (Hants)6.2 km
- Hook7.9 km
Bus Stops
- Bennet Close0.1 km
- Bennet Close0.2 km
- Rutherford Road0.3 km
- Walnut Way0.4 km
- Walnut Way0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: RG214JN · Data under Open Government Licence