The RG21 8SW postcode is in Basingstoke and Deane, Hampshire postcode town, within South East, England region.
For comprehensive crime statistics in the RG21 8SW area, explore the RG21 8SW Crime Rates page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the RG21 8SW area, visit the RG21 8SW House Prices
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | RG21 |
| Ward | Eastrop & Grove |
| Middle layer Super Output Area | Basingstoke Central, Black Dam & Eastrop |
| Lower Tier Local Authority | Basingstoke and Deane |
| Upper Tier Local Authority | Hampshire |
| Region | South East |
| Country | England |
| Travel To Work Area | Basingstoke |
| Police Force | Hampshire |
| NHS Care Board | NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board |
| Electoral ward | Eastrop & Grove |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency | Basingstoke |
| Multiple Deprivation Index | 6649 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Private renting new arrivals / Households in terraces and flats / Rural Growth Areas, while the work-zone classification is Multiethnic urban high streets.
Nearby PlacesThe nearest places is Kings Furlong(0.58 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is Flaxfield Court(0.02 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Basingstoke(0.34 mi)
The nearest airport is Southampton Airport Parkway(24.70 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basingstoke College of Technology0, Good | 16-99 | RG21 8TN (0.18 mi) | Details |
| Fairfields Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 4-11 | RG21 3DH (0.35 mi) | Details |
| Queen Mary's College0, Good | 16-19 | RG21 3HF (0.59 mi) | Details |
| The Costello SchoolSecondary, Good | 11-16 | RG21 4AL (0.59 mi) | Details |
| CranbourneSecondary, Good | 11-16 | RG21 3NP (0.61 mi) | Details |
| St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 4-11 | RG21 3JU (0.63 mi) | Details |
| Kings Furlong Junior SchoolPrimary, Good | 7-11 | RG21 8YJ (0.65 mi) | Details |
| King's Furlong Infant School and NurseryPrimary, Requires improvement | 2-7 | RG21 8YJ (0.65 mi) | Details |
| The Vyne Community SchoolSecondary, Good | 11-16 | RG21 5PB (0.67 mi) | Details |
| Dove House AcademySecondary, Outstanding | 11-19 | RG21 5SU (0.73 mi) | Details |
| Maple Ridge SchoolPrimary, Good | 4-11 | RG21 5SX (0.73 mi) | Details |
| Oakridge Junior SchoolPrimary, Good | 7-11 | RG21 5RR (0.82 mi) | Details |
| Oakridge Infant SchoolPrimary, Good | 2-7 | RG21 5RR (0.82 mi) | Details |
| South View Junior SchoolPrimary, Good | 7-11 | RG21 5LL (0.90 mi) | Details |
| South View Infant and Nursery SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-7 | RG21 5LL (0.90 mi) | Details |
| Rucstall Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 4-11 | RG21 3EX (0.97 mi) | Details |
| Limington House SchoolAll Through, Good | 4-19 | RG22 6PS (0.99 mi) | Details |
The nearest GP to this postcode is BRAMBLYS GRANGE MEDICAL PRACTICE(0.32 mi). Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
| Name | Telephone | Postcode |
|---|---|---|
| bramblys grange medical practiceActivedickson house, crown hghts, alencon link, basingstoke, hampshire | 01256467778 | RG21 7AP |
| crown heights medical centreActivecrown heights med ctr, 2 dickson house, crown heights, alencon link, basingstoke | 01256329021 | RG21 7AN |
The population of RG218SW is 326 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.
The average age of people living in the nearby area is 40 years old. The top three age distributions are: Between 25 to 34 (1745), Between 35 to 44 (1253), and Below 14 (1074).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 225 people, followed by White: Other White with a total of 49.
Regarding education, 91 adults have Level 4, while 44 have No qualifications.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Not deprived in any dimension (511), followed by at least Deprived in one dimension (417).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned No religion (142), followed by Christian (131).
The NS-SEC defines and measures social class and is considered a reliable indicator of a person's class status. As per the 2021 census, most of the population has Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations (56) followed by Semi-routine occupations (46), and Higher managerial, administrative and professional occupations (44).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (901), and 265 adults mentioned they are Retired.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1409) and Middle East and Asia (186).