Postcode Analysis Basingstoke and Deane, South East

HANDEL CLOSE, RG22 4DJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HANDEL CLOSE, RG22 4DJ.

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Population

310

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 49,900 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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4/10
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5/10
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2/10
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8/10
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8/10
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5/10
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5/10
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5/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. RG22 4DJ's 62% ownership and 39-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 16.3% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

RG22 4DJ is a safe, established residential area on Handel Close, 0.6km from Brighton Hill in Basingstoke. Administratively it sits within Brighton Hill ward and the Basingstoke constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. During the day, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 62% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £285k, down 16.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for RG22 4DJ are sourced from Output Area E00114284 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG22 4DJ. The average age is 38.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.2%
Asian / British Asian7.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.6%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 198,625

4 sales · Mean £ 199,875

Terraced

£ 341,250

6 sales · Mean £ 328,583

Semi-Detached

£ 326,225

1 sales · Mean £ 326,225

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

RG22 4DJ has low crime rates — 30 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.

Violence and sexual offences98
Anti-social behaviour19
Public order15
Criminal damage and arson13
Possession of weapons5

school Local Schools

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Brighton Hill Community School

Good1086 pupils0.2 km
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Chalk Ridge Primary School

Good348 pupils0.5 km
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Manor Field Infant School

Good157 pupils0.6 km
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Manor Field Junior School

Good215 pupils0.6 km
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The Coppice Spring Academy

Inadequate73 pupils0.7 km
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Aldworth School

Requires Improvement885 pupils0.9 km
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St Anne's Catholic Primary School

Inadequate242 pupils1.1 km
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Hatch Warren Junior School

Good349 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Basingstoke Baptist Church Kitchen0.7 km
  • Neils Pharmacy0.2 km
  • Rainbow Rush0.5 km
  • One Stop0.8 km
  • Halfords0.5 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

14 nearby
  • Beechdown Club0.8 km
  • Newman Court Resource Centre0.5 km
  • Saffron Tandoori0.2 km
  • Basingstoke Soccer Centre0.2 km
  • Daddy BBQ0.1 km
  • + 9 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Fish N' Chick'n0.2 km
  • Subway0.2 km
  • HOWAH0.6 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.2 km
  • Papa Johns0.6 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Asda0.6 km
  • Aldi0.6 km
  • Food Warehouse0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Basingstoke3.0 km
  • Bramley (Hants)10.0 km
  • Overton10.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Sullivan Road Surgery0.1 km
  • Community College0.1 km
  • Delius Close0.2 km
  • Brighton Hill Centre0.2 km
  • Brighton Hill Centre0.2 km