HANDEL CLOSE, RG22 4DL House Prices & Local Information

RG22 4DL 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. The daytime character shifts — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 62% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £354k, up 12.7% year-on-year.

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