Postcode Analysis Basingstoke and Deane, South East

SHEPHERDS WALK, RG23 7BF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHEPHERDS WALK, RG23 7BF.

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Population

344

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 61,200 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RG23 7BF is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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8/10
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10/10
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1/10
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7/10
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9/10
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5/10
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10/10
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Area Character

RG23 7BF is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £416k, 92% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £416k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.

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

RG23 7BF is a sought-after residential area on Shepherds Walk, 0.5km from Oakley, East in Oakley (Basingstoke and Deane). Administratively it sits within Oakley & The Candovers ward and the North West Hampshire constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in RG23, RG23 7BF offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 50, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 92% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £416k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for RG23 7BF are sourced from Output Area E00114559 (shared with 21 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 RG23 7BF. The average age is 50.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.9%
Asian / British Asian0.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.9%
Other / Mixed2.3%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 560,000

1 sales · Mean £ 560,000

Semi-Detached

£ 345,000

2 sales · Mean £ 345,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

RG23 7BF has low crime rates — 11 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 offences18
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary2
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order2

school Local Schools

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Oakley Infant School

Good179 pupils0.8 km
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Oakley Church of England Junior School

Good237 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Oakley Pharmacy0.7 km
  • One Stop0.7 km
  • V & B Butchers0.7 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Barley Mow0.8 km
  • The Fox Inn0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Jolly Olly's Coffee Shop0.7 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co Op0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Overton6.1 km
  • Basingstoke6.1 km
  • Micheldever10.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Tollgate Close0.2 km
  • Tollgate Close0.2 km
  • Pack Lane Crossroads0.2 km
  • Pack Lane Crossroads0.2 km
  • Dell Farm0.3 km