Postcode Analysis Basingstoke and Deane, South East

LIGHTSFIELD, RG23 7BL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LIGHTSFIELD, RG23 7BL.

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Population

319

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 61,200 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RG23 7BL 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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5/10
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9/10
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1/10
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10/10
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2/10
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9/10
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4/10
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9/10
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7/10
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Area Character

RG23 7BL is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £388k, 89% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 24.9% year-on-year.

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

RG23 7BL is a sought-after residential area on Lightsfield, 0.6km 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 7BL offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 89% 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 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £388k, down 24.9% year-on-year. 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 7BL are sourced from Output Area E00114557 (shared with 4 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 7BL. The average age is 43.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.5%
Asian / British Asian1.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.6%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 41%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 295,000

7 sales · Mean £ 300,714

Semi-Detached

£ 363,000

7 sales · Mean £ 355,857

Detached

£ 420,500

4 sales · Mean £ 441,875

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

RG23 7BL has low crime rates — 18 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 offences34
Anti-social behaviour8
Public order5
Criminal damage and arson3
Other theft3

school Local Schools

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Oakley Infant School

Good179 pupils0.7 km
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Oakley Church of England Junior School

Good237 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Oakley Pharmacy0.6 km
  • One Stop0.6 km
  • V & B Butchers0.6 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Barley Mow0.7 km
  • The Fox Inn0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Jolly Olly's Coffee Shop0.6 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co Op0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Overton5.8 km
  • Basingstoke6.4 km
  • Micheldever10.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Lightsfield0.1 km
  • Lightsfield0.1 km
  • Tollgate Close0.1 km
  • Tollgate Close0.1 km
  • Dell Farm0.3 km