RG23 7BN is a sought-after residential area on Longfield, 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 7BN offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. By day, the area transitions to a accessible countryside character: higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. At 47 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 94% 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 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £429k. 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 7BN are sourced from Output Area E00114556 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LONGFIELD, RG23 7BN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LONGFIELD, RG23 7BN.
327
47
£ 61,200 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG23 7BN 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.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, RG23 7BN combines high owner-occupation (94%), strong property values (£429k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG23 7BN. The average age is 46.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 429,000
2 sales · Mean £ 429,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RG23 7BN has low crime rates — 25 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.
school Local Schools
Oakley Infant School
Oakley Church of England Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Oakley Pharmacy0.7 km
- One Stop0.7 km
- V & B Butchers0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Barley Mow0.8 km
- The Fox Inn0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Jolly Olly's Coffee Shop0.7 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co Op0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Overton5.8 km
- Basingstoke6.4 km
- Micheldever10.1 km
Bus Stops
- Lightsfield0.0 km
- Lightsfield0.0 km
- Tollgate Close0.2 km
- Tollgate Close0.2 km
- Dell Farm0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: RG237BN · Data under Open Government Licence