Postcode Analysis Basingstoke and Deane, South East

MEDWAY AVENUE, RG23 7DP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MEDWAY AVENUE, RG23 7DP.

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Population

290

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Avg Age

54

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Avg Income

£ 61,200 /yr

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Employed

33%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RG23 7DP 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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Area Character

RG23 7DP is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £424k, 98% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £424k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending up 17.7% year-on-year.

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

RG23 7DP is a sought-after residential area on Medway Avenue, 0.2km from Oakley, East in Oakley (Basingstoke and Deane). Administratively it sits within Oakley & The Candovers ward and the North West Hampshire constituency.

For serious buyers, RG23 7DP is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Residents average 54 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 98% 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 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £424k, up 17.7% 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 7DP are sourced from Output Area E00114545 (shared with 7 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 7DP. The average age is 53.6. 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 Asian2.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed0.7%

Economic Activity

33%Active
FT: 22%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

£ 435,000

17 sales · Mean £ 459,000

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

RG23 7DP has low crime rates — 9 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 offences16
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order4
Burglary2
Criminal damage and arson2

school Local Schools

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Oakley Infant School

Good179 pupils0.6 km
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Oakley Church of England Junior School

Good237 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • V & B Butchers0.5 km
  • Oakley Pharmacy0.5 km
  • One Stop0.5 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Jolly Olly's Coffee Shop0.5 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Fox Inn1.0 km
  • Barley Mow0.6 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co Op0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Overton6.1 km
  • Basingstoke6.2 km
  • Micheldever9.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Itchen Close0.2 km
  • Itchen Close0.2 km
  • Anton Close0.2 km
  • Anton Close0.2 km
  • Springfield0.2 km