RG24 4AJ is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood located 0.4km from Houndmills in Basingstoke. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Popley ward and the Basingstoke constituency.
Within the RG24 district, this postcode is characterised by a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. By day, the area transitions to a business parks character: manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. With residents averaging 33 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 73 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for RG24 4AJ are sourced from Output Area E00167854 (shared with 819 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RG24 4AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RG24 4AJ.
190
33
£ 57,200 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
With 79% social renting, RG24 4AJ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 33-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG24 4AJ. The average age is 32.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around RG24 4AJ is moderate at 73 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
The Ashwood Academy
Oakridge Junior School
Oakridge Infant School
Winklebury Junior School
Winklebury Infant School
Merton Infant School
Merton Junior School
Everest Community Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Viva Pizza At Apollo Hotel0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Baxter Storey At Linde Material Handling (UK)1.0 km
- Eurest At J Sainsbury Distribution Depot0.8 km
- Greggs0.5 km
- Starbucks0.4 km
- Costa0.9 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Wellington Social Club0.7 km
- The Soldiers Return0.7 km
- The Winkle0.7 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi0.6 km
- Co Op0.9 km
- Farmfoods Ltd0.6 km
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Basingstoke Gymnastics Club0.9 km
- Sherborne Convenience Shop1.0 km
- Amigo0.4 km
- Coffee Heaven Lunch Heaven AT Centaur Newsagents0.5 km
- Community Furniture Project0.6 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Winklebury Fish And Chips0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Basingstoke1.8 km
- Bramley (Hants)6.7 km
- Hook10.2 km
Bus Stops
- Priestley Road0.4 km
- Priestley Road0.4 km
- Houndmills Roundabout0.4 km
- Houndmills Roundabout0.4 km
- North Hampshire Hospital0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: RG244AJ · Data under Open Government Licence