Postcode Analysis Basingstoke and Deane, South East

SKIPPETTS LANE EAST, RG21 3AT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SKIPPETTS LANE EAST, RG21 3AT.

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Population

366

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 56,500 /yr

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Employed

59%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RG21 3AT is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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6/10
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4/10
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9/10
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5/10
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9/10
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6/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, RG21 3AT combines high owner-occupation (62%), strong property values (£895k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £895k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

RG21 3AT is a sought-after residential area on Skippetts Lane East, 0.7km from Black Dam in Basingstoke. Administratively it sits within Eastrop & Grove ward and the Basingstoke constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in RG21, RG21 3AT offers a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. By day, the area transitions to a science and business parks character: science and business parks with high status workers. With residents averaging 35 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 62% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £895k. 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 RG21 3AT are sourced from Output Area E00167868 (shared with 5 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 RG21 3AT. The average age is 34.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British86.3%
Asian / British Asian6.6%
Black / African / Caribbean1.1%
Other / Mixed6.0%

Economic Activity

59%Active
FT: 46%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 942,500

2 sales · Mean £ 942,500

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

RG21 3AT has low crime rates — 24 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 offences22
Anti-social behaviour9
Shoplifting6
Public order5
Vehicle crime5

school Local Schools

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Rucstall Primary School

Good194 pupils0.8 km
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St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Good320 pupils0.9 km
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Fairfields Primary School

Good417 pupils1.0 km
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The Costello School

Good1173 pupils1.1 km
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Cranbourne

Good557 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Audleys Wood Hotel0.8 km
  • Holiday Inn0.2 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Basingstoke Town Bowling Club0.9 km
  • The Golden Lion0.8 km
  • The Irish Centre1.0 km
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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • BP Grove Road / M&S Simply Food0.1 km
  • Nisa Local0.8 km
  • Slimming World0.9 km
  • Black Dam Stores0.6 km
  • Hackwood Stores0.5 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Greek Street0.9 km
  • The Creation Space Cafe1.0 km
  • 14 Forty Catering At De La Rue0.8 km
  • Eurest Services At Fujitsu0.8 km
  • Totally Tennis1.0 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co Op0.1 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Beijing House Takeaway0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Basingstoke1.8 km
  • Bramley (Hants)8.8 km
  • Hook8.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Skippets Lane0.1 km
  • Skippets Lane0.1 km
  • Venture Roundabout0.3 km
  • Venture Roundabout0.3 km
  • Westfield Road0.4 km