RG21 3BB is a safe, established residential area on Grove Road, 0.3km from Black Dam in Basingstoke. Administratively it sits within Eastrop & Grove ward and the Basingstoke constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, RG21 3BB is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 41% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £344k.
Census 2021 statistics for RG21 3BB are sourced from Output Area E00114428 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GROVE ROAD, RG21 3BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GROVE ROAD, RG21 3BB.
278
42
£ 51,400 /yr
56%
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
RG21 3BB has a significant social housing presence — 41% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG21 3BB. The average age is 41.8. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 328,250
4 sales · Mean £ 314,875
Terraced
£ 258,000
3 sales · Mean £ 250,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RG21 3BB 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.
school Local Schools
Rucstall Primary School
The Costello School
Fairfields Primary School
St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Cranbourne
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Basingstoke Town Bowling Club0.8 km
- Gabardine Bar0.9 km
- Rhu Bar1.0 km
- The Bounty Inn0.9 km
- The Irish Centre0.8 km
- + 2 more
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- BP Grove Road / M&S Simply Food0.3 km
- Slimming World0.5 km
- A&S Market0.9 km
- Black Dam Stores0.2 km
- Hackwood Stores0.2 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Raj Of Blackdam0.6 km
- Karma Gurkha Kitchen1.0 km
- The Lime Leaf0.9 km
- Dice Tower1.0 km
- Elai1.0 km
- + 6 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Holiday Inn0.2 km
- Premier Inn1.0 km
- Red Lion Hotel1.0 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co Op0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Black Dam Chinese Kitchen0.6 km
- Kings Pizza And Kebab0.9 km
- New City Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Basingstoke1.6 km
- Bramley (Hants)8.4 km
- Hook8.6 km
Bus Stops
- Chesterfield Road0.0 km
- Chesterfield Road - del nov230.1 km
- Venture Roundabout0.1 km
- Westfield Road0.2 km
- Westfield Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: RG213BB · Data under Open Government Licence