RG21 3BG is a safe, established residential area on Chesterfield Road, 0.3km 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 3BG offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 77% 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 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £332k.
Census 2021 statistics for RG21 3BG are sourced from Output Area E00114430 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHESTERFIELD ROAD, RG21 3BG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHESTERFIELD ROAD, RG21 3BG.
322
43
£ 51,400 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG21 3BG 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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
RG21 3BG is a mixed residential postcode — average age 43, 77% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £332k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG21 3BG. The average age is 43.1. 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: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 360,000
1 sales · Mean £ 360,000
Semi-Detached
£ 325,000
7 sales · Mean £ 315,571
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RG21 3BG has low crime rates — 26 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
12 nearby- Basingstoke Town Bowling Club0.6 km
- Bar Fever0.9 km
- Plush1.0 km
- Gabardine Bar0.8 km
- Laarsens0.9 km
- + 7 more
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- BP Grove Road / M&S Simply Food0.4 km
- Slimming World0.5 km
- A&S Market0.8 km
- Black Dam Stores0.3 km
- Hackwood Stores0.1 km
- + 11 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Crowne Plaza Hotels1.0 km
- Holiday Inn0.2 km
- Premier Inn0.9 km
- Red Lion Hotel0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
26 nearby- Raj Of Blackdam0.6 km
- Karma Gurkha Kitchen0.8 km
- The Lime Leaf0.8 km
- United Reform Church0.9 km
- Burgers & Co0.9 km
- + 21 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co Op0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Black Dam Chinese Kitchen0.6 km
- Chick Mex1.0 km
- Kings Pizza And Kebab0.8 km
- New City Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Basingstoke1.5 km
- Bramley (Hants)8.3 km
- Hook8.6 km
Bus Stops
- Westfield Road0.1 km
- Chesterfield Road0.1 km
- Westfield Road0.1 km
- Chesterfield Road - del nov230.1 km
- Venture Roundabout0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: RG213BG · Data under Open Government Licence