RG21 3BH 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.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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 properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for RG21 3BH are sourced from Output Area E00114430 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GROVE ROAD, RG21 3BH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GROVE ROAD, RG21 3BH.
322
43
£ 51,400 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG21 3BH 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. RG21 3BH spans multiple life stages — average age 43, moderate ownership and renting. 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 3BH. 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
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RG21 3BH has low crime rates — 27 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
8 nearby- Basingstoke Town Bowling Club0.7 km
- Gabardine Bar0.9 km
- Rhu Bar0.9 km
- The Bounty Inn0.9 km
- The Irish Centre0.8 km
- + 3 more
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- BP Grove Road / M&S Simply Food0.3 km
- Nisa Local1.0 km
- Slimming World0.5 km
- A&S Market0.9 km
- Black Dam Stores0.3 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
18 nearby- Raj Of Blackdam0.7 km
- Karma Gurkha Kitchen0.9 km
- The Lime Leaf0.9 km
- United Reform Church1.0 km
- Burgers & Co1.0 km
- + 13 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Beijing House Takeaway1.0 km
- Black Dam Chinese Kitchen0.7 km
- Kings Pizza And Kebab0.9 km
- New City Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Holiday Inn0.2 km
- Premier Inn0.9 km
- Red Lion Hotel0.9 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co Op0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Basingstoke1.5 km
- Bramley (Hants)8.4 km
- Hook8.6 km
Bus Stops
- Chesterfield Road0.1 km
- Chesterfield Road - del nov230.1 km
- Westfield Road0.1 km
- Westfield Road0.1 km
- Venture Roundabout0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: RG213BH · Data under Open Government Licence