RG21 3HT is a sought-after residential area on Sheppard Road, 0.7km from Viables in Basingstoke. Administratively it sits within Eastrop & Grove ward and the Basingstoke constituency.
For serious buyers, RG21 3HT is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — science and business parks with high status workers. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 98% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 53 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £525k. 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 3HT are sourced from Output Area E00114436 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SHEPPARD ROAD, RG21 3HT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHEPPARD ROAD, RG21 3HT.
328
47
£ 56,500 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG21 3HT 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.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, RG21 3HT combines high owner-occupation (98%), strong property values (£525k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG21 3HT. The average age is 46.9. 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: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 522,500
4 sales · Mean £ 512,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around RG21 3HT is moderate at 53 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and drugs. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Cranbourne
Fairfields Primary School
Kings Furlong Junior School
King's Furlong Infant School and Nursery
Chalk Ridge Primary School
Rucstall Primary School
The Costello School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Audleys Wood Hotel0.8 km
- Holiday Inn0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Baxter Storey @ Police Investigation Centre0.8 km
- The Parlour Tea Room0.6 km
- Towers Restaurant0.6 km
- 14 Forty Catering At De La Rue0.3 km
- CH And Co Catering At Sony Business Europe1.0 km
- + 5 more
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Ma Humbugs Old Fashioned Sweet Shop0.6 km
- Nisa Local0.3 km
- Nisa Local0.7 km
- S R Pharmacy0.9 km
- Hackwood Stores0.9 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Golden Lion0.3 km
- Yiannis Catering1.0 km
- The Irish Centre0.9 km
- Basingstoke Town Bowling Club0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Beijing House Takeaway0.3 km
- Kings Furlong Takeaway0.9 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co Op0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Basingstoke1.9 km
- Bramley (Hants)9.0 km
- Hook9.5 km
Bus Stops
- Cliddesden Road0.1 km
- Golden Lion0.1 km
- Stocker Close0.2 km
- Fujitsu0.2 km
- Morley Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: RG213HT · Data under Open Government Licence