Postcode Analysis Basingstoke and Deane, South East

FERGUSON CLOSE, RG21 3JA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FERGUSON CLOSE, RG21 3JA.

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Population

328

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 56,500 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RG21 3JA 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.

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3/10
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10/10
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5/10
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7/10
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3/10
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9/10
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5/10
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10/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, RG21 3JA combines high owner-occupation (98%), strong property values (£486k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 29.8% year-on-year.

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

RG21 3JA is a sought-after residential area on Ferguson Close, 0.7km from Viables in Basingstoke. Administratively it sits within Eastrop & Grove ward and the Basingstoke constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in RG21, RG21 3JA offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. By day, the area transitions to a science and business parks character: science and business parks with high status workers. At 47 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 98% 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 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £486k, down 29.8% year-on-year. 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 3JA are sourced from Output Area E00114436 (shared with 11 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 3JA. 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

White / British90.9%
Asian / British Asian6.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.4%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

£ 413,000

2 sales · Mean £ 413,000

Terraced

£ 571,000

1 sales · Mean £ 571,000

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

RG21 3JA has low crime rates — 15 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences15
Vehicle crime8
Burglary7
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order3

school Local Schools

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St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Good320 pupils0.4 km
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Cranbourne

Good557 pupils0.8 km
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Fairfields Primary School

Good417 pupils0.8 km
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Kings Furlong Junior School

Good318 pupils1.1 km
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King's Furlong Infant School and Nursery

Requires Improvement223 pupils1.1 km
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Chalk Ridge Primary School

Good348 pupils1.2 km
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Rucstall Primary School

Good194 pupils1.3 km
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The Costello School

Good1173 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Audleys Wood Hotel1.0 km
  • Holiday Inn0.7 km
  • Premier Inn0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Baxter Storey @ Police Investigation Centre0.9 km
  • The Parlour Tea Room0.7 km
  • Towers Restaurant0.7 km
  • 14 Forty Catering At De La Rue0.4 km
  • Eurest Services At Fujitsu0.4 km
  • + 4 more
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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Ma Humbugs Old Fashioned Sweet Shop0.7 km
  • Nisa Local0.2 km
  • Nisa Local0.7 km
  • S R Pharmacy0.8 km
  • Hackwood Stores0.8 km
  • + 3 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Basingstoke Conservative Club0.9 km
  • The Golden Lion0.4 km
  • Yiannis Catering0.9 km
  • The Bounty Inn0.9 km
  • The Irish Centre0.8 km
  • + 1 more
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Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Beijing House Takeaway0.2 km
  • Kings Furlong Takeaway0.8 km
  • New City Chinese Takeaway1.0 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co Op0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Basingstoke1.8 km
  • Bramley (Hants)8.9 km
  • Hook9.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Cliddesden Road0.1 km
  • Stocker Close0.2 km
  • Golden Lion0.2 km
  • Morley Road0.3 km
  • Hanover Gardens0.3 km