Postcode Analysis Basingstoke and Deane, South East

BENNET CLOSE, RG21 5JR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BENNET CLOSE, RG21 5JR.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

358

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 63,000 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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3/10
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5/10
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5/10
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8/10
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9/10
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6/10
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9/10
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3/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. RG21 5JR spans multiple life stages — average age 37, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 8.2% year-on-year.

home £278,000 median price shield Safety 3/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

RG21 5JR is a safe, established residential area on Bennet Close, 0.7km from South View in Basingstoke. Administratively it sits within Norden ward and the Basingstoke constituency.

The people who live in RG21 5JR are typical of a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. Outside of residential hours, manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. At 37 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 54 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £278k, up 8.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for RG21 5JR are sourced from Output Area E00114511 (shared with 17 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 5JR. The average age is 37.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British75.6%
Asian / British Asian9.3%
Black / African / Caribbean3.9%
Other / Mixed11.2%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 275,000

9 sales · Mean £ 272,443

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

Crime around RG21 5JR is moderate at 54 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.

Violence and sexual offences156
Anti-social behaviour36
Criminal damage and arson27
Public order18
Burglary9

school Local Schools

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South View Junior School

Good245 pupils0.3 km
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South View Infant and Nursery School

Good226 pupils0.3 km
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The Austen Academy

Requires Improvement58 pupils0.5 km
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Dove House School

Outstanding246 pupils0.8 km
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The Vyne Community School

Good761 pupils0.8 km
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Maple Ridge School

Good100 pupils0.9 km
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Marnel Junior School

Inadequate383 pupils1.1 km
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Marnel Community Infant School

Outstanding347 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Jhoots0.3 km
  • Nisa Local At Oakridge Stores0.4 km
  • One Stop0.8 km
  • MCKS Food Pantry0.9 km
  • Norn Hill Stores0.5 km
  • + 4 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Oak0.5 km
  • The Oak0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

14 nearby
  • All Four Seasons Catering0.8 km
  • Atmosphere Trampoline Park0.6 km
  • Pumpkin1.0 km
  • The Genuine Dining Co0.7 km
  • Sodexo At Lavazza Professional0.9 km
  • + 9 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Waitrose0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Oakridge Fish And Chips0.3 km
  • Sushi Daily0.8 km
  • Fireaway0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Basingstoke1.0 km
  • Bramley (Hants)6.3 km
  • Hook8.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Bennet Close0.1 km
  • Bennet Close0.1 km
  • Pemerton Road0.2 km
  • Walnut Way0.2 km
  • Pemerton Road0.2 km