RG21 5RH is a mixed residential area on Len Smart Court, 0.7km from South View in Basingstoke. Administratively it sits within Norden ward and the Basingstoke constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, RG21 5RH is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. At 41 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 71% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 57 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £160k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for RG21 5RH are sourced from Output Area E00114520 (shared with 22 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LEN SMART COURT, RG21 5RH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LEN SMART COURT, RG21 5RH.
365
41
£ 52,100 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG21 5RH falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 71% of tenure in RG21 5RH — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 41-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG21 5RH. The average age is 41.4. 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 dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 160,000
1 sales · Mean £ 160,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around RG21 5RH is moderate at 57 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
South View Junior School
South View Infant and Nursery School
The Austen Academy
Dove House School
The Vyne Community School
Maple Ridge School
Marnel Community Infant School
Marnel Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Post Office0.9 km
- Fastfare0.9 km
- Jhoots0.1 km
- Nisa Local At Oakridge Stores0.1 km
- One Stop0.9 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Oak0.2 km
- The Oak0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Atmosphere Trampoline Park0.6 km
- The Genuine Dining Co0.9 km
- Caffe Pausa0.9 km
- The Range Coffee Shop0.9 km
- Baxter Storey At Network Rail Training Centre0.8 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Waitrose1.0 km
- Lidl0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Oakridge Fish And Chips0.1 km
- Shangri-la0.9 km
- Peter's Takeaway0.9 km
- Sushi Daily1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Basingstoke1.1 km
- Bramley (Hants)6.1 km
- Hook8.2 km
Bus Stops
- Walnut Way0.1 km
- Oakridge Centre0.1 km
- Oakridge Centre0.1 km
- Walnut Way0.1 km
- Oakridge House0.2 km
Generated by PostcodeInfo.uk
Postcode Profile: RG215RH · Data under Open Government Licence