Postcode Analysis Basingstoke and Deane, South East

LEN SMART COURT, RG21 5RH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LEN SMART COURT, RG21 5RH.

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Population

365

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 52,100 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RG21 5RH falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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2/10
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2/10
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4/10
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6/10
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8/10
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3/10
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10/10
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1/10
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1/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British84.6%
Asian / British Asian6.5%
Black / African / Caribbean5.1%
Other / Mixed3.8%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences172
Anti-social behaviour32
Criminal damage and arson31
Shoplifting27
Public order22

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 pupils0.4 km
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Dove House School

Outstanding246 pupils0.7 km
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The Vyne Community School

Good761 pupils0.7 km
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Maple Ridge School

Good100 pupils0.8 km
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Marnel Community Infant School

Outstanding347 pupils0.8 km
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Marnel Junior School

Inadequate383 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

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

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
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Waitrose1.0 km
  • Lidl0.9 km
fastfood

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