Postcode Analysis Basingstoke and Deane, South East

CHAPEL HILL, RG21 5UH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHAPEL HILL, RG21 5UH.

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Population

246

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Avg Age

25

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Avg Income

£ 52,100 /yr

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Employed

57%

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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1/10
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3/10
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6/10
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9/10
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10/10
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7/10
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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 63% of tenure in RG21 5UH — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 25-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 5UH is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Chapel Hill, 0.5km from South View in Basingstoke. Administratively it sits within Norden ward and the Basingstoke constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, RG21 5UH is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 25) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. 63% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 39% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Basingstoke and Deane. Employment levels are high (47% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 78 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for RG21 5UH are sourced from Output Area E00184916 (shared with 6 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 5UH. The average age is 24.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British61.1%
Asian / British Asian22.3%
Black / African / Caribbean10.1%
Other / Mixed6.5%

Economic Activity

57%Active
FT: 47%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime around RG21 5UH is moderate at 78 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 offences261
Anti-social behaviour86
Shoplifting62
Public order45
Criminal damage and arson28

school Local Schools

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The Vyne Community School

Good761 pupils0.6 km
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Maple Ridge School

Good100 pupils0.7 km
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Dove House School

Outstanding246 pupils0.7 km
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Oakridge Infant School

Good338 pupils0.9 km
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Oakridge Junior School

Good351 pupils0.9 km
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South View Infant and Nursery School

Good226 pupils0.9 km
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South View Junior School

Good245 pupils0.9 km
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Fairfields Primary School

Good417 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

18 nearby
  • Gabardine Bar0.9 km
  • Laarsens0.7 km
  • Rhu Bar0.8 km
  • The Bounty Inn1.0 km
  • The Duck And Tipple0.7 km
  • + 13 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

62 nearby
  • Agra Balti House0.7 km
  • All Four Seasons Catering0.7 km
  • Ask0.6 km
  • Baxter Storey At Linde Material Handling (UK)0.6 km
  • Burgers & Co0.7 km
  • + 57 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Waitrose0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's0.3 km
  • Iceland0.6 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.5 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

23 nearby
  • Bartletts At The Wheatsheaf0.7 km
  • Burger King0.6 km
  • Chick Mex0.7 km
  • Greggs0.5 km
  • Greggs0.4 km
  • + 18 more
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Retailers - Other

48 nearby
  • Coffee Heaven Lunch Heaven AT Centaur Newsagents1.0 km
  • Community Furniture Project0.9 km
  • One Stop0.4 km
  • The Anvil0.2 km
  • HMV0.6 km
  • + 43 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Premier Inn0.9 km
  • Red Lion Hotel0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Basingstoke0.3 km
  • Bramley (Hants)7.1 km
  • Hook9.1 km

Bus Stops

  • The Rising Sun0.1 km
  • The Rising Sun0.1 km
  • Victory Roundabout0.2 km
  • Basingstoke Rail Station0.2 km
  • The Malls0.3 km