RG21 7DW is a well-regarded residential area located 0.5km from South View in Basingstoke. Administratively it sits within Brookvale & Kings Furlong ward and the Basingstoke constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, science and business parks with high status workers. The community skews young professional (average age 30) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 58% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% 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 rates are high (201 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. 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 7DW are sourced from Output Area E00167857 (shared with 40 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RG21 7DW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RG21 7DW.
522
30
£ 51,400 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG21 7DW is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
55% of RG21 7DW's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Crime is above average; much reflects high urban footfall rather than community risk.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG21 7DW. The average age is 29.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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 rates near RG21 7DW are high at 201 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
The Vyne Community School
Dove House School
Maple Ridge School
The Costello School
Fairfields Primary School
South View Infant and Nursery School
South View Junior School
Oakridge Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
19 nearby- Gabardine Bar0.6 km
- Laarsens0.5 km
- Rhu Bar0.6 km
- The Bounty Inn0.8 km
- The Duck And Tipple0.5 km
- + 14 more
Restaurant, Cafe
63 nearby- Agra Balti House0.6 km
- All Four Seasons Catering0.4 km
- Ask0.3 km
- Baxter Storey At Linde Material Handling (UK)0.9 km
- Burgers & Co0.5 km
- + 58 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Waitrose0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.0 km
- Iceland0.4 km
- Marks & Spencer0.3 km
- Tesco0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
23 nearby- Bartletts At The Wheatsheaf0.6 km
- Burger King0.4 km
- Chick Mex0.5 km
- Greggs0.3 km
- Greggs0.1 km
- + 18 more
Retailers - Other
47 nearby- One Stop0.6 km
- The Anvil0.2 km
- HMV0.3 km
- Holland And Barrett0.3 km
- Hotel Chocolat Stores0.3 km
- + 42 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Premier Inn0.8 km
- Red Lion Hotel0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Basingstoke0.1 km
- Bramley (Hants)7.2 km
- Hook8.9 km
Bus Stops
- Railway Station0.0 km
- Railway Station0.0 km
- The Malls0.1 km
- Churchill Way0.1 km
- Basingstoke Rail Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: RG217DW · Data under Open Government Licence