RG21 7JY is an up-and-coming urban area on Town Centre, 0.8km from South View in Basingstoke. Administratively it sits within Eastrop & Grove ward and the Basingstoke constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. The daytime character shifts — traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. An average age of 31 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 91% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 35% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Basingstoke and Deane. Employment levels are high (71% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (221 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for RG21 7JY are sourced from Output Area E00184983 (shared with 105 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TOWN CENTRE, RG21 7JY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TOWN CENTRE, RG21 7JY.
404
31
£ 51,400 /yr
83%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG21 7JY 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
With 83% economic activity and an average age of 31, RG21 7JY is squarely in the young professional bracket — careers being built, not wound down. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG21 7JY. The average age is 30.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near RG21 7JY are high at 221 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
Fairfields Primary School
The Costello School
The Vyne Community School
Dove House School
Maple Ridge School
South View Infant and Nursery School
South View Junior School
St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
19 nearby- Gabardine Bar0.4 km
- Laarsens0.3 km
- Rhu Bar0.3 km
- The Bounty Inn0.6 km
- The Duck And Tipple0.2 km
- + 14 more
Restaurant, Cafe
62 nearby- Agra Balti House0.4 km
- All Four Seasons Catering0.4 km
- Ask0.2 km
- Burgers & Co0.3 km
- Chennai Express0.2 km
- + 57 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Waitrose0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.2 km
- Iceland0.2 km
- Marks & Spencer0.1 km
- Tesco0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
23 nearby- Bartletts At The Wheatsheaf0.4 km
- Burger King0.2 km
- Chick Mex0.2 km
- Greggs0.0 km
- Greggs0.1 km
- + 18 more
Retailers - Other
46 nearby- One Stop0.8 km
- The Anvil0.3 km
- HMV0.1 km
- Holland And Barrett0.1 km
- Hotel Chocolat Stores0.0 km
- + 41 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Premier Inn0.5 km
- Red Lion Hotel0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Basingstoke0.3 km
- Bramley (Hants)7.4 km
- Hook8.9 km
Bus Stops
- St Michaels0.1 km
- Bus Station0.1 km
- Bus Station0.1 km
- Bus Station0.1 km
- Bus Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: RG217JY · Data under Open Government Licence