Postcode Analysis Basingstoke and Deane, South East

TOWN CENTRE, RG21 7JY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TOWN CENTRE, RG21 7JY.

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Population

404

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 51,400 /yr

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Employed

83%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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10/10
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10/10
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1/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British65.2%
Asian / British Asian20.0%
Black / African / Caribbean4.7%
Other / Mixed10.1%

Economic Activity

83%Active
FT: 71%
Unemployed: 4%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences573
Anti-social behaviour177
Shoplifting162
Public order91
Criminal damage and arson72

school Local Schools

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Fairfields Primary School

Good417 pupils0.6 km
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The Costello School

Good1173 pupils0.7 km
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The Vyne Community School

Good761 pupils1.0 km
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Dove House School

Outstanding246 pupils1.1 km
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Maple Ridge School

Good100 pupils1.1 km
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South View Infant and Nursery School

Good226 pupils1.1 km
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South View Junior School

Good245 pupils1.1 km
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St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Good320 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

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
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Waitrose0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's0.2 km
  • Iceland0.2 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.1 km
  • Tesco0.1 km
fastfood

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
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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

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