RG21 7PH is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.6km from Eastrop in Basingstoke. Administratively it sits within Eastrop & Grove ward and the Basingstoke constituency.
For renters and young professionals, RG21 7PH offers a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. By day, the area transitions to a public administration and security character: public administration and security with mainly white workforces. An average age of 36 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 72% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (54% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (276 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for RG21 7PH are sourced from Output Area E00185010 (shared with 50 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RG21 7PH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RG21 7PH.
197
36
£ 51,400 /yr
68%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG21 7PH 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
At 72% private renter occupancy, RG21 7PH is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG21 7PH. The average age is 36.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near RG21 7PH are high at 276 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
The Costello School
Fairfields Primary School
Rucstall Primary School
St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Cranbourne
The Vyne Community School
South View Infant and Nursery School
South View Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
47 nearby- The Anvil0.6 km
- A&S Market0.1 km
- Ann Summers0.3 km
- Assura Pharmacy0.5 km
- Basingstoke Railway Social Club0.8 km
- + 42 more
Restaurant, Cafe
63 nearby- Costa0.5 km
- Apricot0.3 km
- Basingstoke Parochial Church Council0.5 km
- Cafe Destino0.7 km
- Caffe Nero0.3 km
- + 58 more
Takeaway Shop
23 nearby- KFC0.5 km
- Subway0.5 km
- Sushi Daily0.6 km
- Domino's Pizza0.4 km
- Fireaway0.6 km
- + 18 more
Pub, NightClub
20 nearby- Bar Fever0.3 km
- Plush0.2 km
- The Rising Sun0.9 km
- Wote Street Club0.2 km
- Yiannis Catering0.7 km
- + 15 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Iceland0.2 km
- Marks & Spencer0.4 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Waitrose0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Premier Inn0.4 km
- Red Lion Hotel0.1 km
- Crowne Plaza Hotels0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Basingstoke0.6 km
- Bramley (Hants)7.6 km
- Hook8.7 km
Bus Stops
- Magistrates Court0.1 km
- Park Gates0.2 km
- Victoria Street0.3 km
- Costello Technology College0.3 km
- St Marys Church0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: RG217PH · Data under Open Government Licence