Postcode Analysis Basingstoke and Deane, South East

ESSEX ROAD, RG21 7TB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ESSEX ROAD, RG21 7TB.

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Population

144

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 51,400 /yr

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Employed

74%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RG21 7TB 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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Area Character

RG21 7TB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 35, 28% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £325k.

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RG21 7TB is a well-regarded residential area on Essex Road, 0.8km from South View in Basingstoke. Administratively it sits within Brookvale & Kings Furlong ward and the Basingstoke constituency.

For renters and young professionals, RG21 7TB 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. During the day, urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. A balanced community with an average age of 35 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 60% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (55% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 111 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £325k. 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 7TB are sourced from Output Area E00167840 (shared with 10 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 7TB. The average age is 35.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British82.2%
Asian / British Asian8.2%
Black / African / Caribbean3.4%
Other / Mixed6.2%

Economic Activity

74%Active
FT: 55%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 305,000

2 sales · Mean £ 305,000

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

Crime around RG21 7TB is above average at 111 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 offences365
Anti-social behaviour142
Shoplifting128
Public order60
Criminal damage and arson42

school Local Schools

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Fairfields Primary School

Good417 pupils0.8 km
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The Vyne Community School

Good761 pupils1.0 km
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Maple Ridge School

Good100 pupils1.0 km
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Dove House School

Outstanding246 pupils1.0 km
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The Costello School

Good1173 pupils1.1 km
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Cranbourne

Good557 pupils1.1 km
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Kings Furlong Junior School

Good318 pupils1.1 km
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King's Furlong Infant School and Nursery

Requires Improvement223 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

19 nearby
  • Gabardine Bar0.7 km
  • Laarsens0.5 km
  • Rhu Bar0.6 km
  • The Bounty Inn0.7 km
  • The Duck And Tipple0.5 km
  • + 14 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

63 nearby
  • Agra Balti House0.4 km
  • All Four Seasons Catering0.8 km
  • Ask0.6 km
  • Baxter Storey At Linde Material Handling (UK)0.7 km
  • Burgers & Co0.5 km
  • + 58 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Waitrose0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's0.4 km
  • Iceland0.5 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.4 km
  • Morrisons0.9 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

24 nearby
  • Bartletts At The Wheatsheaf0.4 km
  • Burger King0.5 km
  • Chick Mex0.5 km
  • Greggs0.5 km
  • Greggs0.4 km
  • + 19 more
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Retailers - Other

51 nearby
  • Birchwood Price Tools0.9 km
  • One Stop0.7 km
  • The Anvil0.3 km
  • Wickes Building Supplies0.9 km
  • HMV0.5 km
  • + 46 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Premier Inn0.6 km
  • Red Lion Hotel0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Basingstoke0.5 km
  • Bramley (Hants)7.5 km
  • Hook9.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Flaxfield Court0.2 km
  • Victory Roundabout0.2 km
  • The New Inn0.2 km
  • BCOT0.3 km
  • Sinclair Drive0.3 km