Postcode Analysis Basingstoke and Deane, South East

ELGAR CLOSE, RG22 4DN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ELGAR CLOSE, RG22 4DN.

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Population

310

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 49,900 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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4/10
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5/10
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2/10
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8/10
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8/10
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5/10
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5/10
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5/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 62% owner-occupation and average age 39, RG22 4DN has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 3.1% year-on-year.

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

RG22 4DN is a safe, established residential area on Elgar Close, 0.6km from Brighton Hill in Basingstoke. Administratively it sits within Brighton Hill ward and the Basingstoke constituency.

For families considering a move, RG22 4DN represents a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. By day, the area transitions to a large scale education character: large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. An average age of 39 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 62% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £290k, down 3.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for RG22 4DN are sourced from Output Area E00114284 (shared with 8 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 RG22 4DN. The average age is 38.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.2%
Asian / British Asian7.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.6%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 288,000

12 sales · Mean £ 293,745

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

RG22 4DN has low crime rates — 32 incidents 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 offences93
Anti-social behaviour15
Public order13
Criminal damage and arson11
Other crime8

school Local Schools

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Chalk Ridge Primary School

Good348 pupils0.3 km
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Brighton Hill Community School

Good1086 pupils0.4 km
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Manor Field Infant School

Good157 pupils0.5 km
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Manor Field Junior School

Good215 pupils0.5 km
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The Coppice Spring Academy

Inadequate73 pupils0.8 km
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Aldworth School

Requires Improvement885 pupils1.0 km
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St Anne's Catholic Primary School

Inadequate242 pupils1.2 km
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Hatch Warren Junior School

Good349 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Basingstoke Baptist Church Kitchen0.8 km
  • Neils Pharmacy0.3 km
  • Rainbow Rush0.6 km
  • Ma Humbugs Old Fashioned Sweet Shop1.0 km
  • Nisa Local0.9 km
  • + 5 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

16 nearby
  • Newman Court Resource Centre0.6 km
  • Saffron Tandoori0.3 km
  • The Parlour Tea Room0.9 km
  • Towers Restaurant0.9 km
  • CH And Co Catering At Sony Business Europe0.8 km
  • + 11 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Fish N' Chick'n0.3 km
  • Subway0.3 km
  • Greggs0.8 km
  • HOWAH0.8 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.3 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Asda0.5 km
  • Aldi0.6 km
  • Food Warehouse0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Basingstoke3.0 km
  • Bramley (Hants)10.0 km
  • Overton10.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Delius Close0.1 km
  • Sullivan Road Surgery0.2 km
  • Community College0.3 km
  • Greig Close0.3 km
  • Brighton Hill Centre0.3 km