RG22 4DW is a safe, established residential area on Elgar Close, 0.5km from Brighton Hill in Basingstoke. Administratively it sits within Brighton Hill ward and the Basingstoke constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a large scale education zone — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 39) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 62% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £211k.
Census 2021 statistics for RG22 4DW are sourced from Output Area E00114284 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ELGAR CLOSE, RG22 4DW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ELGAR CLOSE, RG22 4DW.
310
39
£ 49,900 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
RG22 4DW is an established family neighbourhood — 62% owner-occupation and an average age of 39 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG22 4DW. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 182,000
7 sales · Mean £ 189,071
Terraced
£ 290,000
1 sales · Mean £ 290,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RG22 4DW has low crime rates — 26 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.
school Local Schools
Brighton Hill Community School
Chalk Ridge Primary School
Manor Field Infant School
Manor Field Junior School
The Coppice Spring Academy
Aldworth School
Hatch Warren Junior School
Hatch Warren Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Basingstoke Baptist Church Kitchen0.8 km
- Neils Pharmacy0.2 km
- Rainbow Rush0.5 km
- Nisa Local1.0 km
- Halfords0.6 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
15 nearby- Beechdown Club1.0 km
- Newman Court Resource Centre0.5 km
- Saffron Tandoori0.2 km
- CH And Co Catering At Sony Business Europe0.9 km
- McDonalds0.7 km
- + 10 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Fish N' Chick'n0.2 km
- Subway0.2 km
- Greggs0.9 km
- HOWAH0.8 km
- Domino's Pizza0.2 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Asda0.4 km
- Aldi0.7 km
- Food Warehouse0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Basingstoke3.1 km
- Bramley (Hants)10.1 km
- Overton10.4 km
Bus Stops
- Sullivan Road Surgery0.2 km
- Delius Close0.2 km
- Brighton Hill Centre0.3 km
- Community College0.3 km
- Brighton Hill Centre0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: RG224DW · Data under Open Government Licence