RG23 7AS is a sought-after residential area on Blackwater Close, 0.3km from East Oakley in Oakley (Basingstoke and Deane). Administratively it sits within Oakley & The Candovers ward and the North West Hampshire constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in RG23, RG23 7AS offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 52 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 98% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £436k, up 56.3% year-on-year. 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 RG23 7AS are sourced from Output Area E00114548 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BLACKWATER CLOSE, RG23 7AS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BLACKWATER CLOSE, RG23 7AS.
294
52
£ 61,200 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG23 7AS is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. RG23 7AS's low deprivation rank, 98% ownership, and £436k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £436k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending up 56.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG23 7AS. The average age is 51.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 410,000
5 sales · Mean £ 399,000
Detached
£ 486,000
5 sales · Mean £ 501,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RG23 7AS has low crime rates — 15 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Oakley Infant School
Oakley Church of England Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- V & B Butchers0.3 km
- Oakley Pharmacy0.3 km
- One Stop0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Jolly Olly's Coffee Shop0.3 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co Op0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Barley Mow0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Overton6.0 km
- Basingstoke6.5 km
- Micheldever9.5 km
Bus Stops
- The Drive0.2 km
- The Drive0.2 km
- Anton Close0.3 km
- Anton Close0.3 km
- Sainfoin Lane0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: RG237AS · Data under Open Government Licence