RG23 7BS is a safe, established residential area on Boon Way, 0.7km from Oakley, East in Oakley (Basingstoke and Deane). Administratively it sits within Oakley & The Candovers ward and the North West Hampshire constituency.
For serious buyers, RG23 7BS is a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 83% 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 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £427k, up 3.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for RG23 7BS are sourced from Output Area E00114546 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BOON WAY, RG23 7BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BOON WAY, RG23 7BS.
316
43
£ 61,200 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG23 7BS 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. RG23 7BS spans multiple life stages — average age 43, moderate ownership and renting. £427k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 3.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG23 7BS. The average age is 42.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 490,000
1 sales · Mean £ 490,000
Semi-Detached
£ 355,000
8 sales · Mean £ 388,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RG23 7BS 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
Oakley Infant School
Oakley Church of England Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Oakley Pharmacy0.6 km
- One Stop0.6 km
- V & B Butchers0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Barley Mow0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Jolly Olly's Coffee Shop0.6 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co Op0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Overton5.6 km
- Basingstoke6.6 km
- Micheldever9.9 km
Bus Stops
- Station Road0.2 km
- Station Road0.2 km
- Lightsfield0.2 km
- Lightsfield0.3 km
- Tollgate Close0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: RG237BS · Data under Open Government Licence