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Basingstoke Central, Black Dam & Eastrop

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About

Basingstoke Central is the town’s commercial and transport hub, centred on the railway station and Festival Place shopping centre. The area contains a mix of retail, offices and civic buildings, and hosts The Anvil concert hall close to the town centre. Streets around the station link bus services and main roads, making the central ward a focal point for commuters and town-centre activity.

Eastrop and Black Dam lie immediately east of the centre and combine residential streets with green space and local facilities. Eastrop Park features a lake used for angling and model boating, a café and marked paths that local clubs and families use year-round. Black Dam is primarily residential, with local shops, allotments and community amenities serving nearby neighbourhoods. Together these areas provide a short walk from the town centre to open space, sports pitches and community halls, keeping everyday services and leisure close to where people live.

Area overview

On average Basingstoke Central, Black Dam & Eastrop has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 140 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 15.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Basingstoke Central, Black Dam & Eastrop is £56,358 per year. There are 2 schools in Basingstoke Central, Black Dam & Eastrop: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Basingstoke Central, Black Dam & Eastrop is home to around 7,887 people, with a population density of about 3,143.4 per km2.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
140
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
15.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Basingstoke Central, Black Dam & Eastrop Population
7,887
Population density
3,143.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
74.43(+135%)
Shoplifting
32.08(+302%)
Anti-social behaviour
30.3(+146%)
Public order
16.36(+170%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.95(+116%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,239
66.41%
Other White
817
10.36%
Indian
639
8.1%
Other Asian
245
3.11%
Other
155
1.96%
Total population: 7,889

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,566
38.11%
Level 3 (A level)
1,150
17.08%
No qualifications
975
14.48%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
842
12.5%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
654
9.71%
Total 16+ residents: 6,734

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,284
33.95%
Owns with a mortgage
896
23.69%
Owns outright
795
21.02%
Other social rented
608
16.08%
Shared ownership
88
2.33%
Total households: 3,782

Property prices in Basingstoke Central, Black Dam & Eastrop

Based on 107 recent sales, the median property price is £295,000 in Basingstoke Central, Black Dam & Eastrop area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £755,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Basingstoke Central, Black Dam & Eastrop in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Basingstoke Central, Black Dam & Eastrop over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats47£175,000
Detached6£523,750
Semi-Detached15£344,000
Terraced39£305,000

10 years median price trend in Basingstoke Central, Black Dam & Eastrop

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Basingstoke Central, Black Dam & Eastrop.

All postcodes in Basingstoke Central, Black Dam & Eastrop

RG213AG

Camberry Close

RG214PX

Lea Close

RG217PR

New Road

RG214DJ

Avon Walk

RG213AD

Stubbs Road

RG217TB

Essex Road

RG214PE

Lime Gardens

RG213BH

Grove Road

RG214HL

Basing View

RG217DE

New Street

RG214EQ

Basing View

RG244ZS

London Road

RG214QA

Bourne Court

RG217BN

Essex Road

RG214PZ

Frome Close

RG217TS

Alencon Link

RG217ES

Churchill Way

RG213AZ

Poynings Crescent

RG217AT

Feathers Yard

RG244ZG

London Road

RG217AS

Feathers Lane

RG214DF

Cam Walk

RG213AX

Grove Road

RG217HY

Churchill Way

RG244BZ

London Road

RG214FA

Basing View

RG213AA

Applegarth Close

RG244BL

London Road

RG217BL

Skyline Plaza

RG217JT

Brookvale & Kings Furlong

RG213EE

Grove Road

RG214PP

Water Way

RG214PS

Buckby Lane

RG214DG

Irwell Close

RG213EH

Munnings Close

RG244ZW

London Road

RG217JR

Wote Street

RG244EN

London Road

RG244ES

London Road

RG214AJ

Eastrop & Grove

RG213BN

Westfield Road

RG244BD

London Road

RG217QB

Goat Lane

RG213PT

Hillstead Court

RG214EB

Basing View

RG244EW

London Road

RG217LN

Town Centre

RG213AN

Camrose Way

RG244YW

Eastrop & Grove

RG214BW

Allnutt Avenue

RG244YQ

London Road

RG244EH

London Road

RG213EX

Holbein Close

RG217BZ

Alencon Link

RG217DQ

Cross Street

RG244ZP

London Road

RG214QE

Eastrop Way

RG217JE

Bunnian Place

RG214BU

Kennet Close

RG213AF

Hackwood Road

RG217LX

London Street

RG217PU

Chequers Road

RG217AP

Alencon Link

RG214DA

Hamble Court

RG217PZ

Eastrop Lane

RG244EL

London Road

RG244YN

London Road

RG217JU

Brookvale & Kings Furlong

RG217NU

London Street

RG217NF

Wote Street

RG244ER

London Road

RG217EN

Churchill Way

RG213QU

Turner Close

RG213AW

Camrose Way

RG217JN

Brookvale & Kings Furlong

RG214AH

London Road

RG244ZA

London Road

RG214DD

Rothay Court

RG214BJ

Lytton Road

RG214PF

Oak Close

RG214BG

Eastfield Avenue

RG214AQ

London Road

RG217AA

Churchill Way

RG217BB

Festival Place

RG217TY

Alencon Link

RG217AN

Alencon Link

RG214DQ

Beaulieu Court

RG214DZ

Basing View

RG217AW

Churchill Way

RG217AX

Skyline Plaza

RG217AD

Timberlake Road

RG217BW

Joices Yard

RG217NE

Wote Street

RG213EQ

Gainsborough Road

RG214QB

Blackwater Close

RG244BA

London Road

RG244BR

London Road

RG244YD

London Road

RG214AP

Eastrop & Grove

RG214DH

Darent Court

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.