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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 149 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
149
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
77.72(+146%)
Anti-social behaviour
29.29(+153%)
Shoplifting
28.53(+256%)
Public order
17.12(+180%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.45(+124%)
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 106 recent sales, the median property price is £274,500 in Basingstoke Central, Black Dam & Eastrop area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £875,000.

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
Detached4£620,000
Flats53£173,000
Semi-Detached15£344,000
Terraced34£300,000

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

RG214PG

Barbel Avenue

RG214PR

The Rushes

RG214PZ

Frome Close

RG217JN

Brookvale & Kings Furlong

RG217NL

Wote Street

RG217PF

New Road

RG244EL

London Road

RG244BG

London Road

RG214FP

Crossborough Gardens

RG217AQ

Skyline Plaza

RG217AY

Skyline Plaza

RG213AN

Camrose Way

RG213QJ

Van Dyck Close

RG217JR

Wote Street

RG217PS

Chequers Road

RG244BJ

London Road

RG244BL

London Road

RG213AD

Stubbs Road

RG213AP

Hackwood Road

RG218FX

Flaxfield Court

RG214AA

London Road

RG214FF

Basing View

RG214PH

New Bridge Lane

RG215NE

Alencon Link

RG217BE

Festival Place

RG217LE

Brookvale & Kings Furlong

RG213PR

Old Common Road

RG214PT

The Butty

RG217AN

Alencon Link

RG217AU

Skyline Plaza

RG217PR

New Road

RG244YB

London Road

RG214PW

The Moorings

RG217NX

May Place

RG244EP

London Road

RG244EW

London Road

RG244ZY

London Road

RG214AX

Eastrop Lane

RG217QF

Southern Road

RG244YS

London Road

RG244ZL

London Road

RG214AW

London Road

RG217SB

Alencon Link

RG214FQ

London Road

RG217BB

Festival Place

RG244BX

London Road

RG244XW

London Road

RG217AP

Alencon Link

RG213BA

Hackwood Road

RG213BG

Chesterfield Road

RG213FD

Russell Road

RG214AG

Crossborough Hill

RG214DS

Weysprings Close

RG214HG

Basing View

RG217GQ

Brookvale & Kings Furlong

RG217TU

Alencon Link

RG213BQ

Chesterfield Road

RG214HL

Basing View

RG217LG

Town Centre

RG217PU

Chequers Road

RG244XT

London Road

RG214PY

Lyn Court

RG214YY

Basing View

RG217ES

Churchill Way

RG217PN

New Road

RG218SW

Mortimer Lane

RG244YL

London Road

RG217BP

Windover Mews

RG217DE

New Street

RG213EX

Holbein Close

RG214BZ

Severn Way

RG214DP

Thames Court

RG217LS

Town Centre

RG244BQ

London Road

RG244BN

London Road

RG213BE

Grove Road

RG213QX

Hogarth Close

RG214AJ

Eastrop & Grove

RG214BS

Simmons Walk

RG217AS

Feathers Lane

RG244BS

London Road

RG213BH

Grove Road

RG213EN

Landseer Close

RG213QS

Reynolds Close

RG214DQ

Beaulieu Court

RG217AX

Skyline Plaza

RG217QU

Churchill Way

RG244BD

London Road

RG213EH

Munnings Close

RG213QT

Raphael Close

RG214PA

Barbel Avenue

RG244SA

London Road

RG214PB

Barbel Avenue

RG214QE

Eastrop Way

RG217AH

Alencon Link

RG217AW

Churchill Way

RG244YN

London Road

RG244YU

London Road

RG213AL

Camrose Way

RG214AP

Eastrop & Grove

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.