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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

RG217AZ

Skyline Plaza

RG214DW

Trent Way

RG217BY

New Street

RG244XW

London Road

RG217TR

Alencon Link

RG213UT

Southern Road

RG217LW

Brookvale & Kings Furlong

RG217TU

Alencon Link

RG213AL

Camrose Way

RG217FH

Alencon Link

RG214PD

Acorn Close

RG214LB

Crossborough Gardens

RG213PR

Old Common Road

RG214DP

Thames Court

RG244YT

London Road

Data Sources

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