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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

RG217NQ

New Road

RG244ZQ

London Road

RG244ZW

London Road

RG213AX

Grove Road

RG213BN

Westfield Road

RG213DS

Montague Place

RG214AH

London Road

RG217BF

Festival Place

RG217TW

Alencon Link

RG213BL

Camwood Close

RG217NE

Wote Street

RG214DF

Cam Walk

RG214DH

Darent Court

RG217FH

Alencon Link

RG217QN

Church Street

Data Sources

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