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About

Norden ward sits in the northwest of Basingstoke, primarily consisting of the residential area of South Ham. The housing is a mix of post-war and later developments, with a significant portion of the area defined by its proximity to the A30 and A340 corridors. The ward is bordered by open countryside to the west, providing a distinct edge to the urban landscape. Its community facilities are centred around local schools, shops, and recreational spaces serving the immediate neighbourhood.

The area includes the large Brighton Hill retail park, a key local hub for commerce and services. A notable local landmark is the Brighton Hill Roundabout, a major traffic junction that shapes movement through this part of town. Public green spaces like the South Ham and Brighton Hill playing fields offer recreational areas. The ward's demographic and housing profile reflects its development as a key residential district within the wider borough.

Area overview

On average Norden has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 103 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 37.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Norden is £62,809 per year. There are 7 schools in Norden: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Norden is home to around 10,728 people, with a population density of about 2,669.6 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
103
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
37.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Norden Population
10,728
Population density
2,669.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
60.96(+93%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.96(+12%)
Public order
9.69(+59%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.2(+27%)
Other theft
5.41(-3%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,413
69.09%
Other White
927
8.64%
Other Asian
593
5.53%
Indian
478
4.45%
African
277
2.58%
Total population: 10,730

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,621
30.43%
No qualifications
1,552
18.02%
Level 3 (A level)
1,365
15.85%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,259
14.62%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,123
13.04%
Total 16+ residents: 8,613

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
1,401
32.27%
Owns with a mortgage
1,214
27.97%
Owns outright
780
17.97%
Private landlord or letting agency
606
13.96%
Shared ownership
164
3.78%
Total households: 4,341

Property prices in Norden

Based on 94 recent sales, the median property price is £295,500 in Norden area, with individual transactions ranging from £84,000 up to £700,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Norden 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 Norden over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached3£345,000
Flats27£220,000
Semi-Detached26£422,500
Terraced38£296,000

10 years median price trend in Norden

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Norden.

All postcodes in Norden

RG248SH

Rankine Road

RG215PT

Fencott Place

RG215QU

Mullins Close

RG215RX

Lansley Road

RG216BJ

Robertson Way

RG216XJ

Kingsclere Road

RG215GU

Arlott Drive

RG215QR

Normanton Road

RG214HF

Norn Hill Close

RG248NE

Wade Road

RG215HJ

Warton Road

RG215JY

Martin Close

RG215NX

Richmond Road

RG215SX

Maple Crescent

RG216XP

Houndmills Road

RG216YJ

Telford Road

RG248UQ

Stroudley Road

RG214FR

Bedstone Road

RG215HT

Doswell Way

RG215LX

Darcy Close

RG215RJ

Cherry Tree Walk

RG216QD

Edison Road

RG216XX

Brunel Road

RG214FL

Spindle Close

RG215LD

Coleman Close

RG215RY

Hailstone Road

RG215TW

Hillary Road

RG215JZ

Martin Close

RG215LY

Bingley Close

RG215PB

Vyne Road

RG215SR

Scotney Road

RG215TX

Millard Close

RG215UB

Merton Road

RG215UD

Kingsclere Road

RG215HP

Doswell Way

RG215RA

Wateridge Road

RG215JS

Bennet Close

RG216AU

Fullbrook Drive

RG216XE

Houndmills Road

RG248GF

Rankine Road

RG248QD

Rutherford Road

RG214HU

Silvester Close

RG215PR

Lyford Road

RG215RN

Oakridge Road

RG215ST

Maple Crescent

RG215NG

Phoenix Park Terrace

RG216BE

Goodyear Way

RG215HR

Deanes Close

RG215LW

Pemerton Road

RG215NN

Vyne Road

RG216AZ

James Road

RG216XN

Devonshire Business Park

RG216XQ

Houndmills Road

RG216YL

Aldermaston Road South

RG248GT

Berrington Way

RG215SS

Maple Crescent

RG248QB

Rankine Road

RG214JB

Westray Close

RG215AG

Soper Grove

RG215NB

Bunnian Place

RG216BH

Robertson Way

RG216XW

Chapel Hill

RG248TW

Gastons Wood

RG214RN

Norn Hill

RG215SE

Oakridge Road

RG216XH

Joule Road

Data Sources

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