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RG21 3QH

Ruskin Close

Eastrop & Grove

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Detailed insights for RG21 3QH

Overview

Postcode RG21 3QH is located in an urban city, within the Eastrop & Grove ward of Basingstoke and Deane in the South East region, and forms part of the Basingstoke Central, Black Dam & Eastrop area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 31.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 62% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Basingstoke Central, Black Dam & Eastrop is £56,358 per year. The nearest station is Basingstoke, about 1.1 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is War Memorial Park.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
32
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
4.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

4/10

Basingstoke Central, Black Dam & Eastrop has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,442 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 47% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Basingstoke Central, Black Dam & Eastrop has a low crime rate, with approximately 31.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4.7%

Approximately 4.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 17.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Basingstoke Central, Black Dam & Eastrop is £56,358 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 153 ft away from RG21 3QH.

Flood risk

No risk

Basingstoke Central, Black Dam & Eastrop near RG21 3QH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Basingstoke located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for RG21 3QH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miWar Memorial ParkLargeWalking directions to War Memorial Park
0.2 miBlack DamLargeWalking directions to Black Dam
0.4 miOld CommonMediumWalking directions to Old Common

Area Profile

Population
206
Population density
2,682.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
16.7(-47%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.56(-29%)
Other crime
3.04(+61%)
Burglary
3.04(+17%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.28(-81%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
178
86.41%
Other White
11
5.34%
Indian
8
3.88%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
3
1.46%
White and Black African (mixed)
2
0.97%
Total population: 206

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
56
31.28%
Level 3 (A level)
40
22.35%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
30
16.76%
No qualifications
28
15.64%
Other
10
5.59%
Total 16+ residents: 179

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
40
37.74%
Owns with a mortgage
34
32.08%
Private landlord or letting agency
26
24.53%
Other social rented
3
2.83%
Social rents from council
2
1.89%
Total households: 106

Property prices in Eastrop & Grove

Median price£300,000
Price per sq ft£348
Sales (last 12 months)123
Typical range (middle 50%)£214K – £405K

Based on 123 recent sales, the median property price is £300,000 (about £348 per square foot) in Eastrop & Grove area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £800,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Eastrop & Grove over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached11£585,000£439
Semi-Detached29£410,000£442
Terraced47£305,000£332
Flats36£180,000£288

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Eastrop & Grove

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Eastrop & Grove.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£465,000£167,475£320,000£250,000
2017£480,000£175,000£325,000£259,500
2018£475,000£183,000£342,475£257,000
2019£490,000£164,000£311,000£251,000
2020£475,000£200,000£332,500£257,500
2021£510,000£178,000£365,000£266,000
2022£580,000£175,000£400,000£285,000
2023£575,000£213,000£380,000£282,000
2024£522,500£205,000£410,000£292,500
2025£640,275£199,750£402,500£311,000
2026£725,000£180,000£412,000£302,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Eastrop & Grove.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Eastrop & Grove.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£372£318£306£304
2017£370£311£347£295
2018£340£315£334£303
2019£350£285£342£284
2020£340£295£343£288
2021£400£301£359£293
2022£392£288£416£339
2023£412£306£435£347
2024£396£300£423£347
2025£412£285£422£334
2026£441£311£430£321
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Eastrop & Grove.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Eastrop & Grove in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 27 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RG21 3QH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RG21 3QH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
02 Apr 202626, Ruskin Close, Basingstoke, RG21 3QHTerracedFreehold£195,000
24 Oct 202527, Ruskin Close, Basingstoke, RG21 3QHTerracedFreehold£182,000
22 Aug 202539, Ruskin Close, Basingstoke, RG21 3QHFlatsLeasehold£173,000
13 Jun 202546, Ruskin Close, Basingstoke, RG21 3QHFlatsLeasehold£149,000
05 Jun 202511A, Ruskin Close, Basingstoke, RG21 3QHTerracedFreehold£260,000

Schools

In the RG21 3QH postcode area, located within Basingstoke Central, Black Dam & Eastrop, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for RG21 3QH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryRucstall Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miSecondaryThe Costello SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.8 mi16 plusQueen Mary's CollegeAcademy 16-19 converter

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RG21 3QH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for RG21 3QH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miBlack Dam StoresBlack Dam Way, Basingstoke and Deane, RG21 3EHWalking directions to Black Dam Stores

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Basingstoke and Deane district (2025-26).

Band A£1,432
Band B£1,671
Band C£1,909
Band D£2,148
Band E£2,625
Band F£3,102
Band G£3,580
Band H£4,296

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for RG21 3QH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

John Gavin Neil McKay

Eastrop & Grove - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Luke Murphy

Basingstoke - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictBasingstoke and DeaneE07000084
Parliamentary ConstituencyBasingstokeE14001078
WardEastrop & GroveE05013083
ParishBasingstoke and Deane, unparished areaE43000224
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Basingstoke Central, Black Dam & EastropE02004685
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Basingstoke and Deane 011CE01022506
Police ForceHampshire
Postcode Introduced1983-03-01

Frequently asked questions about RG21 3QH

Is RG21 3QH (Basingstoke Central, Black Dam & Eastrop) safe?

The area around RG21 3QH records about 32 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South East as a whole the rate is about 84 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near RG21 3QH?

The median sale price around RG21 3QH in Basingstoke Central, Black Dam & Eastrop is £300,000 (about £348 per square foot) based on 123 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near RG21 3QH?

There are 4 schools close to RG21 3QH, including Rucstall Primary School (Good), The Costello School (Good) and Queen Mary's College (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around RG21 3QH?

RG21 3QH scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,442 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents RG21 3QH (Basingstoke Central, Black Dam & Eastrop) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Basingstoke covering RG21 3QH is Luke Murphy (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: John Gavin Neil McKay (Liberal Democrats).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.