Postcode RG21 4EQ 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 326.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 3.9× 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 0.5 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Eastrop Park.
Basingstoke Central, Black Dam & Eastrop has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,649 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 20% most deprived areas in England.
Basingstoke Central, Black Dam & Eastrop has a very high crime rate, with approximately 326.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.1% 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.
The average income per household in Basingstoke Central, Black Dam & Eastrop is £56,358 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 201 ft away from RG21 4EQ.
Basingstoke Central, Black Dam & Eastrop near RG21 4EQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Basingstoke located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Basingstoke | N/A | Walking directions to Basingstoke |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Eastrop Park | Large | Walking directions to Eastrop Park |
| 0.4 mi | Lyford Road Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Lyford Road Recreation Ground |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £585,000 | £439 |
| Semi-Detached | 29 | £410,000 | £442 |
| Terraced | 47 | £305,000 | £332 |
| Flats | 36 | £180,000 | £288 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 19 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RG21 4EQ.
In the RG21 4EQ postcode area, located within Basingstoke Central, Black Dam & Eastrop, there are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RG21 4EQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Norn Hill Store | 6 Norn Hill, Basingstoke, RG21 4EP | Walking directions to Norn Hill Store |
| 0.3 mi | Waitrose | Basing View, Basingstoke and Deane, RG21 4BF | Walking directions to Waitrose |
Annual council tax rates for Basingstoke and Deane district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for RG21 4EQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
John Gavin Neil McKay
Eastrop & Grove - Elected 7 May 2026
Luke Murphy
Basingstoke - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around RG21 4EQ records about 326 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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.
The median sale price around RG21 4EQ 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.
There are 9 schools close to RG21 4EQ, including South View Infant and Nursery School (Good), South View Junior School (Good) and The Costello School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to RG21 4EQ is Basingstoke, about 868 m away.
RG21 4EQ scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,649 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Basingstoke covering RG21 4EQ 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).
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.