Postcode RG21 5AE is located in an urban city, within the Norden ward of Basingstoke and Deane in the South East region, and forms part of the Houndmills & Oakridge area. It has low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 92.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Houndmills & Oakridge is £56,855 per year. The nearest station is Basingstoke, about 0.4 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is Victory Park.
Houndmills & Oakridge has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,945 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 27% least deprived areas in England.
Houndmills & Oakridge has a high crime rate, with approximately 92.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 11.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 31.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Houndmills & Oakridge is £56,855 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near RG21 5AE.
Houndmills & Oakridge near RG21 5AE 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 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Basingstoke | N/A | Walking directions to Basingstoke |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Victory Park | Small | Walking directions to Victory Park |
| 0.4 mi | Lyford Road Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Lyford Road Recreation Ground |
| 0.4 mi | Sinclair Pocket Park | Small | Walking directions to Sinclair Pocket Park |
Based on 87 recent sales, the median property price is £292,000 (about £345 per square foot) in Norden area, with individual transactions ranging from £129,000 up to £680,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 24 | £418,500 | £368 |
| Detached | 4 | £345,000 | £449 |
| Terraced | 30 | £305,000 | £313 |
| Flats | 29 | £195,000 | £322 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | £187,725 | £285,000 | £245,000 |
| 2017 | £327,250 | £199,498 | £340,000 | £281,498 |
| 2018 | £284,995 | £187,500 | £369,995 | £255,500 |
| 2019 | £467,500 | £232,995 | £340,000 | £259,500 |
| 2020 | £441,995 | £219,995 | £392,995 | £246,000 |
| 2021 | £435,000 | £195,000 | £350,000 | £264,000 |
| 2022 | £419,000 | £200,000 | £396,250 | £285,500 |
| 2023 | £318,500 | £199,000 | £382,500 | £280,000 |
| 2024 | £490,000 | £196,000 | £380,000 | £292,000 |
| 2025 | £345,000 | £195,000 | £420,000 | £296,000 |
| 2026 | — | £194,500 | £370,250 | £290,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | £268 | £311 | £252 |
| 2017 | £295 | £319 | £299 | £290 |
| 2018 | £392 | £287 | £310 | £265 |
| 2019 | £356 | £324 | £312 | £268 |
| 2020 | £330 | £399 | £329 | £315 |
| 2021 | £318 | £313 | £325 | £305 |
| 2022 | £382 | £326 | £345 | £320 |
| 2023 | £416 | £323 | £358 | £300 |
| 2024 | £363 | £291 | £369 | £299 |
| 2025 | £449 | £322 | £379 | £320 |
| 2026 | — | £328 | £316 | £297 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RG21 5AE.
In the RG21 5AE postcode area, located within Houndmills & Oakridge, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RG21 5AE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Sherborne Road Stores | Sherborne Road, Basingstoke and Deane, RG21 5TP | Walking directions to Sherborne Road Stores |
| 0.2 mi | One Stop | Oakridge Road, Basingstoke and Deane, RG21 5TS | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.3 mi | Premier | Phoenix Park Terrace, Basingstoke and Deane, RG21 5NJ | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | Oakridge Road, Basingstoke and Deane, RG21 5SG | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Centaur News | Aldermaston Road South, Basingstoke and Deane, RG21 6XG | Walking directions to Centaur News |
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 5AE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Linda Hynan
Norden - Elected 7 May 2026
Luke Murphy
Basingstoke - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around RG21 5AE records about 93 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around RG21 5AE in Houndmills & Oakridge is £292,000 (about £345 per square foot) based on 87 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 17 schools close to RG21 5AE, including Maple Ridge School (Good), The Vyne Community School (Good) and Oakridge Junior School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to RG21 5AE is Basingstoke, about 693 m away.
RG21 5AE scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 23,945 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 5AE is Luke Murphy (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Linda Hynan (Basingstoke & Deane Independents).
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.