Postcode RG21 5AG is located in an urban city, within the Norden area of Basingstoke and Deane in the South East region, and forms part of the Houndmills & Oakridge area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 108 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Houndmills & Oakridge is £56,855 per year. The median sale price in Norden is £287,500 (around £329 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £226,250 and £367,125. The nearest station is Basingstoke, about 0.2 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest small park is Glebe Gardens.
Houndmills & Oakridge has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,018 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 37% most deprived areas in England.
Houndmills & Oakridge has a very high crime rate, with approximately 108 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 42.5% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 306 ft away from RG21 5AG.
Houndmills & Oakridge near RG21 5AG 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 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Basingstoke | N/A | Walking directions to Basingstoke |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Glebe Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Glebe Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | Victory Park | Small | Walking directions to Victory Park |
| 0.1 mi | Lyford Road Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Lyford Road Recreation Ground |
Based on 98 recent sales, the median property price is £287,500 (about £329 per square foot) in Norden area, with individual transactions ranging from £130,000 up to £1,020,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £680,000 | £331 |
| Semi-Detached | 26 | £383,650 | £372 |
| Terraced | 34 | £300,000 | £324 |
| Flats | 35 | £195,000 | £312 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | £188,750 | £293,330 | £247,000 |
| 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 | £418,500 | £296,250 |
| 2026 | — | £195,000 | £380,000 | £300,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | £268 | £320 | £261 |
| 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 | £435 | £322 | £380 | £321 |
| 2026 | — | £312 | £352 | £327 |
There were 46 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RG21 5AG.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Aug 2026 | 1, Tedbury Court, Soper Grove, Basingstoke, RG21 5AG | Flats | Leasehold | £187,500 | |
| 19 Jun 2025 | 12, Tedbury Court, Soper Grove, Basingstoke, RG21 5AG | Flats | Leasehold | £184,000 | |
| 11 May 2026 | 4, Soper Grove, Basingstoke, RG21 5PU | Terraced | Freehold | £345,000 | |
| 07 Nov 2025 | 13, Soper Grove, Basingstoke, RG21 5PU | Terraced | Freehold | £340,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2025 | 1, Norden Close, Basingstoke, RG21 5PS | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £360,000 |
In the RG21 5AG postcode area, located within Houndmills & Oakridge, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Secondary | The Vyne Community School | Community school | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 2 Jun 2026. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | South View Junior School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 11 Dec 2012. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | South View Infant and Nursery School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 6 Nov 2018. |
13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of RG21 5AG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Premier | Phoenix Park Terrace, Basingstoke and Deane, RG21 5NJ | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.2 mi | Shop Destino | Alencon Link, Basingstoke and Deane, RG21 5NE | Walking directions to Shop Destino |
| 0.2 mi | Londis | Alencon Link, Basingstoke, RG21 7TN | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's | 1,2 Station Mall, Basingstoke, RG21 7DW | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.3 mi | Delikatesy Smaczek | Churchill Way, Basingstoke and Deane, RG21 7HY | Walking directions to Delikatesy Smaczek |
Annual council tax rates for Basingstoke and Deane district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for RG21 5AG, 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 5AG records about 108 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around RG21 5AG in Norden is £287,500 (about £329 per square foot) based on 98 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to RG21 5AG, including The Vyne Community School (Requires improvement), South View Junior School (Good) and South View Infant and Nursery School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to RG21 5AG is Basingstoke, about 272 m away.
RG21 5AG scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,018 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 5AG is Luke Murphy (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Linda Hynan (Basingstoke & Deane Independents).