Postcode RG21 5GU 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 £285,000 (around £324 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £227,500 and £360,500. The nearest station is Basingstoke, about 0.4 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Tewkesbury Close Open Space.
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 56.6% 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 5GU.
Houndmills & Oakridge near RG21 5GU 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 | Tewkesbury Close Open Space | Medium | Walking directions to Tewkesbury Close Open Space |
| 0.2 mi | Lyford Road Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Lyford Road Recreation Ground |
Based on 91 recent sales, the median property price is £285,000 (about £324 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 | 24 | £386,000 | £365 |
| Terraced | 33 | £292,500 | £306 |
| Flats | 31 | £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 | £419,500 | £296,250 |
| 2026 | — | £198,500 | £372,500 | £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 | £379 | £321 |
| 2026 | — | £301 | £339 | £301 |
There were 47 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RG21 5GU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Aug 2025 | 2, Arlott Drive, Basingstoke, RG21 5GU | Terraced | Freehold | £220,000 | |
| 26 May 2026 | 13, Gower Close, Basingstoke, RG21 5GX | Terraced | Freehold | £300,000 | |
| 01 Aug 2025 | 11, Gower Close, Basingstoke, RG21 5GX | Terraced | Freehold | £310,000 | |
| 27 Nov 2025 | 5, Nash Close, Basingstoke, RG21 5NH | Terraced | Freehold | £275,000 | |
| 25 Jun 2026 | 44, Queen Mary Avenue, Basingstoke, RG21 5PF | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £366,000 |
In the RG21 5GU postcode area, located within Houndmills & Oakridge, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | South View Infant and Nursery School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 6 Nov 2018. | |
South View Infant and Nursery School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 6 Nov 2018
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| 0.1 mi | Primary | South View Junior School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 11 Dec 2012. | |
South View Junior School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 11 Dec 2012
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| 0.2 mi | Secondary | The Vyne Community School | Community school | Area360 rating. Inspected 2 Jun 2026. | |
The Vyne Community School ratingOfsted report cardInspected 2 Jun 2026
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10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of RG21 5GU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Premier | Phoenix Park Terrace, Basingstoke and Deane, RG21 5NJ | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.3 mi | Norn Hill Store | 6 Norn Hill, Basingstoke, RG21 4EP | Walking directions to Norn Hill Store |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | Oakridge Road, Basingstoke and Deane, RG21 5SG | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Shop Destino | Alencon Link, Basingstoke and Deane, RG21 5NE | Walking directions to Shop Destino |
| 0.4 mi | Waitrose | Basing View, Basingstoke and Deane, RG21 4BF | Walking directions to Waitrose |
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 5GU, 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 5GU 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 5GU in Norden is £285,000 (about £324 per square foot) based on 91 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 17 schools close to RG21 5GU, including South View Infant and Nursery School (Good), South View Junior School (Good) and The Vyne Community School (Requires improvement). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to RG21 5GU is Basingstoke, about 592 m away.
RG21 5GU 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 5GU is Luke Murphy (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Linda Hynan (Basingstoke & Deane Independents).