Postcode RG21 5HH 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 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 nearest station is Basingstoke, about 0.3 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Eastrop Park.
Houndmills & Oakridge has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,861 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 33% 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 52.0% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 221 ft away from RG21 5HH.
Houndmills & Oakridge near RG21 5HH 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 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Basingstoke | N/A | Walking directions to Basingstoke |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Eastrop Park | Large | Walking directions to Eastrop Park |
| 0.2 mi | Lyford Road Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Lyford Road Recreation Ground |
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 34 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RG21 5HH.
In the RG21 5HH postcode area, located within Houndmills & Oakridge, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RG21 5HH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Norn Hill Store | 6 Norn Hill, Basingstoke, RG21 4EP | Walking directions to Norn Hill Store |
| 0.2 mi | Waitrose | Basing View, Basingstoke and Deane, RG21 4BF | Walking directions to Waitrose |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | Alencon Link, Basingstoke, RG21 7TN | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.4 mi | Premier | Phoenix Park Terrace, Basingstoke and Deane, RG21 5NJ | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.4 mi | Shop Destino | Alencon Link, Basingstoke and Deane, RG21 5NE | Walking directions to Shop Destino |
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 5HH, 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 5HH 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 public order.
The median sale price around RG21 5HH in Houndmills & Oakridge is £292,000 (about £345 per square foot) based on 87 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to RG21 5HH, including South View Infant and Nursery School (Good), South View Junior School (Good) and The Vyne Community School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to RG21 5HH is Basingstoke, about 560 m away.
RG21 5HH scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,861 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 5HH 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.