Postcode RG21 5HJ 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 108.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Houndmills & Oakridge is £56,855 per year. The nearest station is Basingstoke located about 0.3 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, 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 108.0 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 262 ft away from RG21 5HJ.
Houndmills & Oakridge near RG21 5HJ 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 97 recent sales, the median property price is £299,000 in Norden area, with individual transactions ranging from £130,000 up to £700,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £345,000 |
| Flats | 28 | £195,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 29 | £407,500 |
| Terraced | 36 | £296,000 |
10 year median price trend in Norden
In the RG21 5HJ postcode area, located within Houndmills & Oakridge, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RG21 5HJ
| 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 |
| 0.3 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 5HJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Linda Hynan
Norden - Elected 7 May 2026
Luke Murphy
Basingstoke - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.