Postcode RG21 5LA 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 high crime levels, with around 87.3 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 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 0.5 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 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 9,094 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 28% most deprived areas in England.
Houndmills & Oakridge has a high crime rate, with approximately 87.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 71.4% 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 5LA.
Houndmills & Oakridge near RG21 5LA 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 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 |
| 0.3 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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RG21 5LA.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Jul 2026 | 22, Southview Mews, Basingstoke, RG21 5LB | Flats | Leasehold | £173,000 | |
| 06 Mar 2026 | 59, Gregory Close, Basingstoke, RG21 5LF | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £312,500 | |
| 06 Mar 2026 | 52, Gregory Close, Basingstoke, RG21 5LF | Terraced | Freehold | £300,000 | |
| 06 Feb 2026 | 60, Gregory Close, Basingstoke, RG21 5LF | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £325,000 | |
| 22 Jan 2026 | 34, Baynard Close, Basingstoke, RG21 5LP | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £400,000 |
In the RG21 5LA postcode area, located within Houndmills & Oakridge, there are 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | South View Junior School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 11 Dec 2012. | |
| 0.1 mi | Primary | South View Infant and Nursery School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 6 Nov 2018. | |
| 0.4 mi | Secondary | The Vyne Community School | Community school | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 2 Jun 2026. |
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of RG21 5LA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Norn Hill Store | 6 Norn Hill, Basingstoke, RG21 4EP | Walking directions to Norn Hill Store |
| 0.4 mi | One Stop | 30 Shakespeare Road, Basingstoke, RG24 9DH | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.4 mi | Waitrose | Basing View, Basingstoke and Deane, RG21 4BF | Walking directions to Waitrose |
| 0.5 mi | Tesco Express | Oakridge Road, Basingstoke and Deane, RG21 5SG | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.5 mi | Premier | Phoenix Park Terrace, Basingstoke and Deane, RG21 5NJ | Walking directions to Premier |
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 5LA, 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 5LA records about 87 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, criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around RG21 5LA in Norden is £287,500 (about £329 per square foot) based on 98 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to RG21 5LA, including South View Junior School (Good), South View Infant and Nursery 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 5LA is Basingstoke, about 825 m away.
RG21 5LA scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,094 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 5LA is Luke Murphy (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Linda Hynan (Basingstoke & Deane Independents).