Postcode RG21 5SP 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 low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 92.5 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 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 low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,945 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 27% least deprived areas in England.
Houndmills & Oakridge has a high crime rate, with approximately 92.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 16.0% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near RG21 5SP.
Houndmills & Oakridge near RG21 5SP 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Tewkesbury Close Open Space | Medium | Walking directions to Tewkesbury Close Open Space |
| 0.4 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 41 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RG21 5SP.
In the RG21 5SP postcode area, located within Houndmills & Oakridge, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RG21 5SP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | Oakridge Road, Basingstoke and Deane, RG21 5SG | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | One Stop | 30 Shakespeare Road, Basingstoke, RG24 9DH | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.3 mi | Fast Fare | Abbey Road, Basingstoke and Deane, RG24 9ES | Walking directions to Fast Fare |
| 0.4 mi | Sherborne Road Stores | Sherborne Road, Basingstoke and Deane, RG21 5TP | Walking directions to Sherborne Road Stores |
| 0.4 mi | One Stop | Oakridge Road, Basingstoke and Deane, RG21 5TS | Walking directions to One Stop |
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 5SP, 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 5SP records about 93 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, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around RG21 5SP in Houndmills & Oakridge is £292,000 (about £345 per square foot) based on 87 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to RG21 5SP, including Dove House Academy (Outstanding), Maple Ridge School (Good) and The Vyne Community School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to RG21 5SP is Basingstoke, about 874 m away.
RG21 5SP scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 23,945 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 5SP 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.