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RG22 6JU

High Drive

South Ham

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Overview

Postcode RG22 6JU is located in an urban city, within the South Ham area of Basingstoke and Deane in the South East region, and forms part of the South Ham & West Ham area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 68.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 19% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in South Ham & West Ham is £47,885 per year. The median sale price in South Ham is £331,500 (around £382 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £300,000 and £382,000. The nearest station is Basingstoke, about 1.8 miles away. There are 13 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Stratton Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
68
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
22.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

South Ham & West Ham has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,264 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 43% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

South Ham & West Ham has a high crime rate, with approximately 68.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

22.1%

Approximately 22.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 39.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in South Ham & West Ham is £47,885 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near RG22 6JU.

Flood risk

No risk

South Ham & West Ham near RG22 6JU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Basingstoke located about 1.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for RG22 6JU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miStratton ParkLargeWalking directions to Stratton Park
0.4 miRussell Howard ParkMediumWalking directions to Russell Howard Park
0.2 miDown Grange Bronze Age Burial MoundsSmallWalking directions to Down Grange Bronze Age Burial Mounds

Area Profile

Population
277
Population density
5,551.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
32.97(+4%)
Shoplifting
18.64(+134%)
Public order
9.32(+54%)
Other theft
9.32(+66%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.02(-59%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
243
88.04%
Indian
11
3.99%
Other White
7
2.54%
Other Asian
4
1.45%
Caribbean
3
1.09%
Total population: 276

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
59
27.96%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
36
17.06%
Level 4+ (Degree)
34
16.11%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
32
15.17%
Level 3 (A level)
28
13.27%
Total 16+ residents: 211

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
53
43.44%
Owns with a mortgage
28
22.95%
Other social rented
27
22.13%
Private landlord or letting agency
9
7.38%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.28%
Total households: 122

Property prices in South Ham

Median price: £331,500
Price per sq ft: £382
Sales (last 12 months): 88
Typical range (middle 50%): £300K – £382K

Based on 88 recent sales, the median property price is £331,500 (about £382 per square foot) in South Ham area, with individual transactions ranging from £148,500 up to £560,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in South Ham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached16£455,500£493
Semi-Detached32£355,000£430
Terraced34£307,000£358
Flats6£223,500£350

10-year price trendmedian sale price in South Ham

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in South Ham.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£471,250£167,500£266,000£242,500
2017£355,000£162,500£287,000£255,000
2018£372,500£179,000£287,500£250,000
2019£357,500£192,000£275,000£235,000
2020£366,000£166,500£285,000£250,000
2021£370,000£182,750£300,000£250,000
2022£425,000£177,000£350,000£280,000
2023£407,500£220,000£350,500£288,500
2024£395,000£170,000£350,000£285,000
2025£440,000£200,000£360,000£300,000
2026£460,000£227,500£355,000£325,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in South Ham.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in South Ham.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£478£290£286£289
2017£412£259£347£295
2018£370£265£368£285
2019£358£285£354£281
2020£455£302£367£290
2021£420£279£360£307
2022£514£311£413£328
2023£473£329£444£348
2024£468£314£431£333
2025£498£337£426£357
2026£619£343£457£360
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in South Ham.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for South Ham in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RG22 6JU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RG22 6JU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Jul 202682, High Drive, Basingstoke, RG22 6JUSemi-DetachedFreehold£375,000
23 Oct 202537, High Drive, Basingstoke, RG22 6JUSemi-DetachedFreehold£355,000
10 Mar 202619, Stag Hill, Basingstoke, RG22 6JFTerracedFreehold£335,000
12 Sept 202541, Stag Hill, Basingstoke, RG22 6JFTerracedFreehold£331,000
16 Apr 202642, High Drive, Basingstoke, RG22 6JTSemi-DetachedFreehold£310,000

Schools

In the RG22 6JU postcode area, located within South Ham & West Ham, there are 13 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for RG22 6JU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryPark View Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miSecondaryThe Blue Coat School BasingstokeAcademy sponsor led

N/A

0.3 miSecondaryBishop Challoner Catholic Secondary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of RG22 6JU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for RG22 6JU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miMorrisons DailyBasingstoke and Deane, RG22 6JWWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.3 miOne StopSt Michael's Road, Basingstoke and Deane, RG22 6RYWalking directions to One Stop
0.3 miShellWinchester Road, Basingstoke, RG22 6HNWalking directions to Shell
0.4 miPremierBurnaby Close, Basingstoke, RG22 6UJWalking directions to Premier
0.5 miBhuller StoresSt Peter's Road, Basingstoke and Deane, RG22 6TJWalking directions to Bhuller Stores

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Basingstoke and Deane district.

Band A£1,503
Band B£1,754
Band C£2,005
Band D£2,255
Band E£2,756
Band F£3,258
Band G£3,759
Band H£4,510

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for RG22 6JU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Steven Paul Trumm

South Ham - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Luke Murphy

Basingstoke - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictBasingstoke and DeaneE07000084
Parliamentary ConstituencyBasingstokeE14001078
WardSouth HamE05013091
ParishBasingstoke and Deane, unparished areaE43000224
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)South Ham & West HamE02004688
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Basingstoke and Deane 014AE01022548
Police ForceHampshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about RG22 6JU

Is RG22 6JU (South Ham & West Ham) safe?

The area around RG22 6JU records about 68 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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.

What is the average house price near RG22 6JU?

The median sale price around RG22 6JU in South Ham is £331,500 (about £382 per square foot) based on 88 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near RG22 6JU?

There are 19 schools close to RG22 6JU, including Park View Primary School (Good), The Blue Coat School Basingstoke and Bishop Challoner Catholic Secondary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around RG22 6JU?

RG22 6JU scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,264 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents RG22 6JU (South Ham & West Ham) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Basingstoke covering RG22 6JU is Luke Murphy (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Steven Paul Trumm (Reform UK).