Area360 logo

Postcode insights

RG23 7SY

Oakley & The Candovers

Basingstoke and Deane

Interactive map showing RG23 7SY and surrounding area

Detailed insights for RG23 7SY

Overview

Postcode RG23 7SY is located in a rural village, within the Oakley & The Candovers ward of Basingstoke and Deane in the South East region, and forms part of the Overton & North Waltham area. It has low deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 101.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Overton & North Waltham is £76,527 per year. The nearest station is Basingstoke, about 3.8 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Cherry Square.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
101
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
11.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

3/10

Overton & North Waltham has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,709 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 31% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Overton & North Waltham has a very high crime rate, with approximately 101.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

11.9%

Approximately 11.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 16.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Overton & North Waltham is £76,527 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 134 ft away from RG23 7SY.

Flood risk

N/A

Overton & North Waltham near RG23 7SY 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 3.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for RG23 7SY
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miCherry SquareSmallWalking directions to Cherry Square

Area Profile

Population
121
Population density
21.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
60.1(+90%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.55(+35%)
Burglary
9.58(+268%)
Public order
7.84(+29%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.53(+1%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
104
85.95%
Other White
7
5.79%
Irish
3
2.48%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
1.65%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
2
1.65%
Total population: 121

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
48
44.44%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
18
16.67%
Level 3 (A level)
16
14.81%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
10
9.26%
No qualifications
6
5.56%
Total 16+ residents: 108

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
19
32.2%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
23.73%
Owns with a mortgage
13
22.03%
Other social rented
7
11.86%
Other forms of private rent
5
8.47%
Total households: 59

Property prices in Oakley & The Candovers

Median price£479,998
Price per sq ft£440
Sales (last 12 months)128
Typical range (middle 50%)£402K – £583K

Based on 128 recent sales, the median property price is £479,998 (about £440 per square foot) in Oakley & The Candovers area, with individual transactions ranging from £71,000 up to £2,359,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Oakley & The Candovers over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached76£562,495£449
Semi-Detached31£400,000£423
Terraced18£347,500£410
Flats3£98,000£134

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Oakley & The Candovers

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Oakley & The Candovers.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£455,000£145,000£335,000£277,500
2017£477,250£275,000£357,500£332,000
2018£511,000£259,950£350,000£304,950
2019£560,000£151,750£385,475£393,000
2020£500,000£135,000£375,000£312,975
2021£525,000£146,500£375,000£318,000
2022£595,000£272,500£425,000£360,000
2023£560,000£149,625£425,000£350,000
2024£555,000£96,000£385,000£340,000
2025£566,250£100,450£410,000£345,000
2026£530,000£432,500£407,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Oakley & The Candovers.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Oakley & The Candovers.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£364£307£361£337
2017£359£356£374£345
2018£367£335£373£354
2019£368£394£347£314
2020£378£180£361£360
2021£403£267£396£362
2022£418£355£405£395
2023£436£199£459£468
2024£425£126£437£417
2025£442£159£426£451
2026£470£398£405
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Oakley & The Candovers.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Oakley & The Candovers in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RG23 7SY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RG23 7SY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 May 202544, Albatross Way, Basingstoke, RG23 7SNSemi-DetachedFreehold£403,500
25 Apr 202546, Albatross Way, Basingstoke, RG23 7SNSemi-DetachedFreehold£409,000
31 Mar 202513, Albatross Way, Basingstoke, RG23 7SNSemi-DetachedFreehold£420,000
28 Mar 202515, Albatross Way, Basingstoke, RG23 7SNSemi-DetachedFreehold£410,000
28 Feb 202517, Albatross Way, Basingstoke, RG23 7SNSemi-DetachedFreehold£355,000

Schools

In the RG23 7SY postcode area, located within Overton & North Waltham, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for RG23 7SY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.9 miPrimarySt Mark's Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RG23 7SY

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for RG23 7SY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTesco ExpressBasingstoke and Deane, RG23 7QXWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miThe Co-operative Food57-58 Broadmere Road, Basingstoke, RG22 4AQWalking directions to The Co-operative Food

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Basingstoke and Deane district (2025-26).

Band A£1,432
Band B£1,671
Band C£1,909
Band D£2,148
Band E£2,625
Band F£3,102
Band G£3,580
Band H£4,296

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 RG23 7SY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Alex Rowley

Oakley & The Candovers - Elected 7 May 2026

Basingstoke & Deane Independents

Marc Connor

Oakley & The Candovers - Elected 7 May 2026

Basingstoke & Deane Independents

Member of parliament

Luke Murphy

Basingstoke - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictBasingstoke and DeaneE07000084
Parliamentary ConstituencyBasingstokeE14001078
ParishDummerE04004448
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Overton & North WalthamE02004696
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Basingstoke and Deane 022AE01022532
Police ForceHampshire
Postcode Introduced2025-10-01

Frequently asked questions about RG23 7SY

Is RG23 7SY (Overton & North Waltham) safe?

The area around RG23 7SY records about 101 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near RG23 7SY?

The median sale price around RG23 7SY in Overton & North Waltham is £479,998 (about £440 per square foot) based on 128 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near RG23 7SY?

There is 1 school close to RG23 7SY, including St Mark's Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around RG23 7SY?

RG23 7SY scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 22,709 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents RG23 7SY (Overton & North Waltham) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Basingstoke covering RG23 7SY is Luke Murphy (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Alex Rowley (Basingstoke & Deane Independents) and Marc Connor (Basingstoke & Deane Independents).

Data Sources

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.