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RG21

BASINGSTOKE

Berkshire, South East, England

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RG21 covers BASINGSTOKE in Berkshire, South East.

Avg price £377,306
1yr change ▲ 5.1%
Crime 40% above avg
Schools 2 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£377,306

▲ 5.1% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

31% above national avg

Crime Rate

114.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

40% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

16 schools

Broadband Speed

330 Mbps

Property Prices in RG21

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in RG21 is £377,306, which is 36% below the Berkshire average of £585,928.

Properties in RG21 cost 31.5% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in RG21 have risen 5.1% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £505,496 98
Semi-detached £401,689 256
Terraced £303,791 400
Flat £199,847 509
All types £377,306 1308

5-Year Price History

£356K £368K £380K £391K £403K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in RG21

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 114.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, RG21 has a crime rate significantly 40% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
51.8 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
3.8 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
3.0 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
14.8 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
16.8 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in RG21

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

RG21 has 16 schools within or near its boundaries, including 2 rated Outstanding and 6 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Oakridge Infant School Primary Good mi
South View Junior School Primary Not inspected mi
Oakridge Junior School Primary Good mi
South View Infant and Nursery School Primary Not inspected mi
Rucstall Primary School Primary Outstanding mi

2

Outstanding

6

Good

1

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

193,110

Population

62

Median Age

34%

Owner-Occupied

76%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
34.0%
Private rent
14.0%
Social rent
18.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in RG21 are 330.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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330.0 Mbps

Avg Download

59.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

97%

Superfast Coverage

80%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in RG21 is collected by Reading Council. The Band D rate is £1,606/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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RG21 — BASINGSTOKE

Area Summary

RG21 (BASINGSTOKE) offers above-average property prices (£377,306, 31% above national average), higher-than-average crime (40% above national average), strong school provision (2 Outstanding-rated schools), and excellent broadband (330 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about RG21 BASINGSTOKE

What is the average house price in RG21 BASINGSTOKE?
The average house price in RG21 (BASINGSTOKE) is £377,306, based on 1308 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 31% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 5.1% over the past year.
Is RG21 BASINGSTOKE a safe area to live?
Crime in RG21 is above the national average (114.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (51.8 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (14.8 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of RG21 BASINGSTOKE?
The population of RG21 (BASINGSTOKE) is approximately 193,110 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 34% of homes are owner-occupied, 14% are privately rented, and 18% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in RG21?
The average broadband download speed in RG21 is 330 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 97% of premises, ultrafast to 80%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in RG21 BASINGSTOKE?
There are 16 schools in or near RG21. 50% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 2 Outstanding and 6 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

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