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RG23

BASINGSTOKE

Berkshire, South East, England

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RG23 encompasses BASINGSTOKE and its surrounding areas in Berkshire, South East.

Avg price £448,129
1yr change ▼ 5.8%
Crime 84% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£448,129

▼ 5.8% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

56% above national avg

Crime Rate

13.3/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

84% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

8 schools

Broadband Speed

344 Mbps

Property Prices in RG23

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in RG23 is £448,129, which is 24% below the Berkshire average of £585,928.

Properties in RG23 cost 56.1% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in RG23 have fallen 5.8% 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 £557,127 321
Semi-detached £403,291 226
Terraced £320,940 202
Flat £185,506 31
All types £448,129 800

5-Year Price History

£435K £442K £449K £456K £462K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in RG23

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

With 13.3 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, RG23 has a crime rate well 84% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
6.3 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
0.5 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
0.2 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
2.6 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
1.1 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in RG23

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

RG23 has 8 schools within or near its boundaries, including 3 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Winklebury Junior School Primary Not inspected mi
Winklebury Infant School Primary Not inspected mi
Castle Hill Primary School Primary Good mi
Castle Hill Infant School Primary Good mi
Oakley Infant School Primary Good mi

0

Outstanding

3

Good

0

Requires improvement

1

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 RG23 are 344.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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344.0 Mbps

Avg Download

62.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

97%

Superfast Coverage

84%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in RG23 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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RG23 — BASINGSTOKE

Area Summary

RG23 (BASINGSTOKE) offers above-average property prices (£448,129, 56% above national average), low crime (84% below national average), 8 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (344 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about RG23 BASINGSTOKE

What is the average house price in RG23 BASINGSTOKE?
The average house price in RG23 (BASINGSTOKE) is £448,129, based on 800 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 56% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 5.8% over the past year.
Is RG23 BASINGSTOKE a safe area to live?
Crime in RG23 is significantly below the national average (13.3 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (6.3 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (2.6 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of RG23 BASINGSTOKE?
The population of RG23 (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 RG23?
The average broadband download speed in RG23 is 344 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 97% of premises, ultrafast to 84%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in RG23 BASINGSTOKE?
There are 8 schools in or near RG23. 38% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 3 Good. None require improvement.

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