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RG21 Postcode


RG21 is one of 5 Postcode Districts for the Basingstoke Post town in Hampshire

The postcode district is located in the RG Reading postal area , RG21 has a population of 30,628 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census.

The area of the district is 3.14 square miles (8.12 square kilometers or 2,006.66 acres).

A wide range of spatial data has been analysed to present this overview of RG21. If you would like anything added, please contact us.

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Map of the RG21 Basingstoke Postcode

Map of The RG21 Postcode
Terrain Map of the RG21 Postcode.

Introduction to RG21: Central Basingstoke

The RG21 postcode represents the heart of Basingstoke, enveloped by the Basingstoke ring road and extending south to the Harrow Way and the M3 Motorway. This central area is a bustling hub of activity and community.

Residential Estates in RG21 Basingstoke

RG21 is not just the commercial centre of Basingstoke; it also encompasses residential areas such as South View, Houndmills, Oakridge, Viables, King's Furlong, and Black Dam estates, offering diverse living options within Basingstoke's vibrant community.

Educational Institutions in RG21

Education is a cornerstone of the RG21 area, with prominent institutions like Queen Mary's College and Basingstoke Technical College serving the community's educational needs in Basingstoke.

Basingstoke Town Centre: The Commercial Heart of RG21

At the core of RG21 lies Basingstoke Town Centre, a dynamic area bustling with shops and the renowned Festival Place shopping Centre. It's a retail paradise for both locals and visitors to Basingstoke.

Cultural Venues in RG21 Basingstoke

Basingstoke's RG21 postcode is rich in culture, boasting venues like the Haymarket Theatre and the Anvil, perfect for catching a show. The Willis Museum and art gallery, along with the Fairfields Arts Centre, are cultural beacons in RG21, drawing the creative community of Basingstoke.

The Layout of Basingstoke Town Centre in RG21

Basingstoke Town Centre in RG21 is divided into distinct areas. Starting from the north, you encounter Basingstoke Station, a vital rail terminus. Moving south, the Malls Shopping Centre and the multi-level Festival Place offer extensive shopping experiences. The pedestrianized Wote Street and Church Street lead up to the Top of Town, a vibrant area with bars, restaurants, the Haymarket Theatre, Willis Museum, and the market square of Basingstoke.

The Civic Quarter and Green Spaces in RG21

East of the Top of Town in RG21 is Basingstoke's civic quarter, housing key buildings like the Magistrates court and Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council offices. The War Memorial Park and Eastrop Park, with their beautiful landscapes, offer tranquil escapes within Basingstoke.

Recreational Activities in RG21

RG21 Basingstoke is not just about urban life; it also offers natural retreats like the Black Dam ponds, an ideal spot for nature walks, and the Crabtree plantation nearby. Eastrop Park in Basingstoke provides family-friendly activities with its boating lake, paddling pool, and outdoor stage.

Where is the RG21 District?

To give you an idea where the district is located we have created the following table showing nearby towns.

Nearest Towns to RG21

Town Distance (miles) Direction
Tadley 6.85 NNW
Alton 9.41 SSE
Fleet 10.70 E
Whitchurch 11.13 WSW
Thatcham 12.05 NW
New Alresford 12.45 SSW
Yateley 12.81 ENE
Farnham 13.04 ESE
Sandhurst 13.60 ENE
Newbury 13.81 NW
Reading 13.98 NNE
Blackwater 14.14 ENE
Aldershot 14.22 E
Bordon 14.35 SE
Farnborough 14.59 E
Crowthorne 14.69 ENE
Wokingham 14.96 NE
Woodley 15.26 NNE
Frimley 15.52 ENE

The post town for this district is BASINGSTOKE.

Postcode Information for District RG21 (Total Geographical Postcodes: 765)

Location Post Town Sector Number of
Postcodes
BASINGSTOKE BASINGSTOKE RG21 3 173
BASINGSTOKE BASINGSTOKE RG21 7 166
BASINGSTOKE BASINGSTOKE RG21 5 152
BASINGSTOKE BASINGSTOKE RG21 4 118
BASINGSTOKE BASINGSTOKE RG21 8 100
BASINGSTOKE BASINGSTOKE RG21 6 56

Retail and Shopping in RG21

Street Town Locality Number of Shops Central Postcode View on Google Maps
FESTIVAL PLACE BASINGSTOKE 153 RG21 7BF View on Google Maps
TOWN CENTRE BASINGSTOKE 51 RG21 7LD View on Google Maps
CHURCH STREET BASINGSTOKE 33 RG21 7QE View on Google Maps
WINCHESTER STREET BASINGSTOKE 26 RG21 7EY View on Google Maps
WOTE STREET BASINGSTOKE 25 RG21 7NE View on Google Maps
LONDON STREET BASINGSTOKE 22 RG21 7NT View on Google Maps
NEW STREET BASINGSTOKE 14 RG21 7DE View on Google Maps
WORTING ROAD BASINGSTOKE 9 RG21 8BJ View on Google Maps
WINCHESTER ROAD BASINGSTOKE 7 RG21 8YT View on Google Maps
MARKET PLACE BASINGSTOKE 6 RG21 7QA View on Google Maps
WINTON SQUARE BASINGSTOKE 6 RG21 8EW View on Google Maps

The primary settlement in the RG21 postcode district is Basingstoke, located in the county of Hampshire. Other significant settlements in this district include Basingstoke (Post Town) and Hampshire (County).

When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, this district intersects the following councils: the district mostly encompasses the Basingstoke and Deane District (B) area with a total of 771 postal codes.

The RG21 postal code covers the settlement of BASINGSTOKE.

The RG21 Postcode shares a border with RG24 (BASINGSTOKE, Chineham, Old Basing) and RG25 (Overton, North Waltham, Upton Grey).

Postcode Sectors

Postcode Sectors in the RG21 District

map showing postcode sectors within the RG21 district
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Where the RG21 postcode district lies within the wider  postcode area
Where the RG21 postcode district lies within the wider postcode area
Map Showing Location of the RG21 postcode Sector
Where is the Postal District?
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Map of the district

Dentists in the RG21 District

# Name Address Type Contact
1 Gwynne Dental 41 CLIDDESDEN ROAD , BASINGSTOKE , HAMPSHIRE , RG21 3EP GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE
2 Winchester Road Dental Surgery DENTAL SURGERY , 33 WINCHESTER ROAD , BASINGSTOKE , HAMPSHIRE , RG21 8UL GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE
3 Bounty Road Dental Practice 74 BOUNTY ROAD , BASINGSTOKE , HAMPSHIRE , RG21 3BZ GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE
4 Pj & Ta Marshall Dental Surgery 32 CLIDDESDEN ROAD , BASINGSTOKE , HAMPSHIRE , RG21 3ET GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE
5 Chequers Dental Surgery THE DENTAL SURGERY , 3 CHEQUERS ROAD , BASINGSTOKE , HAMPSHIRE , RG21 7PU GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE
6 Claremont Dental Surgery 39 WORTING ROAD , BASINGSTOKE , HAMPSHIRE , RG21 8TZ GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE
7 Dental Surgery 102 STRATFIELD ROAD , BASINGSTOKE , HAMPSHIRE , RG21 5SA GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE
8 Basingstoke Dental Clinic BRAMBLYS GRANGE HEALTH CENTRE , BRAMBLYS DRIVE , BASINGSTOKE , HAMPSHIRE , RG21 8UN GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE
9 Glenholme Dental Centre 15 CHEQUERS ROAD , BASINGSTOKE , HAMPSHIRE , RG21 7PU GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE

Doctors in the RG21 District

# Name Address Type Contact
1 Bramblys Grange Medical Practice , CROWN HEIGHTS , ALENCON LINK , BASINGSTOKE , HAMPSHIRE , RG21 7AP GP PRACTICE
2 Crown Heights Medical Centre , CROWN HEIGHTS , ALENCON LINK , BASINGSTOKE , HAMPSHIRE , RG21 7AN GP PRACTICE
3 Hackwood Partnership , WORTING ROAD , BASINGSTOKE , HAMPSHIRE , RG21 8SU BRANCH SURGERY
4 Crown Heights Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service , CROWN HEIGHTS , ALENCON LINK , BASINGSTOKE , RG21 7AN BRANCH SURGERY

Chemists in the RG21 District

# Name Address Type Contact
1 Sr Pharmacy 4 KINGS FURLONG CENTRE , BASINGSTOKE , HAMPSHIRE , RG21 8YT PHARMACY
2 Superdrug Pharmacy 10-12 HAMPSTEAD HOUSE , TOWN CENTRE , BASINGSTOKE , HAMPSHIRE , RG21 7LG PHARMACY
3 Cohens Chemist 4 DICKSON HOUSE , CROWN HEIGHTS , ALENCON LINK , BASINGSTOKE , HAMPSHIRE , RG21 7AH PHARMACY
4 Boots 15 OLD BASING MALL , BASINGSTOKE , HAMPSHIRE , RG21 7LW PHARMACY
5 Bharti Limited 201 OAKRIDGE ROAD , BASINGSTOKE , RG21 5TA PHARMACY

Opticians in the RG21 District

# Name Address Type Contact
1 SPECSAVERS (BASINGSTOKE) UNIT 5 , CHISWICK HOUSE , FESTIVAL PLACE , BASINGSTOKE , HAMPSHIRE , RG21 7LD OPTICAL SITE
2 BOOTS OPTICIANS (BASINGSTOKE) 15 OLD BASING MALL , BASINGSTOKE , HAMPSHIRE , RG21 7LW OPTICAL SITE
3 LEIGHTONS OPTICIANS (BASINGSTOKE) 9-11 CHURCH STREET , BASINGSTOKE , HAMPSHIRE , RG21 7QG OPTICAL SITE
4 VISION EXPRESS (BASINGSTOKE) UNIT 4 , CHISWICK HOUSE , FESTIVAL PLACE , BASINGSTOKE , HAMPSHIRE , RG21 7LD OPTICAL SITE
5 BUYSPECS DIRECT (BASINGSTOKE) YARD HOUSE , MAY PLACE , BASINGSTOKE , HAMPSHIRE , RG21 7NX OPTICAL SITE
6 PRIME VISION PLUS (OLD BASING MALL) 3A OLD BASING MALL , BASINGSTOKE , RG21 7AW OPTICAL SITE

Schools in the Sector

Fairfields Primary School

Phase: Primary

Address: Council Road , Basingstoke
Postcode: RG21 3DH

Headteacher: Mrs Victoria Hopkins (Headteacher)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Rucstall Primary School

Phase: Primary

Address: Holbein Close , Black Dam , Basingstoke
Postcode: RG21 3EX

Headteacher: Mrs Ruth Griffiths (Headteacher)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Queen Mary's College

Phase: 16 plus

Address: Cliddesden Road , Basingstoke
Postcode: RG21 3HF

Headteacher: Mr Mark Henderson ()

Ofsted Rating: Good

St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Phase: Primary

Address: Kingsmill Road , Basingstoke
Postcode: RG21 3JU

Headteacher: Mrs Angela Nicholls (Headteacher)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Cranbourne

Phase: Secondary

Address: Wessex Close , Basingstoke
Postcode: RG21 3NP

Headteacher: Miss Sarah Conlon (Headteacher)

Ofsted Rating: Good

The Costello School

Phase: Secondary

Address: Crossborough Hill , London Road , Basingstoke
Postcode: RG21 4AL

Headteacher: Ms Kirsty Protheroe (Head Teacher)

Ofsted Rating: Good

South View Junior School

Phase: Primary

Address: Shooters Way , Basingstoke
Postcode: RG21 5LL

Headteacher: Mrs Sheila Pape (Headteacher)

Ofsted Rating: Good

South View Infant and Nursery School

Phase: Primary

Address: Off Shooters Way , Basingstoke
Postcode: RG21 5LL

Headteacher: Mrs Sheila Pape (Executive Headteacher)

Ofsted Rating: Good

The Vyne Community School

Phase: Secondary

Address: Vyne Road , Basingstoke
Postcode: RG21 5PB

Headteacher: Mrs Nicola Pearce (Headteacher)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Oakridge Infant School

Phase: Primary

Address: Oakridge Road , Basingstoke
Postcode: RG21 5RR

Headteacher: Miss Diane Charman (Headteacher)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Oakridge Junior School

Phase: Primary

Address: Oakridge Road , Basingstoke
Postcode: RG21 5RR

Headteacher: Miss Diane Charman (Headteacher)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Dove House Academy

Phase: Not applicable

Address: Sutton Road , Basingstoke
Postcode: RG21 5SU

Headteacher: Mr Dave Dupont (Headteacher)

Ofsted Rating: Outstanding

Maple Ridge School

Phase: Not applicable

Address: Maple Crescent , Basingstoke
Postcode: RG21 5SX

Headteacher: Mrs Victoria Clovis (Headteacher)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Basingstoke College of Technology

Phase: 16 plus

Address: Worting Road , Basingstoke
Postcode: RG21 8TN

Headteacher: Mr Anthony Bravo (Principal)

Ofsted Rating: Good

King's Furlong Infant School and Nursery

Phase: Primary

Address: Upper Chestnut Drive , Basingstoke
Postcode: RG21 8YJ

Headteacher: Mrs Anne Perriam (Headteacher)

Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement

Kings Furlong Junior School

Phase: Primary

Address: Upper Chestnut Drive , Basingstoke
Postcode: RG21 8YJ

Headteacher: Miss Amanda Westaway (Acting Head Teacher)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Stations in the Sector

Basingstoke
CRS Code: BSK

Operator: SW

Line: South Western Main Line|Reading to Basingstoke Line|West of England Main Line

Company: South Western Railway

Accessable Motorway Junctions

M3 J6

Average Driving Time from within the district: 2.91

Average Driving Distance: 2.01

Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 759

M3 J7

Average Driving Time from within the district: 7.33

Average Driving Distance: 5.68

Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 759

M3 J5

Average Driving Time from within the district: 7.77

Average Driving Distance: 6.97

Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 759

M4 J11

Average Driving Time from within the district: 18.71

Average Driving Distance: 14.61

Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 759

Weather Forecast for Basingstoke

Neighbouring Postcode Districts

Royal Mail Delivery and Sorting Offices
Postal Sector Delivery Office
RG21 3Basingstoke Delivery Office
RG21 4Basingstoke Delivery Office
RG21 5Basingstoke Delivery Office
RG21 6Basingstoke Delivery Office
RG21 7Basingstoke Delivery Office
RG21 8Basingstoke Delivery Office
Postcode Format
RG21 - X X X
RG21 Space Numeric Letter Letter

Street List for the RG21 District

Current Monthly Rental Prices

# Bedrooms Min Price Max Price Avg Price
£725 £820 £769
1 £875 £1,095 £974
2 £1,100 £2,000 £1,304
3 £1,400 £1,750 £1,544
4 £1,750 £1,750 £1,750

Current House Prices

# Bedrooms Min Price Max Price Avg Price
£69,995 £295,000 £137,999
1 £95,000 £353,950 £187,562
2 £149,995 £489,950 £251,149
3 £190,000 £499,950 £344,710
4 £300,000 £795,000 £480,250
5 £325,000 £700,000 £450,000
6 £650,000 £650,000 £650,000

Estate Agents

LogoNameBrand NameAddressContact Number
Romans BasingstokeBasingstokeRomans2-3 Winton Square, Basingstoke, RG21 8EN01256 638861
Barons Estate Agents BasingstokeBasingstokeBarons Estate Agents4 Winton Square, Basingstoke, RG21 8EN01256 631523
Chancellors BasingstokeBasingstokeChancellors22-24 Winchester Street, Basingstoke, RG21 7DY01256 633786
Bridges Estate Agents BasingstokeBasingstokeBridges Estate Agents35A Winchester Street Basingstoke RG21 7EE01256 638835
Martin & Co BasingstokeBasingstokeMartin & Co26 London Street Basingstoke RG21 7PG 01256 633497

Yearly House Price Averages for the District

Type of Property 2018 Average 2018 Sales 2017 Average 2017 Sales 2016 Average 2016 Sales 2015 Average 2015 Sales
Detached £430,99151 £508,82931 £435,68832 £378,95843
Semi-Detached £350,033131 £343,91798 £329,42478 £291,80368
Terraced £272,609169 £284,153177 £252,657147 £221,292176
Flats £195,503175 £195,133238 £180,588322 £169,063283