Living in RG23, Basingstoke and Deane
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around RG23 in Basingstoke and Deane. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Basingstoke and Deane: £368,739, down 1.3% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider South East average is £380,380.
What actually sold around RG23
19 recorded home sales on the streets around central RG23 in the last 2 years, with a median of £470,000 and a range from £350,000 to £710,000. Mostly detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 THRUSH CLOSE, RG22 5PZ | detached | £572,000 | 2026-06-19 |
| 5 SWALLOW CLOSE, RG22 5QA | detached | £447,500 | 2026-04-10 |
| 26 OSPREY ROAD, RG22 5PR | semi-detached | £470,000 | 2026-04-10 |
| 18 DOVE CLOSE, RG22 5PH | detached | £590,000 | 2025-12-02 |
| 23 KESTREL ROAD, RG22 5PE | semi-detached | £635,000 | 2025-11-28 |
| 186 KEMPSHOTT LANE, RG22 5LB | detached | £710,000 | 2025-10-28 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
23 schools within 3 miles , of which 85% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kempshott Infant School | Primary | Good | 0.7 mi |
| Kempshott Junior School | Primary | Good | 0.7 mi |
| Park View Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.2 mi |
| Oakley Infant School | Primary | Good | 1.2 mi |
| Hatch Warren Junior School | Primary | Good | 1.5 mi |
| Hatch Warren Infant School | Primary | Good | 1.5 mi |
17 state primary and 3 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 23.3% |
| Associate professional and technical | 17.4% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 15.5% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 9.8% |
| Skilled trades | 8.1% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
48 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central RG23 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 8 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (least deprived nationally), based on Basingstoke and Deane's figures.
Common questions about RG23
What is the average house price in RG23?
The average sold price in Basingstoke and Deane is £368,739 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in RG23?
Prices in Basingstoke and Deane are down 1.3% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in RG23?
The median of 19 recorded sales around central RG23 in the last 2 years is £470,000, ranging from £350,000 to £710,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in RG23?
23 schools sit within 3 miles of central RG23, and 85% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in RG23?
48 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central RG23 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is RG23 at risk of flooding?
Central RG23 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is RG23 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 85% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £470,000; the area sits in decile 8 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 48 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is RG23 safe?
48 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central RG23 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? RG23 or RG22, RG23 or RG25, RG23 or RG21.
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