Postcode report
RG23 7FH Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review
About RG23 7FH: area rating, property, schools and local change
RG23 7FH is a postcode in Oakley & The Candovers, Basingstoke and Deane, South East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near RG23 7FH, then scores the surrounding small area 56/100 - top 48% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around RG23 7FH are health and property market signals, while housing is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for RG23 7FH is based on Basingstoke and Deane 022 Census 2021. It covers 7,540 residents, 92 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 44, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 69% owner-occupied, 12% privately rented, 16% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 8/10.
For property prices near RG23 7FH, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the RG23 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £400k from 85 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near RG23 7FH can compare 4 state schools within one mile, including 3 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near RG23 7FH by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around RG23 7FH is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 3 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about RG23 7FH
Is RG23 7FH a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 56/100 (top 48% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near RG23 7FH?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near RG23 7FH?
4 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for RG23 7FH?
LocaleIQ matched RG23 7FH to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in RG23 7FH?
The latest median sold price is £400k based on 85 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around RG23 7FH?
LocaleIQ currently shows 3 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.