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RG24 4BL Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in Basingstoke and Deane
About RG24 4BL: area rating, property, schools and local change
RG24 4BL is a postcode in Sherborne St John & Rooksdown, Basingstoke and Deane, South East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near RG24 4BL, then scores the surrounding small area 40/100 - bottom 21% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around RG24 4BL are jobs and housing, while safety 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 RG24 4BL is based on Basingstoke and Deane 011 Census 2021. It covers 7,882 residents, 3,143 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 36, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 45% owner-occupied, 36% privately rented, 17% 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 4/10.
Families checking schools near RG24 4BL can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 11 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.
The Kids & Clubs tab adds 3 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds, including 0 records marked free and 3 with booking links where the source provides them.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near RG24 4BL by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around RG24 4BL is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 20 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 RG24 4BL
Is RG24 4BL a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 40/100 (bottom 21% 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 RG24 4BL?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near RG24 4BL?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near RG24 4BL?
LocaleIQ currently matches 3 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range, price and booking links where available.
What demographics are available for RG24 4BL?
LocaleIQ matched RG24 4BL to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
Is there much building or roadworks around RG24 4BL?
LocaleIQ currently shows 20 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.