POSTCODE DECISION REPORT
RG21 3QJ postcode decision report
Strong move-check signal
Gigabit availability is strong at 96%. There is no direct flood feature match in the current postcode geometry seam. Nearby planning activity is quiet in the current radius. 20 nearby school rows are available for shortlist follow-up.
Live across price, planning, connectivity, flood, and nearby schools | Sold prices through 27 May 2026 · Broadband source year 2024
- Median sold price, last 5 years £247,500Based on 19 sales · Latest sale in data: 27 May 2026
- Gigabit availability 96%Ofcom coverage year 2024
- Flood signal No direct matchPostcode geometry summary
- Nearby planning QuietCurrent applications plus recent decisions within the live postcode radius
- Nearby schools 20 matchedSchools are currently surfaced by postcode area for shortlist follow-up
Joined postcode brief
Start with the direct signals below, then move into planning, schools, tools, and learning if this postcode still looks viable.
Median sold price, last 5 years
Strong sampleStrong sample. Based on 19 sales · Latest sale in data: 27 May 2026.
Broadband
Strong broadband coverageGigabit availability is 96%, with 96% of premises at at least 300 Mbps and 0% below the Universal Service Obligation.
Flood risk
No direct flood matchThe current postcode summary does not intersect any flood-zone features, so there is no direct flood flag from this seam.
Transport
7 within 400mRG21 3QJ links 7 transport stops within 400m and 11 within 800m. 7 local bus or tram access points sit within 400m. The nearest mapped stop is Van Dyck Close - del nov23 (BCT) at about 105m. No rail or metro access point was found within 1200m.
Local business
8 within 1200mRG21 3QJ currently links 8 mapped local businesses within 1200m of the postcode geometry. Top amenity groups include 3 grocery, 3 nightlife, 1 food and drink. The closest mapped place is The Rucstall at about 280m. The current amenity availability signal scores 85/100.
Jobs
2,887 online job adverts observedBasingstoke and Deane local authority · Jun 2026. Same geography one year earlier: 2,195 online job adverts observed in Jun 2025.
Planning watch
No nearby matchesNo nearby planning rows matched RG21 3QJ in the current live coverage yet.
Nearby schools
20 nearby school rows20 nearby school rows matched the postcode area for RG21 3QJ. Use the schools flow to compare them in more detail.
Crime
Latest month 5RG21 3QJ has approximate contextual crime around the postcode from its parent LSOA seam. Latest month shows 5 recorded crimes, rolling twelve month context shows 56, and violence and sexual offences is the top recorded type. The parent LSOA currently spans 13 postcode rows in this seam.
Median sold price, last 5 years
£247,500
Strong sample. Based on 19 sales · Latest sale in data: 27 May 2026.
Local business
This OSM snapshot shows the everyday places currently mapped within walking range of RG21 3QJ, so you can judge convenience before deeper street-level checks.
Amenity availability
Convenience score 85/100
Basis: postcode exact. Nearby local-business counts use a 1200m radius from the postcode geometry and list only the closest mapped places.
Amenity group
Grocery
3 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by convenience (3).
Amenity group
Nightlife
3 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by pub (3).
Amenity group
Food and drink
1 mapped place currently map into this amenity group, led by cafe (1).
Amenity group
Fuel
1 mapped place currently map into this amenity group, led by fuel station (1).
Closest mapped places
Use this as a first-pass convenience check, then confirm current opening status and fit on the ground before you rely on it.
Nightlife
The Rucstall
Pub in the current nearby-place seam.
Nightlife
The Rivermead
Pub in the current nearby-place seam.
Grocery
Black Dam Stores
Convenience in the current nearby-place seam.
Food and drink
Hartley Kitchen
Cafe at Belvedere House, Basing View, Basingstoke, Hampshire.
Grocery
Hackwood Stores
Convenience at 85A, Hackwood Road, Basingstoke.
Grocery
Asda Express
Convenience at Grove Road, Basingstoke.
Nearby schools
Use the postcode snapshot to decide whether this place stays on your shortlist, then carry the same geography into the schools flow for side-by-side comparison.
Primary
Fairfields Primary School
Primary option in RG21 3DH. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Kings Furlong Infant School and Nursery
Primary option in RG21 8YJ. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Kings Furlong Junior School
Primary option in RG21 8YJ. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
School comparison
Compare nearby schools
Open side-by-side school comparison for RG21 3QJ before you shortlist homes.
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Check planning again
Use the planning watch tool if you want a faster postcode scan alongside the flagship planning page.
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Check broadband and mobile
Use the broadband and mobile checker to pressure-test everyday connectivity around RG21 3QJ.
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Check flood risk
Use the flood risk checker before you rule a postcode in or out.
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Read postcode and area guides
Browse practical articles that help you compare postcodes like RG21 3QJ with the rest of your move shortlist.
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Use viewing and offer planners
Open planners and templates like the viewing checklist, offer planning sheet, and before you move checklist while you assess RG21 3QJ.
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Ask vetted agents
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