Map & location
Overview
RG21 7QW is located in the Brookvale & Kings Furlong neighbourhood on the southern side of Basingstoke, within the borough of Basingstoke and Deane. This part of town is characterised by post-war and late-twentieth-century housing estates, with a mix of terraced, semi-detached and detached homes set along quiet residential streets close to local shops and community facilities.
The area benefits from good access to Basingstoke town centre, which lies roughly a mile to the north, as well as proximity to the ring road and the A30 corridor. Kings Furlong is a well-established community with green spaces, primary schools and neighbourhood retail nearby, making it a popular choice for families and commuters who work across Hampshire and beyond.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid
The median sold price here is £192,500, around 82% below the wider RG21 district average of £1,049,207 (HM Land Registry, 306 recent sales).
Getting here
RG21 7QW is served by the local Stagecoach bus network, with stops on Kings Furlong Drive and nearby roads linking directly to Basingstoke town centre and the wider bus interchange. The town centre, with its mainline rail connections toward London Waterloo and the South West, is accessible by bus, bicycle or a short drive via the ring road. The A30 and A339 provide straightforward road links northward into town and southward toward the M3 at junction 7, making car travel convenient for commuters. Dedicated cycle routes connect the estate to the town centre via the Basingstoke Canal greenway and local off-road paths.
What it's famous for
Basingstoke is known nationally as a major commercial and commuter hub in north Hampshire, home to significant employers in insurance, IT and pharmaceuticals along the Basing View business park. The wider town has a strong retail offer centred on Festival Place shopping centre. The Kings Furlong neighbourhood, while primarily residential, is part of the broader south Basingstoke community that has grown considerably since the post-war London overspill programme, which shaped much of the town's modern character and gave it its distinctive blend of urban convenience and green suburban living.
Services & facilities
Provides housing, planning, waste and local services for the area
Weekly collections managed by Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council
Main town-centre library and community hub, approx. 1 mile north
Local hall used for events, classes and neighbourhood groups
Tourist attractions
Large public park with sports pitches and gardens near town centre
~1.2 kmMajor retail and dining destination in Basingstoke town centre
~1.5 kmTudor country house and gardens north of Basingstoke
~7 kmHistoric waterway offering scenic walks and cycling routes
~3 kmBasingstoke's principal concert hall and theatre venues
~1.5 kmGPs, pharmacies & dentists
GP surgeries
RG218SU · 01256 637210
~350 mRG218SU · 01256 472117
~350 mRG217AN · 01256 329021
~350 mPharmacies
RG217LG · 01256 321810
~150 mRG217LW
~250 mRG218SU · 01256 323176
~350 mDentists
RG217PU
~400 mRG217PU
~400 mSource: NHS Organisation Data Service
Schools & universities
The nearest school, Basingstoke College of Technology, is ~450 m away.
Further education
~450 mCommunity school
~600 mAcademy converter
~800 mAcademy 16-19 converter
~950 mCommunity school
~1.0 kmSource: Get Information About Schools (DfE)
Businesses & shops
Small parade of convenience stores and services on Kings Furlong Drive
Major employment zone with insurance, tech and professional firms, ~2 km north
Out-of-town retail units including superstore and DIY, ~1.5 km south
Mixed light-industrial and trade units on the southern edge of Basingstoke
Gyms & leisure
Swimming, gym and fitness facilities in south Basingstoke
~1.5 kmLocal green space with play equipment and open grassland
~0.3 kmFootball and multi-use pitches used by local clubs
~1.5 kmSeveral pubs and restaurants within easy reach to the south and west
Service providers
Fibre broadband available across most of RG21 7QW
Cable broadband available in parts of Basingstoke
Good 4G and emerging 5G coverage in the Basingstoke area
Primary electricity distribution network operator for Hampshire
Residential & community
Predominantly 1970s–1990s-built family homes on quiet estate roads
Larger detached properties found on several streets in Kings Furlong
Area includes both owner-occupied and social rented properties
Mature neighbourhood with limited new-build activity; mostly resales
Transport
Train & Tube
Basingstoke Rail Station
Basingstoke
Bramley (Hants) Rail Station
Bramley
Bus stops
Kings Furlong Drive stops
Stagecoach services linking Kings Furlong to Basingstoke town centre and bus interchange
Brighton Hill stops
Additional routes southward toward Brighton Hill and Chineham
Cycle hire
Sustrans National Cycle Network Route 23
Off-road cycle path linking south Basingstoke to the town centre
Kings Furlong to Town Centre Cycle Path
Dedicated shared-use path along local green corridors
Source: NaPTAN (DfT)
EV, defibrillators & more
EV charging
Brighton Hill Retail Park EV Charging
Public electric vehicle charge points in the nearby retail car park
Defibrillators
Kings Furlong Community Centre Defibrillator
Publicly accessible AED located at the community centre
Postboxes & Post Office
Kings Furlong Post Office
Local post office counter within the neighbourhood convenience store
Fuel stations
Brighton Hill Petrol Station
Forecourt filling station on Brighton Hill to the south
Places of worship
Church of England parish church serving the Kings Furlong community
~0.4 kmEvangelical free church serving south Basingstoke
~1.2 kmMuslim place of worship and community centre in central Basingstoke
~1.8 kmCatholic parish church in central Basingstoke
~1.5 kmCrime & safety
Recorded crime here runs about 606% above the national average (480.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per month, police.uk).
373 street-level crimes were reported within about a mile of this postcode in April 2026.
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate (anonymised to map points) and cover England, Wales & Northern Ireland.
Area data & demographics
This neighbourhood falls in deprivation decile 3 of 10 (1 = most deprived), among the more deprived areas (Indices of Deprivation).
At the 2021 Census, this neighbourhood (LSOA) had a usual resident population of about 2,059.
Housing & utilities
Most homes built between the 1960s and 1990s as part of planned residential expansion
Quiet cul-de-sacs and residential roads typical of south Basingstoke
Recreation grounds and green corridors within walking distance of most properties
Demographics
Air quality & noise
Away from major arterial roads; air quality within acceptable limits
Predominantly residential estate with limited through traffic
Area sits on elevated ground away from flood-prone river corridors
Kings Furlong Recreation Ground provides accessible open green space
FAQs
Where is postcode RG21 7QW?
RG21 7QW is in the Kings Furlong and Brookvale area on the southern side of Basingstoke, Hampshire, within the borough of Basingstoke and Deane.
What ward is RG21 7QW in?
It falls within the Brookvale & Kings Furlong electoral ward of Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council.
Which council covers RG21 7QW?
Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council is the local authority responsible for this postcode, with Hampshire County Council providing county-level services such as highways and social care.
Which parliamentary constituency is RG21 7QW in?
RG21 7QW falls within the Basingstoke parliamentary constituency.
What is the Kings Furlong area of Basingstoke like?
Kings Furlong is a well-established, family-friendly residential neighbourhood with quiet estate streets, local parks, nearby shops and good access to Basingstoke town centre roughly a mile to the north.
Are there schools near RG21 7QW?
Several schools serve the area — see the Schools section above for the nearest, with distances and Ofsted ratings.
How do I get to Basingstoke town centre from RG21 7QW?
The town centre is roughly a mile north and easily reached by local Stagecoach bus, bicycle via dedicated cycle paths, or a short drive along the ring road.
What transport links are available near RG21 7QW?
Local Stagecoach bus routes connect Kings Furlong to Basingstoke town centre and bus interchange. The M3 motorway junction 7 is a short drive south, and cycle paths run through the area toward the town centre.
Useful links
Official records and property listings for RG21 7QW: