Rutherford Close Highclere, Basingstoke and Deane
20 addresses across 3 postcodes (RG20), about 90 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 2100581.
- Sales: 21 recorded sales since 1995; in 2020 the median was £420,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 12 homes have an energy certificate (A: 1, B: 1, C: 6, D: 3, E: 1).
- Flood: 1 address on its postcodes is in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band F; Band D in Basingstoke and Deane costs £2,255 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Newbury, about 7.6 km (4.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Mount Common, is about 730 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 4.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 136 to 138 m above sea level.
- Noise: 11 of its 20 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Falkland Surgery, about 5.7 km (3.5 miles) away.
- People: About 380 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 87% of households owned their home and 51% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 3 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often burglary.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | £420,000 | £420,000 | £420,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £412,500 | £412,500 | £412,500 |
| 2017 | 1 | £560,000 | £560,000 | £560,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £396,000 | £396,000 | £396,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £415,000 | £415,000 | £415,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £299,995 | £299,995 | £299,995 |
| 2010 | 1 | £403,500 | £403,500 | £403,500 |
| 2009 | 1 | £249,950 | £249,950 | £249,950 |
| 2006 | 3 | £247,000 | £247,000 | £250,000 |
| 2005 | 10 | £242,475 | £210,000 | £347,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 May 2020 | 8 RG20 9QD | Terraced | £420,000 | |
| 20 Feb 2018 | 17 RG20 9QD | Semi-detached | £412,500 | |
| 17 Feb 2017 | 6 RG20 9QD | Detached | £560,000 | |
| 27 Oct 2016 | 1 RG20 9QD | Detached | £396,000 | |
| 24 Aug 2015 | 2 RG20 9QD | Semi-detached | £415,000 | |
| 26 Sep 2013 | 7 RG20 9QD | Semi-detached | £299,995 | |
| 10 Dec 2010 | 6 RG20 9QD | Detached | £403,500 | |
| 18 May 2009 | 7 RG20 9QD | Semi-detached | £249,950 | |
| 8 Dec 2006 | 4 RG20 9QD | Semi-detached | £250,000 | |
| 26 Jun 2006 | 16 RG20 9QD | Semi-detached | £247,000 | New build. |
| 26 May 2006 | 17 RG20 9QD | Semi-detached | £247,000 | New build. |
| 27 Oct 2005 | 2 RG20 9QD | Detached | £290,000 | New build. |
| 10 Jun 2005 | 1 RG20 9QD | Detached | £295,000 | New build. |
| 1 Jun 2005 | 5 RG20 9QD | Terraced | £249,950 | New build. |
| 6 May 2005 | 6 RG20 9QD | Detached | £347,500 | New build. |
| 6 May 2005 | 10 RG20 9QD | Semi-detached | £210,000 | New build. |
| 22 Apr 2005 | 8 RG20 9QD | Terraced | £230,000 | New build. |
| 4 Mar 2005 | 4 RG20 9QD | Semi-detached | £235,000 | New build. |
| 1 Feb 2005 | 7 RG20 9QD | Semi-detached | £249,950 | New build. |
| 31 Jan 2005 | 3 RG20 9QD | Semi-detached | £230,000 | New build. |
| 24 Jan 2005 | 9 RG20 9QD | Semi-detached | £210,000 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
12 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 99 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (10); House, detached (2). Built: 2003-2006 (7); 1991-1995 (2); 1983-1990 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (8); rented (social) (3); rented (private) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (6 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Basingstoke and Deane in 2026-27: Band D £2,255 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,503 | £1,754 | £2,005 | £2,255 | £2,756 | £3,258 | £3,759 | £4,510 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band F (28% of about 640 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Griffons Court Land At Mount Close: up to 2 homes, permissioned (860 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 0 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| RG20 9QD | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| RG20 9RX | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| RG20 9PU | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 20 addresses are between 136 m and 138 m above sea level (137 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RG20 9PU | 100% | 39% | 39% | 0% |
| RG20 9QD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| RG20 9RX | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Newbury 1.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 7.6 km (4.7 miles) |
| Newbury Racecourse 115,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.2 km (5.1 miles) | |
| Kintbury 75,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.6 km (5.4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 2 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Red House Highclere | 30 m |
| Bus or coach station | Newbury Wharf | 8 km (4.9 miles) |
| EV charging points | InstaVolt Charging Station | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Southampton Airport SOU | 43.2 km (27 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 65.4 km (41 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Falkland Surgery | 5.7 km (3.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Wash Common Pharmacy | 5.6 km (3.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Wash Common Dental Centre | 5.4 km (3.4 miles) |
| Hospital | West Berkshire Community Hospital | 9.6 km (6 miles) |
| Police station | Newbury Police Station | 8 km (5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Mount Common 2.2 ha | 730 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | Unnamed 3,290 m² | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 1.5 ha | 920 m (0.6 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 2.2 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Michael Archangel, a listed building (Grade II*), 520 m (0.3 miles) north-east. 5 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Michael Archangel | Listed building, Grade II* | 520 m (0.3 miles) north-east |
| Highclere Park | Registered park or garden, Grade I | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Redpool Copse | Wood | 510 m (0.3 miles) south-east |
| Ivyhouse Copse | Wood | 630 m (0.4 miles) south-east |
| Four Acre Copse | Wood | 680 m (0.4 miles) west |
| Long Gully | Valley | 940 m (0.6 miles) west |
| Pill Hill | Hill | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-west |
| Hargreave's Pond | Lake or reservoir | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 4.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.4 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 4 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 6 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 9 | 20 |
11 of the street's 20 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Basingstoke and Deane: see them on the Basingstoke and Deane page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woolton Hill Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Thomas' Church of England Infant School, Woolton Hill | Primary | 3–7 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Highclere Red House And Deli RG20 9PU | Pub/bar/nightclub | 20 m | 5 Very good | 17 Jul 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Burglary | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Rutherford Close (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 51 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 87% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 45% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 5% | 17% |
| Private rented | 8% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 62% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 0% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 27% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 58% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 36% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 48% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 19% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 51% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 6% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 7 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- RG20 9QD: 17 addresses of 24 in the postcode
- RG20 9RX: 2 addresses of 4 in the postcode
- RG20 9PU: 1 address of 20 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Flexford Close · Andover Road · Burfield
All the streets in RG20 and across Basingstoke and Deane.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.