St Thomas' Close Basingstoke
52 addresses across 2 postcodes (RG21), about 220 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 2105900.
- Energy: 38 homes have an energy certificate (C: 23, D: 15).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area 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 C; Band D in Basingstoke and Deane costs £2,255 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 90% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Basingstoke, about 670 m (0.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Dandelion Meadow, is about 280 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 111 to 114 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 52 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Bramblys Grange Medical Practice, about 810 m (0.5 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 660 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 70% of households owned their home and 37% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 48 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
38 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 57 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (12); House, mid-terrace (8); House, enclosed end-terrace (6). Built: 1991-1995 (21); 1996-2002 (10); 1983-1990 (4). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (17); rented (private) (15); rented (social) (1).
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 C (48% of about 660 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, South View (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 1.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): Basingstoke Town and Chineham and the surrounding villages of Old Basing, Oakley and Sherborne St John..
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Listed buildings
- ST THOMAS HOUSE (CHAPEL), grade II*
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Central 37 Formerly Laleham Healthcare Kingsclere Road: up to 75 homes, permissioned (510 m (0.3 miles))
- Land At Chapel Hill Kingsclere Road Basingstoke, permissioned (510 m (0.3 miles))
- Land At Chapel Hill Kingsclere Road Basingstoke: up to 491 homes, permissioned (520 m (0.3 miles))
- Great Western Hotel Vyne Road: up to 16 homes, permissioned (560 m (0.3 miles))
- LAND SOUTH OF GREAT WESTERN COTTAGES: up to 16 homes, not permissioned (610 m (0.4 miles))
- WINTERTHUR HOUSE WINTERTHUR WAY: up to 99 homes, permissioned (660 m (0.4 miles))
- Clifton House Bunnian Place Basingstoke, permissioned (740 m (0.5 miles))
- Normandy House Basingstoke: up to 114 homes, permissioned (780 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
Planned, as of 30 September 2026
- 12 November 2026 to 16 November 2026: SOUTH EAST WATER, Utility repair and maintenance works, no carriageway incursion, on the footway (minor works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| RG21 5NW | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| RG21 5NY | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 52 addresses are between 111 m and 114 m above sea level (112 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RG21 5NW | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| RG21 5NY | 100% | 90% | 90% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Basingstoke 4.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
| Bramley (Hampshire) 265,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.7 km (4.1 miles) | |
| Hook 488,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 9.1 km (5.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 40 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Merton Road South View | 200 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Basingstoke | 910 m (0.6 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Vyne Meadow Car Park | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | 9 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Mer | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Southampton Airport SOU | 40.5 km (25 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 49.2 km (31 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Bramblys Grange Medical Practice | 810 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 6 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 790 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 9 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Basingstoke And North Hampshire Hospital | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Police station | Basingstoke Police Station | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Cashpoint® Mayfair House Lloyds Bank | 730 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Dandelion Meadow 1,950 m² | 280 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 2.2 ha | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 11 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,170 m² | 250 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Whiteditch Playing Field 2.4 ha | 240 m |
| Allotments | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.1 ha | 90 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 5 parks and gardens, 4.9 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is St Thomas House (Chapel), a listed building (Grade II*), 80 m east. 11 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I and 3 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| St Thomas House (Chapel) | Listed building, Grade II* | 80 m east |
| Ruins of Chapel of the Holy Ghost | Listed building, Grade II* | 510 m (0.3 miles) south |
| Holy Ghost Chapel | Scheduled monument | 510 m (0.3 miles) south |
| Ruins of Chapel of the Holy Trinity | Listed building, Grade II* | 510 m (0.3 miles) south |
| Church of St Michael | Listed building, Grade I | 950 m (0.6 miles) south |
| Mountbatten House (formerly Gateway House): roof gardens and perimeter landscaping | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south-east |
| Basing House | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Black Dam | Lake or reservoir | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south-east |
| Barn Copse | Wood | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north-east |
| Carpenter's Down Wood | Wood | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north-east |
| Wallin's Copse | Wood | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) north-east |
| The Spinney | Wood | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) north-west |
| Ructstall's Hill | Hill | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.8 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 50 | 52 |
2 of the street's 52 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Vyne Community School | Secondary | 11–16 | 200 m | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Oakridge Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 280 m | Good (Feb 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Oakridge Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | 380 m | Report card (Nov 2025): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| South View Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 680 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| South View Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | 750 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Merton Infant School and Nursery | Primary | 2–7 | 860 m (0.5 miles) | No overall grade (Jul 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Merton Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 910 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Basingstoke College of Technology | 16 plus | 16–99 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Everest Community Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No overall grade (Apr 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Marnel Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Outstanding (Jan 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Marnel Community Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Outstanding (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barchester Health Care At St Thomas's Nursing Home RG21 5NW | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 40 m | 4 Good | 18 Sep 2026 |
| Alphabet City Day Nursery RG21 5TG | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 190 m | 5 Very good | 7 Aug 2026 |
| Isis Out Of School Club RG21 5PB | School/college/university | 200 m | 5 Very good | 10 Jun 2026 |
| One Stop RG21 5TF | Retailers - other | 210 m | 5 Very good | 16 Sep 2024 |
| Sherborne Convenience Shop RG21 5TP | Retailers - other | 250 m | 5 Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Solent Academies Trust At Dove House School RG21 5SU | School/college/university | 250 m | 4 Good | 12 Sep 2024 |
| Dolce At Oakridge Infant School RG21 5RR | School/college/university | 330 m | 5 Very good | 5 Dec 2025 |
| Dolce At Oakridge Junior School RG21 5RR | School/college/university | 380 m | 5 Very good | 28 Mar 2025 |
| Premier At South View Stores RG21 5NJ | Retailers - other | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 7 Jan 2026 |
| The Rising Sun RG21 5TB | Pub/bar/nightclub | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 17 Jan 2025 |
| Basingstoke Fish And Chips RG21 5TB | Mobile caterer | 470 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 22 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Sutton Road (24); On or near Sherborne Road (11); On or near Cromwell Road (7); On or near St Thomas' Close (2); On or near Maple Crescent (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 16% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 70% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 35% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 7% | 17% |
| Private rented | 22% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 59% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 29% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 48% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 35% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 13% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 65% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 15% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 37% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 17% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 92% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 8 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
Nearby streets
Darlington Road · St Thomas Close · Richmond Road · Maple Crescent · Cromwell Road · Sutton Road · Scotney Road · Merton Road · Vyne Road · Queen Mary Avenue · Upton Crescent · Burgess Road
All the streets in RG21 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.