RG21 5JS is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (RG21) is called the outward code. The part after the space (5JS) is called the inward code. The letters C, I, K, M, O and V are not allowed in the inward code. In addition to the inward and outward code, the postcode can be broken up into four parts:
- Postal Area. In our case RG which means Reading.
- Postal District. In our case RG21.
- Postal Sector. In our case RG21 4.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case JS.
The regional mail center for the post area RG is the South West Distribution Centre, which is located at Western Approach, Distribution Park, Severn Beach, BRISTOL, BS35 4GG.
The final port of call for any post addressed to the RG21 5JS postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the RG21 5JS postcode have the street address of Bennet Close
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the RG21 5JS postcode is home to a bustling 139 residents!
It is situated within the post town of BASINGSTOKE within the old postal county of Hampshire.
RG21 5JS is within the town of Basingstoke.
The RG21 5JS postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in RG21 5JS are houses. The remainder of residential properties consist of flats. Of these houses, most are mid-terraced. The remainder are end-terraced, semi-detached and detached. Of these flats, most are semi-detached.
Most properties in RG21 5JS are social housing with the rest being owned by the occupiers.
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Map of the RG21 5JS Postcode
| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for RG21 5JS
The telephone area code for RG21 5JS is 01256 Basingstoke.
Map Coordinates for RG21 5JS
| Latitude | 51.2747613645 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -1.07856389491 |
How far is the RG21 5JS Postcode from the Centre of London?
The RG21 5JS postcode is 44.16 miles as the crow flies from the centre of London (Original Site of Charing Cross).
The distance by road is 48.02 miles. Taking the following route.
Norn Hill (0.12 miles), A339 (0.82 miles), A339 (0.04 miles), M3 (31.98 miles), A316 (8.67 miles), A4 (3.36 miles).
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the RG21 5JS Postcode?
Download Speeds For RG21 5JS
| Average Mbps | 135.500 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 77.500 |
| Maximum Mbps | 1096.000 |
RG21 5JS has an average download speed of 135.5 Megabits per second (Mbps).
417 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
86% of postcodes (1,017,562) have slower broadband speeds.
14% of postcodes (166,662) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For RG21 5JS
| Average Mbps | 17.500 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 19.500 |
| Maximum Mbps | 49.000 |
RG21 5JS has an average upload speed of 17.5 Megabits per second (Mbps).
6,319 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
85% of postcodes (1,006,811) have slower upload speeds.
14% of postcodes (171,511) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of RG21 5JS Postcode
England Primary Schools
Old Basing Infant School
Address: Old Basing Infant School, Milkingpen Lane, Old Basing, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG24 7DL
Distance: 1.52 miles
Contact: 01256325704
Great Binfields Primary School
Address: Great Binfields Primary School, Binfields Farm Lane, Chineham, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG24 8AJ
Distance: 1.20 miles
Contact: 01256460532
Marnel Community Infant School
Address: Marnel Community Infant School, Shetland Road, Popley Way, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG24 9PT
Distance: 0.69 miles
Contact: 01256329521
Marnel Junior School
Address: Marnel Junior School, Shetland Road, Popley Way, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG24 9PT
Distance: 0.69 miles
Contact:
Rucstall Primary School
Address: Rucstall Primary School, Holbein Close, Black Dam, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 3EX
Distance: 1.25 miles
Contact: 01256466524
South View Infant and Nursery School
Address: South View Infant and Nursery School, Off Shooters Way, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 5LL
Distance: 0.16 miles
Contact: 01256321928
South View Junior School
Address: South View Junior School, Shooters Way, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 5LL
Distance: 0.16 miles
Contact: 01256321928
Fairfields Primary School
Address: Fairfields Primary School, Council Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 3DH
Distance: 1.13 miles
Contact: 01256473886
St Bede's Catholic Primary School
Address: St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Popley Way, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG24 9DX
Distance: 0.89 miles
Contact: 01256533079
Merton Infant School
Address: Merton Infant School, Romsey Close, Popley Way, Popley, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG24 9HB
Distance: 0.89 miles
Contact: 01256324507
Merton Junior School
Address: Merton Junior School, Romsey Close, Popley Way, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG24 9HB
Distance: 0.89 miles
Contact: 01256326573
Oakridge Junior School
Address: Oakridge Junior School, Oakridge Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 5RR
Distance: 0.75 miles
Contact: 01256473545
Oakridge Infant School
Address: Oakridge Infant School, Oakridge Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 5RR
Distance: 0.75 miles
Contact: 01256321579
England Secondary Schools
The Costello School
Address: The Costello School, Crossborough Hill, London Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 4AL
Distance: 0.89 miles
Contact: 01256321263
Cranbourne
Address: Cranbourne, Wessex Close, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 3NP
Distance: 1.52 miles
Contact: 01256868600
Everest Community Academy
Address: Everest Community Academy, Oxford Way, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG24 9UP
Distance: 1.10 miles
Contact:
The Vyne Community School
Address: The Vyne Community School, Vyne Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 5PB
Distance: 0.46 miles
Contact: 01256473003
England Higher Schools
Basingstoke College of Technology
Address: Basingstoke College of Technology, Worting Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 8TN
Distance: 1.09 miles
Contact: 01256354141
Queen Mary's College
Address: Queen Mary's College, Cliddesden Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 3HF
Distance: 1.34 miles
Contact: 01256417500
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near RG21 5JS
ASSOCIATED DENTAL PRACTICES
Address: SHAKESPEARE HOUSE HEALTH CENTRE, SHAKESPEARE ROAD, BASINGSTOKE, HAMPSHIRE, RG24 9DS
Distance: 0.46 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 102 STRATFIELD ROAD, BASINGSTOKE, HAMPSHIRE, RG21 5SA
Distance: 0.49 miles
Contact: :
DENTALIA LIMITED
Address: UNIT 10, PLOVER HOUSE, AVIARY COURT, BASINGSTOKE, RG24 8PE
Distance: 0.56 miles
Contact: :
HAMPSHIRE ORAL SURGERY AND SEDATION CLINIC
Address: UNIT 11, PRISMA PARK, BERRINGTON WAY, BASINGSTOKE, HAMPSHIRE, RG24 8GT
Distance: 0.63 miles
Contact: :
CHEQUERS DENTAL SURGERY
Address: THE DENTAL SURGERY, 3 CHEQUERS ROAD, BASINGSTOKE, HAMPSHIRE, RG21 7PU
Distance: 0.75 miles
Contact: :
GLENHOLME DENTAL CENTRE
Address: 15 CHEQUERS ROAD, BASINGSTOKE, HAMPSHIRE, RG21 7PU
Distance: 0.75 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near RG21 5JS
BHARTI LIMITED
Address: 201 OAKRIDGE ROAD, BASINGSTOKE, RG21 5TA
Distance: 0.18 miles
Contact: tel: 01256 464540
POPLEY PHARMACY
Address: SHAKESPEARE HOUSE HEALTH CENTRE, SHAKESPEARE ROAD, BASINGSTOKE, RG24 9DT
Distance: 0.47 miles
Contact: tel: 01256 268400
COHENS CHEMIST
Address: 4 DICKSON HOUSE, CROWN HEIGHTS, ALENCON LINK, BASINGSTOKE, HAMPSHIRE, RG21 7AH
Distance: 0.62 miles
Contact: tel: 01256 383420
FASTFARE PHARMACY
Address: UNIT 3 ABBEY PARADE, ABBEY ROAD, POPLEY, BASINGSTOKE, RG24 9ES
Distance: 0.67 miles
Contact: tel: 01256 357637
BOOTS
Address: 15 OLD BASING MALL, BASINGSTOKE, HAMPSHIRE, RG21 7LW
Distance: 0.69 miles
Contact: :
SUPERDRUG PHARMACY
Address: 10-12 HAMPSTEAD HOUSE, TOWN CENTRE, BASINGSTOKE, HAMPSHIRE, RG21 7LG
Distance: 0.74 miles
Contact: tel: 01256 321810
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near RG21 5JS
SPECCIES - THE SPECS WAREHOUSE (BERESFORD CENTRE)
Address: 9 THE BERESFORD CENTRE, WADE ROAD, BASINGSTOKE, HAMPSHIRE, RG24 8FA
Distance: 0.55 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (BASINGSTOKE)
Address: 15 OLD BASING MALL, BASINGSTOKE, HAMPSHIRE, RG21 7LW
Distance: 0.69 miles
Contact: :
PRIME VISION PLUS (OLD BASING MALL)
Address: 3A OLD BASING MALL, BASINGSTOKE, RG21 7AW
Distance: 0.71 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (BASINGSTOKE)
Address: UNIT 5, CHISWICK HOUSE, FESTIVAL PLACE, BASINGSTOKE, HAMPSHIRE, RG21 7LD
Distance: 0.73 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (BASINGSTOKE)
Address: UNIT 4, CHISWICK HOUSE, FESTIVAL PLACE, BASINGSTOKE, HAMPSHIRE, RG21 7LD
Distance: 0.73 miles
Contact: :
BUYSPECS DIRECT (BASINGSTOKE)
Address: YARD HOUSE, MAY PLACE, BASINGSTOKE, HAMPSHIRE, RG21 7NX
Distance: 0.87 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near RG21 5JS
SHAKESPEARE ROAD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: SHAKESPEARE HOUSE HEALTH CENTRE, SHAKESPEARE ROAD, POPLEY, BASINGSTOKE, RG24 9DT
Distance: 0.47 miles
Contact: tel: 01256 489271
BRAMBLYS GRANGE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: DICKSON HOUSE, CROWN HEIGHTS, ALENCON LINK, BASINGSTOKE, HAMPSHIRE, RG21 7AP
Distance: 0.62 miles
Contact: tel: 01256 467778
CROWN HEIGHTS MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 2 DICKSON HOUSE, CROWN HEIGHTS, ALENCON LINK, BASINGSTOKE, HAMPSHIRE, RG21 7AN
Distance: 0.62 miles
Contact: tel: 01256 329021
LYCHPIT SURGERY
Address: GREAT BINFIELDS ROAD, LYCHPIT, BASINGSTOKE, HAMPSHIRE, RG24 8TF
Distance: 0.92 miles
Contact: tel: 01256 469677
HACKWOOD PARTNERSHIP
Address: ESSEX HOUSE, WORTING ROAD, BASINGSTOKE, HAMPSHIRE, RG21 8SU
Distance: 0.99 miles
Contact: :
CHINEHAM MEDICAL PRACTICE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: READING ROAD, CHINEHAM, BASINGSTOKE, RG24 8ND
Distance: 1.31 miles
Contact: :
Motorway Junctions near RG21 5JS
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near RG21 5JS
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
What are the Council Tax Bands for the RG21 5JS Postcode?
| Council Tax Band | Number of Properties |
|---|---|
| Band A | 1 |
| Band B | 31 |
| Band C | 11 |
What Addresses are in the RG21 5JS Postcode?
Addresses for Bennet Close, Basingstoke, Hants, which have the RG21 5JS Postcode
Who are my Elected Representatives in the RG21 5JS Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Basingstoke Boro Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Mrs Maria Miller |
| Political Party | Conservative |
What Council is the RG21 5JS Postcode in?
The Local Council for this Postcode is Basingstoke and Deane District Council and the County Council is Hampshire County Council.
Hampshire County Council is responsible for providing education, libraries and maintaining highways.
Basingstoke and Deane District Council is responsible for duties such as council tax, rubbish collection, housing, environmental health and planning.
You can visit the website for Basingstoke and Deane District at the following link Basingstoke and Deane District.How much is the Council Tax?
Basingstoke and Deane District Council is responsible for collecting council tax. This will vary depending on which council tax band the property falls within. You can check the council tax band at the gov.uk website.
Once you know the council tax band you can view how much Basingstoke and Deane District charge for that band by visiting the The Council Tax section of their website.
Planning Applications
When moving house to a new post code it is worth checking out what will be built in the neighbourhood.
Few people want to live next door to a building site, have their garden overlooked or have the views from their property ruined.
Visit the local planning department and search for planning applications in this postcode granted within the last three years or still awaiting a decision. This will give an indication of what could still be built.
Where can I find out where the nearest Library to the RG21 5JS Postcode is?
Libraries are the responsibility of Hampshire County Council
Visit the link for more information. Please note that some councils outsource library services to private companies and community groups ran by volunteers.
Hampshire Library ServicePostcodes near the RG21 5JS Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the RG21 5JS Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Waitrose, Basing View, BASINGSTOKE, RG21 4YY | 0.70 miles | Directions from RG21 5JS to Waitrose |
| Sainsburys, Station Mall, BASINGSTOKE, RG21 7DW | 1.02 miles | Directions from RG21 5JS to Sainsburys |
| Lidl, Gastons Wood, Chineham, BASINGSTOKE, RG24 8TW | 1.07 miles | Directions from RG21 5JS to Lidl |
| Iceland, Town Centre, BASINGSTOKE, RG21 7JR | 1.34 miles | Directions from RG21 5JS to Iceland |
| Iceland, Chineham Shopping Centre, Chineham, BASINGSTOKE, RG24 8BQ | 1.68 miles | Directions from RG21 5JS to Iceland |
What Popular Restaurants are near the RG21 5JS Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| 14 Chelsea House, Basingstoke, RG21 7JR | 0.81 miles | Directions from RG21 5JS to 14 Chelsea House |
| Junction 4a-5, M3 Motorway, Fleet, Basingstoke, GU51 1AA | 9.72 miles | Directions from RG21 5JS to Junction 4a-5, M3 Motorway, Fleet |
| M3 Motorway Junction 4a/5 Northbound, Fleet, GU51 1AA | 9.76 miles | Directions from RG21 5JS to M3 Motorway Junction 4a/5 Northbound |
| Reading M4 (westbound), Reading, RG30 3UQ | 10.43 miles | Directions from RG21 5JS to Reading M4 (westbound) |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Market Place, BASINGSTOKE, RG21 7QA | 0.91 miles | Directions from RG21 5JS to McDonald's, Market Place, BASINGSTOKE, RG21 7QA |
| McDonald's, West Ham Leisure Park, Worting Road, BASINGSTOKE, RG22 6PG | 1.82 miles | Directions from RG21 5JS to McDonald's, West Ham Leisure Park, Worting Road, BASINGSTOKE, RG22 6PG |
| McDonald's, Winchester Road, BASINGSTOKE, RG22 4AN | 2.11 miles | Directions from RG21 5JS to McDonald's, Winchester Road, BASINGSTOKE, RG22 4AN |
| McDonald's, Fleet Road, FLEET, GU51 3BL | 10.27 miles | Directions from RG21 5JS to McDonald's, Fleet Road, FLEET, GU51 3BL |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Churchill Way, BASINGSTOKE, RG21 7QU | 0.80 miles | Directions from RG21 5JS to KFC Basingstoke - The Mall Shopping Centre |
| KFC, Fleet Services, FLEET, GU51 1AA | 9.72 miles | Directions from RG21 5JS to KFC Fleet - M3 North Services |
| KFC, Fleet Services, FLEET, GU51 1AA | 9.72 miles | Directions from RG21 5JS to KFC Fleet - M3 South Services |
| KFC, Fleet Road, FLEET, GU51 3BL | 10.27 miles | Directions from RG21 5JS to KFC Fleet - Fleet Road |
| KFC, Reading Motorway Service Area, Burghfield, READING, RG30 3UQ | 10.62 miles | Directions from RG21 5JS to KFC Reading - M4 West Services |