Area Analysis Basingstoke and Deane, South East

RG26 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the RG26 postcode area.

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Population

23,428

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 58,525 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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9/10
family_restroomFamily
8/10
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2/10
workEmployment
10/10
diversity_3Diversity
3/10
paymentsAffluence
9/10
directions_transitTransit
2/10
homeHome Ownership
9/10
trending_upInvestment
3/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. RG26's low deprivation rank, 76% ownership, and £454k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £454k. Property prices are trending up 4.4% year-on-year.

home £454,858 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

RG26 is a postcode district in Basingstoke and Deane, South East, covering 638 active and 557 retired postcodes.

The largest share of RG26 (13%) is characterised by a settled suburban family area with high owner-occupation and stability, alongside a rural commuter area popular with professional households (12%). This mix of 9 distinct neighbourhood types makes RG26 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in RG26 are around £454k, up 4.4% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across RG26 at 123 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 43 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full RG26 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.2%
Asian / British Asian1.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.8%
Other / Mixed2.2%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences1201
Anti-social behaviour347
Criminal damage and arson305
Public order273
Other theft199

school Local Schools

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Tadley Community Primary School

Good276 pupils
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Bishopswood Junior School

Good268 pupils
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Bishopswood Infant School

Good178 pupils
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Green Park Village Primary Academy

64 pupils
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Bramley Church of England Primary School

Good423 pupils
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The Hurst School

Good998 pupils
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Burnham Copse Primary School

Good304 pupils
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The Priory Primary School

Good187 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Apple Tree Place B&B
  • Hawthorns Bed And Breakfast
  • Tadley Bed And Breakfast
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

16 nearby
  • The Fox And Hounds
  • The Mole
  • The Pelican
  • The Plough
  • The Queens College Arms
  • + 11 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Cafe Retreat
  • Gourmet Queens Kitchen
  • Little Roses Coffee Shop
  • Pottery Stable
  • Shankys Kitchen
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Budgens Of Tadley at Falcon Garage
  • Co Op
  • Sainsbury's
  • Tesco
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Retailers - Other

18 nearby
  • Charter Alley Village Store
  • Morrisons Daily
  • Argos Ltd
  • Artisan Farm
  • Elm Park Garden Centre
  • + 13 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza
  • Happy Valley Fish & Chips
  • New Standard Tandoori Takeaway
  • Tasty House
  • The Mix
  • + 4 more