Area Analysis Basingstoke and Deane, South East

RG28 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the RG28 postcode area.

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Population

6,450

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 58,767 /yr

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Employed

51%

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
7/10
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2/10
workEmployment
10/10
diversity_3Diversity
3/10
paymentsAffluence
9/10
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7/10
homeHome Ownership
5/10
trending_upInvestment
10/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, RG28 combines high owner-occupation (67%), strong property values (£541k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £541k. Property prices are trending up 39.1% year-on-year.

home £541,576 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

RG28 is a postcode district in Basingstoke and Deane, South East, covering 228 active and 55 retired postcodes.

The largest share of RG28 (29%) is characterised by a rural commuter area popular with professional households, alongside a mature neighbourhood of self-reliant retirees, typically owner-occupied (25%). A further 12% of the district is made up of a mature area of hard-working, older residents in affordable homes. This mix of 5 distinct neighbourhood types makes RG28 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in RG28 are around £541k, up 39.1% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across RG28 at 133 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 44 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 RG28 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.8%
Asian / British Asian1.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.2%
Other / Mixed1.8%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 1%

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

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences377
Criminal damage and arson94
Vehicle crime72
Anti-social behaviour68
Public order64

school Local Schools

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Geoffrey Field Junior School

Good357 pupils
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Geoffrey Field Infant School

Outstanding321 pupils
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The Ridgeway Primary School

Good453 pupils
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Christ The King Catholic Primary School

Good319 pupils
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Whitchurch Church of England Primary School

Good473 pupils
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Testbourne Community School

Outstanding941 pupils
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John Madejski Academy

Requires Improvement778 pupils
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Whiteknights Primary School

Good458 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Peak House Farm Guest House
  • Tufton Warren Ltd
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • The Kings Arms
  • The Prince Regent
  • The Watership Down Inn
  • Whitchurch Cricket Club
  • Whitchurch Sports And Social Club
  • + 3 more
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Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Blue Rickshaw
  • Charcoal Grill
  • Hot Spice Tandoori Take Away
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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Testbourne Community Day Centre
  • The Village Bakery Whitchurch
  • Whitchurch Filling Station
  • Whitchurch Local
  • Whitchurch Youth Club
  • + 4 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • 909 Bar And Bistro
  • Blue Ginger
  • Kudos Coffee
  • R E Thompson And Co (Vacuum)
  • Whitchurch Silk Mill Cafe
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co Op
  • Tesco