RG22 4BW is a mixed residential area on Barber Road, 0.3km from Brighton Hill in Basingstoke. Administratively it sits within Brighton Hill ward and the Basingstoke constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, RG22 4BW is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. At 49 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 51% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 23% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 57 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £165k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 2.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for RG22 4BW are sourced from Output Area E00184875 (shared with 2 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BARBER ROAD, RG22 4BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BARBER ROAD, RG22 4BW.
188
49
£ 49,900 /yr
33%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG22 4BW falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
With 51% social renting, RG22 4BW is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 49-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending down 2.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG22 4BW. The average age is 48.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 165,000
32 sales · Mean £ 162,539
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around RG22 4BW is moderate at 57 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Brighton Hill Community School
Manor Field Junior School
Manor Field Infant School
The Coppice Spring Academy
Hatch Warren Junior School
Hatch Warren Infant School
Chalk Ridge Primary School
Aldworth School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Portsmouth Arms1.0 km
- Basingstoke Hockey Club0.7 km
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Basingstoke Baptist Church Kitchen0.3 km
- Neils Pharmacy0.3 km
- Rainbow Rush0.2 km
- One Stop0.3 km
- Halfords0.8 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Beechdown Club0.6 km
- Newman Court Resource Centre0.0 km
- Saffron Tandoori0.3 km
- Basingstoke Soccer Centre0.5 km
- Daddy BBQ0.3 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Fish N' Chick'n0.3 km
- Subway0.3 km
- HOWAH0.7 km
- Domino's Pizza0.3 km
- Papa Johns0.7 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Asda0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Basingstoke3.5 km
- Overton9.9 km
- Bramley (Hants)10.4 km
Bus Stops
- Newman Court0.1 km
- Newman Court0.1 km
- Baptist Church0.2 km
- Raglan Court0.2 km
- Baptist Church0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: RG224BW · Data under Open Government Licence