Postcode Analysis Basingstoke and Deane, South East

SKATES LANE, RG26 3AB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SKATES LANE, RG26 3AB.

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Population

429

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 58,800 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RG26 3AB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10
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10/10
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1/10
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8/10
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2/10
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9/10
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1/10
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10/10
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7/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates RG26 3AB — age 49, 91% ownership, 9% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £220k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

RG26 3AB is a sought-after residential area on Skates Lane, 0.7km from Pamber Green in Pamber Green. Administratively it sits within Tadley & Pamber ward and the North East Hampshire constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 49, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 91% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 2 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £220k.

Census 2021 statistics for RG26 3AB are sourced from Output Area E00114583 (shared with 28 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG26 3AB. The average age is 48.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.0%
Asian / British Asian0.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.1%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 376,000

3 sales · Mean £ 328,666

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

RG26 3AB has low crime rates — 2 incidents 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.

Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1

school Local Schools

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Tadley Community Primary School

Good276 pupils0.7 km
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Bishopswood Junior School

Good268 pupils1.5 km
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Bishopswood Infant School

Good178 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Hawthorns Bed And Breakfast0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bramley (Hants)5.0 km
  • Aldermaston7.1 km
  • Midgham7.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Skates Lane0.3 km
  • Skates Lane0.3 km
  • Manse Lane0.4 km
  • Manse Lane0.5 km