Is RG26 3AS a safe place to live?

Yes, RG26 3AS is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 8 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in RG26 3AS?

The average property price in RG26 3AS is currently around £533k.

What is the population of RG26 3AS?

The population for the RG26 3AS area is approximately 325 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Basingstoke and Deane, South East

NEW ROAD, RG26 3AS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEW ROAD, RG26 3AS.

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Population

325

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 51,500 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RG26 3AS 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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10/10

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8/10

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1/10

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9/10

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2/10

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9/10

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1/10

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8/10

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3/10

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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, RG26 3AS combines high owner-occupation (87%), strong property values (£533k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

RG26 3AS is a sought-after residential area on New Road, 0.9km from New Town in Tadley. Administratively it sits within Tadley & Pamber ward and the North West Hampshire constituency.

For serious buyers, RG26 3AS is a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 87% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £533k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for RG26 3AS are sourced from Output Area E00114686 (shared with 18 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 3AS. The average age is 43.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.6%

Asian / British Asian1.8%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed1.5%

Economic Activity

54%Active

FT: 37%

Unemployed: 0%

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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 641,800

2 sales · Mean £ 641,800

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

RG26 3AS has low crime rates — 8 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and drugs. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences8

Drugs2

Criminal damage and arson1

Public order1

school Local Schools

Bishopswood Junior School

Good268 pupils0.6 km

Bishopswood Infant School

Good178 pupils0.6 km

Burnham Copse Primary School

Good304 pupils1.0 km

Tadley Community Primary School

Good276 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby

Tadley Swimming Pool0.8 km
Koala0.8 km
Tadley Service Station1.0 km

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby

Bishopswood Golf Course0.5 km

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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby

Pottery Stable0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Midgham5.8 km
Aldermaston6.3 km
Bramley (Hants)6.5 km

Bus Stops

Barlows Road0.3 km
Barlows Road0.3 km
Pinehurst0.4 km
Pinehurst0.4 km