Postcode Analysis Basingstoke and Deane, South East

REGINALD CLOSE, RG26 3BJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for REGINALD CLOSE, RG26 3BJ.

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Population

302

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Avg Age

45

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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 3BJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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8/10
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10/10
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4/10
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8/10
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1/10
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8/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. RG26 3BJ's low deprivation rank, 84% ownership, and £670k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £670k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

RG26 3BJ is a sought-after residential area on Reginald Close, 0.4km from Mulfords Hill in Tadley. Administratively it sits within Tadley & Pamber ward and the North West Hampshire constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in RG26, RG26 3BJ offers a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. The 45 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 84% 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 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £670k. 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 3BJ are sourced from Output Area E00114687 (shared with 17 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 3BJ. The average age is 45.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.3%
Asian / British Asian2.3%
Black / African / Caribbean4.0%
Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 41%
Unemployed: 0%
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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

Detached

£ 670,000

3 sales · Mean £ 626,666

Semi-Detached

£ 270,000

2 sales · Mean £ 270,000

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

RG26 3BJ has low crime rates — 15 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 offences47
Anti-social behaviour9
Criminal damage and arson6
Public order6
Drugs3

school Local Schools

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Bishopswood Junior School

Good268 pupils0.2 km
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Bishopswood Infant School

Good178 pupils0.2 km
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Tadley Community Primary School

Good276 pupils0.6 km
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Burnham Copse Primary School

Good304 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Apple Tree Place B&B0.4 km
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Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Toprak Kebab0.7 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.8 km
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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Tadley Swimming Pool0.2 km
  • Argos Ltd0.8 km
  • Koala0.3 km
  • Post Office Stores0.8 km
  • Tadley Service Station0.4 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Fox And Hounds0.8 km
  • New Inn0.6 km
  • Tadley Calleva FC1.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Cafe Retreat0.7 km
  • Tadley Tandoori0.7 km
  • Pottery Stable1.0 km
  • Starbucks Coffee Company0.8 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Midgham5.8 km
  • Aldermaston6.0 km
  • Bramley (Hants)6.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Reading Warehouses0.1 km
  • Reading Warehouses0.1 km
  • Pinehurst0.3 km
  • Pinehurst0.3 km
  • Rowan Road0.4 km