Postcode Analysis Basingstoke and Deane, South East

WELLS LANE, RG28 7BA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WELLS LANE, RG28 7BA.

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Population

489

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 56,100 /yr

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Employed

60%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RG28 7BA 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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9/10
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5/10
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2/10
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10/10
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5/10
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9/10
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3/10
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5/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, RG28 7BA combines high owner-occupation (60%), strong property values (£151k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £151k 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

RG28 7BA is a sought-after residential area on Wells Lane, 0.2km from Whitchurch in Whitchurch (Basingstoke and Deane). Administratively it sits within Whitchurch, Overton & Laverstoke ward and the North West Hampshire constituency.

For serious buyers, RG28 7BA is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, energy and utilities. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. Employment levels are high (48% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £151k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 RG28 7BA are sourced from Output Area E00184855 (shared with 21 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 RG28 7BA. The average age is 33.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.7%
Asian / British Asian1.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed2.7%

Economic Activity

60%Active
FT: 48%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 151,000

3 sales · Mean £ 145,166

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

RG28 7BA has low crime rates — 20 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 offences38
Anti-social behaviour6
Criminal damage and arson5
Other theft4
Public order4

school Local Schools

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Whitchurch Church of England Primary School

Good473 pupils0.7 km
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Testbourne Community School

Outstanding941 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • The Craft House & Tea Rooms0.5 km
  • Blue Ginger0.2 km
  • R E Thompson And Co (Vacuum)0.6 km
  • 909 Bar And Bistro0.2 km
  • Kudos Coffee0.3 km
  • + 1 more
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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Burnaby Stores0.7 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.2 km
  • The Village Bakery Whitchurch0.2 km
  • Whitchurch Local0.3 km
  • Whitchurch Youth Club0.5 km
  • + 2 more
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • The Prince Regent1.0 km
  • The Bell Inn0.1 km
  • Whitchurch Cricket Club0.2 km
  • Arkells At The White Hart Hotel0.3 km
  • The Kings Arms0.2 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • Co Op0.2 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Charcoal Grill0.3 km
  • Blue Rickshaw0.3 km
  • Hot Spice Tandoori Take Away0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Whitchurch (Hants)0.8 km
  • Overton6.4 km
  • Micheldever7.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Bell Street0.1 km
  • Bell Street0.1 km
  • The Bell0.1 km
  • The Bell0.2 km
  • Fire Station0.2 km