Postcode Analysis Basingstoke and Deane, South East

BLOSWOOD LANE, RG28 7BN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BLOSWOOD LANE, RG28 7BN.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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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 7BN 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 7BN combines high owner-occupation (60%), strong property values (£290k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

RG28 7BN is a sought-after residential area on Bloswood Lane, 0.6km from Whitchurch in Whitchurch (Basingstoke and Deane). Administratively it sits within Whitchurch, Overton & Laverstoke ward and the North West Hampshire constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in RG28, RG28 7BN offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a manufacturing, energy and utilities character: manufacturing, energy and utilities. With residents averaging 34 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. Employment levels are high (48% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £290k. 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 7BN 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 7BN. 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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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 307,500

4 sales · Mean £ 301,000

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

RG28 7BN has low crime rates — 8 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences13
Public order2
Vehicle crime2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1

school Local Schools

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Whitchurch Church of England Primary School

Good473 pupils1.0 km
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Testbourne Community School

Outstanding941 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • The Craft House & Tea Rooms0.8 km
  • Blue Ginger0.5 km
  • R E Thompson And Co (Vacuum)0.6 km
  • 909 Bar And Bistro0.6 km
  • Kudos Coffee0.6 km
  • + 1 more
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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.6 km
  • The Village Bakery Whitchurch0.6 km
  • Whitchurch Local0.7 km
  • Whitchurch Youth Club0.9 km
  • Whitchurch Filling Station0.6 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Co Op0.5 km
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Bell Inn0.4 km
  • Whitchurch Cricket Club0.6 km
  • Arkells At The White Hart Hotel0.6 km
  • The Kings Arms0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Charcoal Grill0.6 km
  • Blue Rickshaw0.7 km
  • Hot Spice Tandoori Take Away0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Whitchurch (Hants)0.8 km
  • Overton6.6 km
  • Micheldever8.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Bell Street0.4 km
  • Bell Street0.4 km