RG28 7BW is a sought-after residential area on Hartley Meadows, 0.4km 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 7BW 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 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £231k, up 81.4% year-on-year. 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 7BW are sourced from Output Area E00184855 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HARTLEY MEADOWS, RG28 7BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HARTLEY MEADOWS, RG28 7BW.
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34
£ 56,100 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG28 7BW 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.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, RG28 7BW combines high owner-occupation (60%), strong property values (£231k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending up 81.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG28 7BW. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 123,000
8 sales · Mean £ 132,312
Terraced
£ 252,500
12 sales · Mean £ 243,415
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RG28 7BW has low crime rates — 15 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Whitchurch Church of England Primary School
Testbourne Community School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- The Craft House & Tea Rooms0.6 km
- Blue Ginger0.3 km
- R E Thompson And Co (Vacuum)0.5 km
- 909 Bar And Bistro0.3 km
- Kudos Coffee0.4 km
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Burnaby Stores0.8 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.3 km
- The Village Bakery Whitchurch0.3 km
- Whitchurch Local0.4 km
- Whitchurch Youth Club0.7 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.4 km
- Co Op0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Bell Inn0.2 km
- Whitchurch Cricket Club0.4 km
- Arkells At The White Hart Hotel0.4 km
- The Kings Arms0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Charcoal Grill0.4 km
- Blue Rickshaw0.4 km
- Hot Spice Tandoori Take Away0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Whitchurch (Hants)0.7 km
- Overton6.4 km
- Micheldever8.0 km
Bus Stops
- Bell Street0.1 km
- Bell Street0.1 km
- The Bell0.3 km
- The Bell0.3 km
- Square0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: RG287BW · Data under Open Government Licence