RG28 7BZ is a sought-after residential area located 0.8km from Lynch Hill in Whitchurch (Basingstoke and Deane). Administratively it sits within Whitchurch, Overton & Laverstoke ward and the North West Hampshire constituency.
Day-to-day life in RG28 7BZ has the character of these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, energy and utilities. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 7BZ are sourced from Output Area E00114721 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RG28 7BZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RG28 7BZ.
356
36
£ 56,100 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates RG28 7BZ — age 36, 49% ownership, 16% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG28 7BZ. The average age is 36.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
RG28 7BZ has low crime rates — 16 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.
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 Ginger0.8 km
- R E Thompson And Co (Vacuum)0.2 km
- 909 Bar And Bistro0.7 km
- Kudos Coffee0.9 km
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Lloyds Pharmacy0.7 km
- The Village Bakery Whitchurch0.8 km
- Whitchurch Local0.8 km
- Whitchurch Filling Station0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The Prince Regent0.9 km
- The Bell Inn0.8 km
- Whitchurch Cricket Club0.8 km
- Arkells At The White Hart Hotel0.8 km
- The Kings Arms0.9 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.8 km
- Co Op0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Charcoal Grill0.9 km
- Blue Rickshaw0.7 km
- Hot Spice Tandoori Take Away0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Whitchurch (Hants)0.1 km
- Overton5.9 km
- Micheldever8.2 km
Bus Stops
- Whitchurch Station0.0 km
- Whitchurch Station0.0 km
- Whitchurch (Hants) Rail Station0.1 km
- Whitchurch (Hants) Rail Station0.1 km
- Fairfield0.2 km
Generated by PostcodeInfo.uk
Postcode Profile: RG287BZ · Data under Open Government Licence