Postcode Analysis Basingstoke and Deane, South East

BELL STREET, RG28 7DD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BELL STREET, RG28 7DD.

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Population

235

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 56,100 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RG28 7DD represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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6/10
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2/10
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3/10
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5/10
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6/10
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7/10
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9/10
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3/10
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4/10
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Area Character

With 45% social renting, RG28 7DD is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest. Property prices are trending down 3.5% year-on-year.

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

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

An affordable area with active regeneration, RG28 7DD is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, energy and utilities. With an average age of 50, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 45% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £260k, down 3.5% 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 7DD are sourced from Output Area E00114715 (shared with 9 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 7DD. The average age is 50.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.6%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 200,902

5 sales · Mean £ 215,680

Detached

£ 365,000

3 sales · Mean £ 445,000

Terraced

£ 250,000

6 sales · Mean £ 276,916

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

RG28 7DD has low crime rates — 22 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 offences41
Anti-social behaviour6
Criminal damage and arson6
Public order5
Burglary4

school Local Schools

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Whitchurch Church of England Primary School

Good473 pupils0.6 km
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Testbourne Community School

Outstanding941 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • The Craft House & Tea Rooms0.5 km
  • Blue Ginger0.1 km
  • R E Thompson And Co (Vacuum)0.5 km
  • 909 Bar And Bistro0.2 km
  • Kudos Coffee0.2 km
  • + 1 more
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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Burnaby Stores0.6 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.2 km
  • The Village Bakery Whitchurch0.2 km
  • Whitchurch Local0.2 km
  • Whitchurch Youth Club0.5 km
  • + 2 more
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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • The Prince Regent0.9 km
  • The Bell Inn0.0 km
  • Whitchurch Cricket Club0.2 km
  • Arkells At The White Hart Hotel0.2 km
  • The Kings Arms0.2 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco0.2 km
  • Co Op0.1 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Charcoal Grill0.2 km
  • Blue Rickshaw0.3 km
  • Hot Spice Tandoori Take Away0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Whitchurch (Hants)0.8 km
  • Overton6.3 km
  • Micheldever7.8 km

Bus Stops

  • The Bell0.1 km
  • The Bell0.1 km
  • Bell Street0.1 km
  • Bell Street0.1 km
  • Square0.2 km