RG28 7DR is a sought-after residential area on Newbury Street, 0.1km 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 7DR offers a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. By day, the area transitions to a accessible countryside character: higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. At 55 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 66% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £210k. 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 7DR are sourced from Output Area E00114712 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NEWBURY STREET, RG28 7DR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEWBURY STREET, RG28 7DR.
278
55
£ 56,100 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG28 7DR is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, RG28 7DR combines high owner-occupation (66%), strong property values (£210k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG28 7DR. The average age is 54.8. 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: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 210,000
1 sales · Mean £ 210,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RG28 7DR has low crime rates — 17 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.
school Local Schools
Whitchurch Church of England Primary School
Testbourne Community School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- The Craft House & Tea Rooms0.3 km
- Blue Ginger0.1 km
- R E Thompson And Co (Vacuum)0.5 km
- 909 Bar And Bistro0.1 km
- Kudos Coffee0.2 km
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Burnaby Stores0.7 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.1 km
- The Village Bakery Whitchurch0.1 km
- Whitchurch Local0.2 km
- Whitchurch Youth Club0.5 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The Prince Regent0.8 km
- The Bell Inn0.1 km
- Whitchurch Cricket Club0.2 km
- Arkells At The White Hart Hotel0.1 km
- The Kings Arms0.2 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.2 km
- Co Op0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Charcoal Grill0.2 km
- Blue Rickshaw0.1 km
- Hot Spice Tandoori Take Away0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Whitchurch (Hants)0.7 km
- Overton6.2 km
- Micheldever7.8 km
Bus Stops
- Square0.1 km
- The Bell0.1 km
- The Bell0.1 km
- Square0.2 km
- Bell Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: RG287DR · Data under Open Government Licence