RG28 7DS is a sought-after residential area on Newbury Street, 0.2km 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 7DS offers a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. Outside of residential hours, manufacturing, energy and utilities. At 43 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 85% 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 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £371k, down 22.2% 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 7DS are sourced from Output Area E00114711 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NEWBURY STREET, RG28 7DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEWBURY STREET, RG28 7DS.
283
43
£ 56,100 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG28 7DS 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
A sought-after, premium postcode. RG28 7DS's low deprivation rank, 85% ownership, and £371k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 22.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG28 7DS. The average age is 42.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 240,000
5 sales · Mean £ 259,600
Terraced
£ 367,500
4 sales · Mean £ 334,500
Detached
£ 362,500
1 sales · Mean £ 362,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RG28 7DS has low crime rates — 16 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 Rooms0.2 km
- Blue Ginger0.2 km
- R E Thompson And Co (Vacuum)0.4 km
- 909 Bar And Bistro0.1 km
- Kudos Coffee0.3 km
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Burnaby Stores0.7 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.1 km
- The Village Bakery Whitchurch0.2 km
- Whitchurch Local0.2 km
- Whitchurch Youth Club0.6 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The Prince Regent0.7 km
- The Bell Inn0.2 km
- Whitchurch Cricket Club0.2 km
- Arkells At The White Hart Hotel0.2 km
- The Kings Arms0.3 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.2 km
- Co Op0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Charcoal Grill0.3 km
- Blue Rickshaw0.1 km
- Hot Spice Tandoori Take Away0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Whitchurch (Hants)0.6 km
- Overton6.1 km
- Micheldever7.8 km
Bus Stops
- Square0.1 km
- Test Road0.2 km
- Test Road0.2 km
- The Bell0.2 km
- The Bell0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: RG287DS · Data under Open Government Licence