RG25 2DP is a safe, established residential area on New Cottages, 0.3km from Preston Candover in Preston Candover. Administratively it sits within Oakley & The Candovers ward and the North East Hampshire constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for RG25 2DP are sourced from Output Area E00114701 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NEW COTTAGES, RG25 2DP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEW COTTAGES, RG25 2DP.
204
46
£ 59,100 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. RG25 2DP spans multiple life stages — average age 46, moderate ownership and renting. 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 RG25 2DP. The average age is 46.1. 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: 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RG25 2DP has low crime rates — 11 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Preston Candover Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Purefoy Arms0.6 km
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Candover Valley Store0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Micheldever9.1 km
- Basingstoke10.8 km
- Alton11.6 km
Bus Stops
- Primary School0.3 km
- Primary School0.3 km
- The Purefoy Arms0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: RG252DP · Data under Open Government Licence