Postcode Analysis Basingstoke and Deane, South East

HILLS WAY, RG26 5FY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HILLS WAY, RG26 5FY.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

611

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Avg Age

29

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Avg Income

£ 69,000 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RG26 5FY is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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7/10
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5/10
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2/10
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7/10
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5/10
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8/10
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5/10
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3/10
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6/10
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Area Character

RG26 5FY has a significant social housing presence — 44% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest. Property prices are trending down 2.2% year-on-year.

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

RG26 5FY is a safe, established residential area on Hills Way, 0.5km from Bramley Green in Bramley. Administratively it sits within Bramley ward and the North East Hampshire constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, RG26 5FY is a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The community skews young professional (average age 29) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 44% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £168k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 2.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for RG26 5FY are sourced from Output Area E00167898 (shared with 6 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 RG26 5FY. The average age is 29.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.8%
Asian / British Asian1.5%
Black / African / Caribbean2.5%
Other / Mixed3.3%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.

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home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 84,000

13 sales · Mean £ 82,869

Terraced

£ 292,500

5 sales · Mean £ 285,500

Semi-Detached

£ 300,000

1 sales · Mean £ 300,000

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

RG26 5FY has low crime rates — 11 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences18
Criminal damage and arson5
Other theft3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other crime1

school Local Schools

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Bramley Church of England Primary School

Good423 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • One Stop0.8 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Bramley Inn0.9 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Shankys Kitchen0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bramley (Hants)0.8 km
  • Mortimer5.6 km
  • Basingstoke6.5 km