Postcode Analysis Basingstoke and Deane, South East

SHERIDAN CRESCENT, RG26 5HQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHERIDAN CRESCENT, RG26 5HQ.

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Population

357

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 51,500 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RG26 5HQ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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8/10
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8/10
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5/10
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3/10
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4/10
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9/10
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Area Character

RG26 5HQ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £520k, 89% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £520k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending up 10.8% year-on-year.

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

RG26 5HQ is a sought-after residential area on Sheridan Crescent, 0.4km from Heath End in Tadley. Administratively it sits within Tadley North, Kingsclere & Baughurst ward and the North West Hampshire constituency.

For serious buyers, RG26 5HQ is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Residents average 47 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 89% 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 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £520k, up 10.8% 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 RG26 5HQ are sourced from Output Area E00114667 (shared with 8 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 5HQ. The average age is 47.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.8%
Asian / British Asian1.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.1%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 505,000

17 sales · Mean £ 503,588

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

RG26 5HQ has low crime rates — 18 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting18
Violence and sexual offences14
Public order6
Anti-social behaviour5
Criminal damage and arson4

school Local Schools

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The Hurst School

Good998 pupils0.7 km
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Burnham Copse Primary School

Good304 pupils0.8 km
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Bishopswood Junior School

Good268 pupils1.6 km
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Bishopswood Infant School

Good178 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • New Standard Tandoori Takeaway0.2 km
  • Happy Valley Fish & Chips0.2 km
  • Tasty House0.2 km
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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Premier Tadley Convenience Store0.6 km
  • R & J Klatt Butchers0.6 km
  • Tadley Community Centre Pantry And Cafe0.8 km
  • The Coffee Pot0.7 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Tadley Bed And Breakfast0.0 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Ambassadors Club0.6 km
  • Bishopswood Golf Course0.8 km
  • The Badgers Wood0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Gourmet Queens Kitchen0.2 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co Op0.8 km
  • Tesco0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Midgham4.6 km
  • Aldermaston5.5 km
  • Thatcham7.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Sheridan Crescent0.1 km
  • Sheridan Crescent0.1 km
  • Heathlands0.2 km
  • Heathlands0.2 km
  • Badgers Wood0.2 km