RG28 7AZ is a sought-after residential area on Bloswood Drive, 0.5km from Whitchurch in Whitchurch (Basingstoke and Deane). Administratively it sits within Whitchurch, Overton & Laverstoke ward and the North West Hampshire constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, RG28 7AZ is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, energy and utilities. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 47% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £425k, up 5.9% 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 7AZ are sourced from Output Area E00114709 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BLOSWOOD DRIVE, RG28 7AZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BLOSWOOD DRIVE, RG28 7AZ.
296
43
£ 56,100 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG28 7AZ represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
RG28 7AZ has a significant social housing presence — 47% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending up 5.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG28 7AZ. The average age is 43.4. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 346,250
10 sales · Mean £ 356,250
Detached
£ 415,000
1 sales · Mean £ 415,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RG28 7AZ has low crime rates — 17 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. 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 Rooms0.6 km
- Blue Ginger0.4 km
- R E Thompson And Co (Vacuum)0.4 km
- 909 Bar And Bistro0.4 km
- Kudos Coffee0.5 km
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Burnaby Stores0.9 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.4 km
- The Village Bakery Whitchurch0.5 km
- Whitchurch Local0.5 km
- Whitchurch Youth Club0.8 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.5 km
- Co Op0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Bell Inn0.3 km
- Whitchurch Cricket Club0.5 km
- Arkells At The White Hart Hotel0.5 km
- The Kings Arms0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Charcoal Grill0.5 km
- Blue Rickshaw0.5 km
- Hot Spice Tandoori Take Away0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Whitchurch (Hants)0.7 km
- Overton6.4 km
- Micheldever8.1 km
Bus Stops
- Bell Street0.2 km
- Bell Street0.2 km
- Kingsley Park0.3 km
- Kingsley Park0.4 km
- The Bell0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: RG287AZ · Data under Open Government Licence