RG28 7BJ is a sought-after residential area on Bloswood Lane, 0.5km 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 7BJ offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, energy and utilities. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. Employment levels are high (48% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £424k. 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 7BJ are sourced from Output Area E00184855 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BLOSWOOD LANE, RG28 7BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BLOSWOOD LANE, RG28 7BJ.
489
34
£ 56,100 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG28 7BJ 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
RG28 7BJ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £424k, 60% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG28 7BJ. The average age is 33.8. 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 Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 312,500
4 sales · Mean £ 305,625
Detached
£ 539,400
2 sales · Mean £ 539,400
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RG28 7BJ has low crime rates — 9 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. 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 Rooms0.7 km
- Blue Ginger0.4 km
- R E Thompson And Co (Vacuum)0.5 km
- 909 Bar And Bistro0.5 km
- Kudos Coffee0.6 km
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Burnaby Stores1.0 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.5 km
- The Village Bakery Whitchurch0.5 km
- Whitchurch Local0.6 km
- Whitchurch Youth Club0.8 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.6 km
- Co Op0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Bell Inn0.4 km
- Whitchurch Cricket Club0.5 km
- Arkells At The White Hart Hotel0.5 km
- The Kings Arms0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Charcoal Grill0.6 km
- Blue Rickshaw0.6 km
- Hot Spice Tandoori Take Away0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Whitchurch (Hants)0.8 km
- Overton6.5 km
- Micheldever8.2 km
Bus Stops
- Bell Street0.3 km
- Bell Street0.3 km
- Kingsley Park0.4 km
- Kingsley Park0.4 km
- The Bell0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: RG287BJ · Data under Open Government Licence