RG28 7BT is a sought-after residential area on Groves Orchard, 0.5km from Whitchurch in Whitchurch (Basingstoke and Deane). Administratively it sits within Whitchurch, Overton & Laverstoke ward and the North West Hampshire constituency.
For serious buyers, RG28 7BT is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, manufacturing, energy and utilities. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. Employment levels are high (48% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £445k. 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 7BT are sourced from Output Area E00184855 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GROVES ORCHARD, RG28 7BT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GROVES ORCHARD, RG28 7BT.
489
34
£ 56,100 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG28 7BT 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
A sought-after, premium postcode. RG28 7BT's low deprivation rank, 60% ownership, and £445k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. 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 7BT. 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
Terraced
£ 445,000
1 sales · Mean £ 445,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RG28 7BT has low crime rates — 16 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.
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 Bistro0.4 km
- Kudos Coffee0.5 km
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Burnaby Stores0.9 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.4 km
- The Village Bakery Whitchurch0.4 km
- Whitchurch Local0.5 km
- Whitchurch Youth Club0.7 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.5 km
- Co Op0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Bell Inn0.3 km
- Whitchurch Cricket Club0.4 km
- Arkells At The White Hart Hotel0.5 km
- The Kings Arms0.4 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)0.8 km
- Overton6.5 km
- Micheldever8.1 km
Bus Stops
- Bell Street0.2 km
- Bell Street0.2 km
- The Bell0.4 km
- The Bell0.4 km
- Park View0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: RG287BT · Data under Open Government Licence