RG28 7DL is a sought-after residential area on The Rookery, 0.2km 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 7DL offers a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. During the day, manufacturing, energy and utilities. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 85% 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 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £307k, down 18.8% 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 RG28 7DL are sourced from Output Area E00114711 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE ROOKERY, RG28 7DL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE ROOKERY, RG28 7DL.
283
43
£ 56,100 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG28 7DL 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 7DL is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £307k, 85% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending down 18.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG28 7DL. The average age is 42.7. 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: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 271,500
16 sales · Mean £ 265,993
Semi-Detached
£ 320,000
1 sales · Mean £ 320,000
Detached
£ 297,500
2 sales · Mean £ 297,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RG28 7DL has low crime rates — 15 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. 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 Rooms0.2 km
- Blue Ginger0.3 km
- R E Thompson And Co (Vacuum)0.4 km
- 909 Bar And Bistro0.2 km
- Kudos Coffee0.3 km
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Burnaby Stores0.7 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.2 km
- The Village Bakery Whitchurch0.2 km
- Whitchurch Local0.3 km
- Whitchurch Youth Club0.6 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The Prince Regent0.6 km
- The Bell Inn0.3 km
- Whitchurch Cricket Club0.3 km
- Arkells At The White Hart Hotel0.2 km
- The Kings Arms0.3 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.3 km
- Co Op0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Charcoal Grill0.3 km
- Blue Rickshaw0.1 km
- Hot Spice Tandoori Take Away0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Whitchurch (Hants)0.6 km
- Overton6.0 km
- Micheldever7.7 km
Bus Stops
- Test Road0.1 km
- Test Road0.1 km
- Kings Walk0.2 km
- Square0.2 km
- Square0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: RG287DL · Data under Open Government Licence