RG29 1BU is a well-regarded residential area on Hook Road, 0.5km from Greywell in Greywell. Administratively it sits within Odiham ward and the North East Hampshire constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in RG29, RG29 1BU offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 47 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 70% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Property: Prices average £2.3M.
Census 2021 statistics for RG29 1BU are sourced from Output Area E00116287 (shared with 26 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HOOK ROAD, RG29 1BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOOK ROAD, RG29 1BU.
242
47
£ 64,400 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG29 1BU 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, RG29 1BU combines high owner-occupation (70%), strong property values (£2.3M median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG29 1BU. The average age is 47.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 775,000
3 sales · Mean £ 1,263,333
school Local Schools
Robert May's School
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hook2.1 km
- Winchfield5.0 km
- Basingstoke8.3 km
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Postcode Profile: RG291BU · Data under Open Government Licence