Living in RG26, Basingstoke and Deane
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around RG26 in Basingstoke and Deane. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Basingstoke and Deane: £368,739, down 1.3% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider South East average is £380,380.
What actually sold around RG26
79 recorded home sales on the streets around central RG26 in the last 2 years, with a median of £390,000 and a range from £93,250 to £1,315,000. Mostly detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 FULLERTON WAY, RG26 3YN | detached | £652,500 | 2026-06-22 |
| 31 WARBLINGTON CLOSE, RG26 3YW | semi-detached | £250,000 | 2026-06-12 |
| 48 MORTIMER GARDENS, RG26 3UP | semi-detached | £400,000 | 2026-06-12 |
| 8 CEDAR CLOSE, RG26 3SL | detached | £750,000 | 2026-06-05 |
| 4 GRAVELLY CLOSE, RG26 3PF | semi-detached | £415,000 | 2026-05-20 |
| 2 HONEY MILL COTTAGES ALDERMASTON ROAD, RG26 3AE | semi-detached | £550,000 | 2026-04-13 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
7 schools within 3 miles , of which 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bishopswood Infant School | Primary | Good | 0.8 mi |
| The Priory Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.6 mi |
| Tadley Community Primary School | Primary | Not rated | 0.3 mi |
| Bishopswood Junior School | Primary | Not rated | 0.8 mi |
| Burnham Copse Primary School | Primary | Not rated | 1.4 mi |
| Silchester Church of England Primary School | Primary | Not rated | 1.7 mi |
6 state primary and 0 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 22.5% |
| Associate professional and technical | 15.8% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 15.3% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 11.4% |
| Skilled trades | 10.5% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
24 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central RG26 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 9 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (least deprived nationally), based on Basingstoke and Deane's figures.
Common questions about RG26
What is the average house price in RG26?
The average sold price in Basingstoke and Deane is £368,739 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in RG26?
Prices in Basingstoke and Deane are down 1.3% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in RG26?
The median of 79 recorded sales around central RG26 in the last 2 years is £390,000, ranging from £93,250 to £1,315,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in RG26?
7 schools sit within 3 miles of central RG26, and 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in RG26?
24 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central RG26 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is RG26 at risk of flooding?
Central RG26 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is RG26 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 100% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £390,000; the area sits in decile 9 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 24 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is RG26 safe?
24 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central RG26 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? RG26 or RG7, RG26 or RG24, RG26 or RG21.
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