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RG26 5GX Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in Basingstoke and Deane
About RG26 5GX: area rating, property, schools and local change
RG26 5GX is a postcode in Bramley, Basingstoke and Deane, South East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near RG26 5GX, then scores the surrounding small area 59/100 - top 41% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around RG26 5GX are local prosperity and health, while housing is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for RG26 5GX is based on Basingstoke and Deane 004 Census 2021. It covers 7,584 residents, 99 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 48, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 74% owner-occupied, 13% privately rented, 12% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 8/10.
For property prices near RG26 5GX, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the RG26 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £368k from 85 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near RG26 5GX can compare 3 state schools within one mile, including 2 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 3 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near RG26 5GX by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around RG26 5GX is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 1 street-disruption record in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about RG26 5GX
Is RG26 5GX a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 59/100 (top 41% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near RG26 5GX?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near RG26 5GX?
3 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near RG26 5GX?
LocaleIQ currently matches 3 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for RG26 5GX?
LocaleIQ matched RG26 5GX to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in RG26 5GX?
The latest median sold price is £368k based on 85 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around RG26 5GX?
LocaleIQ currently shows 1 roadworks record in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.