Area Report
Last updated 25 JUL 2026Neighbourhood Report
One of the more comfortable corners of Basingstoke and Deane: a school rated Good within a short walk, roughly 8 km² reachable within half an hour by public transport and less recorded crime than most of England.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around RG26 3NA.
The large figure is how many we found nearby; the chip beside each label is that category’s NestScope score out of 100 — higher beats more of the UK.
Are the schools any good?
3Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 4 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 8 schools in total
- IMD education decile 5/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 5 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Bishopswood Infant School (Good) — 0.1 mi
Is it safe?
12crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 8/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 8 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 12 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 9.3)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
1GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 7/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 7 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 1 GP, 2 dentists, pharmacy 0.2 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: TADLEY MEDICAL P'SHIP — 0.6 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 7 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 8 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
15green spaces
- IMD environment decile 9/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's environment domain sits in band 9 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 40.6 ha total
- largest park 29.4 ha (0.41 mi away)
Nearest: Park (1.7 ha) — 0.2 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
8shops & libraries
- 7 supermarkets within 2 mi
- The Co-operative Group, Asda, Morrisons, Sainsburys…
- nearest 0.1 mi
- library 0.5 mi
Nearest: Co-op Tadley - New Road — 0.1 mi
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near RG26 3NA.
Official risk flags for context — deliberately not part of the NestScope score (they’re categorical hazards, not amenities). Flood zones, air quality & noise explained.
03 — House prices
Sold prices in RG26.
Average sold price by property type across the RG26 district, 2021–2026.
About RG26 3NA
RG26 3NA scores 86/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and green space — with Co-op Tadley - New Road 0.1 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, RG26 3NA is one of the most affluent neighbourhoods in England — IMD decile 9/10, ranked 29,035 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. The Index of Multiple Deprivation is the UK government's official measure of relative deprivation, refreshed roughly every five years. Housing pressure here is low (IMD housing decile 9/10).
There are 8 schools within the typical catchment area, including 4 rated Good. The nearest school is Bishopswood Infant School (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
There were 12 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a low level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is available, with 1 GP surgery and 2 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is TADLEY MEDICAL P'SHIP, 0.6 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.2 mi away.
