B3051 Basingstoke and Deane
15 addresses across 3 postcodes (RG26,RG7), about 1.1 km (0.7 miles) long, classed as a b road. USRN 2100221.
- Energy: 3 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, E: 1, G: 1).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band G; Band D in Basingstoke and Deane costs £2,255 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Midgham, about 4.3 km (2.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Paices Wood Country Parkland, is about 1.4 km (0.9 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 101 to 107 m above sea level.
- Noise: 11 of its 15 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Tadley Medical P'ship, about 3.5 km (2.1 miles) away.
- People: About 900 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 79% of households owned their home and 43% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
3 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 109 m². Most common: House, detached (2); Bungalow, detached (1). Built: 1930-1949 (2); 2007-2011 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (3 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Basingstoke and Deane in 2026-27: Band D £2,255 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,503 | £1,754 | £2,005 | £2,255 | £2,756 | £3,258 | £3,759 | £4,510 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band G (27% of about 1,320 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 2.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Listed buildings
- ASHFORD HILL FARMHOUSE, grade II
- PINEAPPLE PUBLIC HOUSE, grade II
Roadworks
Started, not reported finished by 31 October 2026
- 17 September 2026 to 21 September 2026: HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL, Highway repair and maintenance works, two-way signals, on the carriageway (immediate - urgent works)
Finished in the last three months
- 26 October 2026: HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL, Highway repair and maintenance works, road closure, on the carriageway (immediate - urgent works)
- 12 October 2026: HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL, Highway repair and maintenance works, two-way signals, on the carriageway (immediate - urgent works)
- 21 September 2026: HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL, Highway repair and maintenance works, two-way signals, on the carriageway (immediate - urgent works)
- 15 September 2026: HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL, Highway repair and maintenance works, road closure, on the carriageway (major works)
- 3 August 2026 to 5 August 2026: HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL, Highway improvement works, multi-way signals, on the carriageway (minor works)
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 15 addresses are between 101 m and 107 m above sea level (106 m on average); the ground rises about 7 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RG26 5JW | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| RG7 4RL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| RG7 4RN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Midgham 44,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) |
| Thatcham 465,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.1 km (3.2 miles) | |
| Aldermaston 71,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.3 km (3.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 2 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Ship Ashford Hill | 270 m |
| Bus or coach station | Newbury Wharf | 9.9 km (6.2 miles) |
| EV charging points | bp pulse Charging Station | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Southampton Airport SOU | 46.8 km (29 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 52.6 km (33 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Tadley Medical P'ship | 3.5 km (2.1 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Holmwood Pharmacy | 3.5 km (2.1 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Newchurch Road Dental Surgery | 3 km (1.9 miles) |
| Hospital | West Berkshire Community Hospital | 8.6 km (5.3 miles) |
| Police station | Newbury Police Station | 9.8 km (6.1 miles) |
| Cash machines | Morrisons Daily - Basingstoke Giles Court Cashzone | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Paices Wood Country Parkland 254 ha | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 470 m² | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.5 ha | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Bell barrow 250m north-west of Larkwhistle Farm, a scheduled monument, 940 m (0.6 miles) north-east. 5 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Bell barrow 250m north-west of Larkwhistle Farm | Scheduled monument | 940 m (0.6 miles) north-east |
| Bell barrow: part of the Brimpton Common barrow cemetery | Scheduled monument | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) east |
| Round barrow cemetery at Brimpton Common | Scheduled monument | 1.6 km (1 mile) east |
| Wasing Place | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Hines Copse | Wood | 550 m (0.3 miles) north-west |
| English Moor Copse | Wood | 560 m (0.3 miles) south-west |
| Gully Ground Gully | Valley | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north |
| Bullocks Marsh | Wetland | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) south-west |
| Pudding Hill | Hill | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) south-east |
| Aldershot Water | Lake or reservoir | 4 km (2.5 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.0 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.6 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 2 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 6 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 4 | 15 |
11 of the street's 15 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Basingstoke and Deane: see them on the Basingstoke and Deane page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashford Hill Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 870 m (0.5 miles) | Report card (Nov 2025): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| The Hurst School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
No rated food businesses within 500 m (0.3 miles).
Crime within 250 m
No crimes recorded at anonymised points within 250 m in this period (thames-valley).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 21% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 79% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 40% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | 1% |
| Social rented | 12% | 17% |
| Private rented | 8% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 60% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 22% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 52% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 41% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 2% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 41% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 18% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 43% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 12% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhoods around this street are all in decile 8 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
- Roadworks Street works permit: HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL: Highway repair and maintenance works, 12 October 2026 to 14 October 2026 (two-way signals) found 3 November 2026
- Roadworks Street works permit: HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL: Highway repair and maintenance works, 26 October 2026 to 28 October 2026 (road closure) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- RG7 4RN: 12 addresses of 25 in the postcode
- RG7 4RL: 2 addresses
- RG26 5JW: 1 address of 7 in the postcode
Nearby streets
All the streets in RG26, RG7 and across Basingstoke and Deane.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.