Longmead Woolton Hill, Basingstoke and Deane
23 addresses across 2 postcodes (RG20), about 200 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 2105012.
- Sales: 31 recorded sales since 1995; in 2022 the median was £483,500 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 12 homes have an energy certificate (D: 5, E: 6, F: 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 E; Band D in Basingstoke and Deane costs £2,255 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 50% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Newbury, about 5.8 km (3.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Mount Common, is about 1.3 km (0.8 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 117 to 122 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 23 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Falkland Surgery, about 4 km (2.5 miles) away.
- People: About 470 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 99% of households owned their home and 47% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 6 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | £483,500 | £483,500 | £483,500 |
| 2021 | 4 | £550,000 | £385,000 | £560,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £410,000 | £410,000 | £410,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £420,000 | £420,000 | £420,000 |
| 2016 | 2 | £405,900 | £395,000 | £416,800 |
| 2015 | 1 | £360,000 | £360,000 | £360,000 |
| 2014 | 2 | £407,475 | £374,950 | £440,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £315,000 | £315,000 | £315,000 |
| 2012 | 2 | £311,250 | £290,000 | £332,500 |
| 2010 | 2 | £322,500 | £295,000 | £350,000 |
| 2004 | 2 | £267,500 | £240,000 | £295,000 |
| 2003 | 3 | £237,500 | £213,000 | £320,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug 2022 | 13 RG20 9XY | Detached | £483,500 | |
| 28 May 2021 | 10 RG20 9XY | Detached | £560,000 | |
| 22 Apr 2021 | 12 RG20 9XY | Detached | £550,000 | |
| 6 Apr 2021 | 11 RG20 9XY | Detached | £385,000 | |
| 19 Mar 2021 | 15 RG20 9XY | Detached | £550,000 | |
| 17 Jun 2020 | 2 RG20 9XY | Detached | £410,000 | |
| 20 Jun 2019 | 3 RG20 9XY | Detached | £420,000 | |
| 22 Nov 2018 | 3 RG20 9XY | Detached | £485,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 2 Dec 2016 | 13 RG20 9XY | Detached | £416,800 | |
| 26 Aug 2016 | 12 RG20 9XY | Detached | £395,000 | |
| 27 Oct 2015 | 6 RG20 9XY | Detached | £360,000 | |
| 4 Nov 2014 | 20 RG20 9XY | Detached | £374,950 | |
| 27 Aug 2014 | 15 RG20 9XY | Detached | £440,000 | |
| 9 Aug 2013 | 21 RG20 9XY | Detached | £315,000 | |
| 18 Jun 2012 | 19 RG20 9XY | Detached | £332,500 | |
| 6 Feb 2012 | 4 RG20 9XY | Semi-detached | £290,000 | |
| 26 Nov 2010 | 20 RG20 9XY | Detached | £295,000 | |
| 27 May 2010 | 9 RG20 9XY | Detached | £350,000 | |
| 8 Oct 2004 | 5 RG20 9XY | Detached | £240,000 | |
| 5 Feb 2004 | 10 RG20 9XY | Detached | £295,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2003 | 6 RG20 9XY | Detached | £213,000 | |
| 30 Jul 2003 | 14 RG20 9XY | Detached | £320,000 | |
| 19 Jun 2003 | 3 RG20 9XY | Detached | £237,500 | |
| 31 May 2002 | 5 RG20 9XY | Detached | £214,995 | |
| 29 Apr 2002 | 11 RG20 9XY | Detached | £250,000 | |
| 30 Jul 2001 | 19 RG20 9XY | Detached | £170,000 | |
| 26 Apr 2000 | 15 RG20 9XY | Detached | £217,000 | |
| 23 Jul 1999 | 21 RG20 9XY | Detached | £149,000 | |
| 16 Jul 1998 | 15 RG20 9XY | Detached | £165,000 | |
| 3 May 1996 | 13 RG20 9XY | Detached | £88,000 | |
| 22 Mar 1996 | 11 RG20 9XY | Detached | £90,500 |
Energy performance certificates
12 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 80 m². Most common: Bungalow, detached (11); House, detached (1). Built: 1983-1990 (8); 1976-1982 (2); 1967-1975 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (7); rented (private) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (11 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 neighbourhood around this street: most are in band E (30% of about 630 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- 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.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
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 23 addresses are between 117 m and 122 m above sea level (120 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RG20 9TS | 100% | 50% | 50% | 0% |
| RG20 9XY | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Newbury 1.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 5.8 km (3.6 miles) |
| Newbury Racecourse 115,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.6 km (4.1 miles) | |
| Kintbury 75,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.1 km (4.4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 8 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Stores & PO Broad Laying | 180 m |
| Bus or coach station | Newbury Wharf | 6.2 km (3.9 miles) |
| EV charging points | InstaVolt Charging Station | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Southampton Airport SOU | 45.2 km (28 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 64.9 km (40 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Falkland Surgery | 4 km (2.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Wash Common Pharmacy | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Wash Common Dental Centre | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) |
| Hospital | West Berkshire Community Hospital | 8 km (5 miles) |
| Police station | Newbury Police Station | 6.3 km (3.9 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Mount Common 2.2 ha | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 730 m² | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 7,190 m² | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Battle of Newbury 1643, a registered battlefield, 4.2 km (2.6 miles) north-east. 6 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Battle of Newbury 1643 | Registered battlefield | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| East Woodhay Plantation | Wood | 410 m (0.3 miles) east |
| Pen Hill Plantation | Wood | 720 m (0.4 miles) east |
| Hargreave's Pond | Lake or reservoir | 870 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| Bunker's Hill | Hill | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-east |
| Long Gully | Valley | 2 km (1.2 miles) south-west |
| The Marsh | Wetland | 4.6 km (2.9 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 22 | 23 |
1 of the street's 23 addresses is 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woolton Hill Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 650 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Thomas' Church of England Infant School, Woolton Hill | Primary | 3–7 | 680 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadmead Rest Home RG20 9TS | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 50 m | 5 Very good | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Woolton Hill Post Office And Stores RG20 9TR | Retailers - other | 160 m | 5 Very good | 9 Jan 2025 |
| The Rampant Cat RG20 9TP | Pub/bar/nightclub | 290 m | 4 Good | 31 Jul 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Longmead (3); On or near Meadowbrook (2); On or near Aird Close (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 21% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 99% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 55% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 0% | 17% |
| Private rented | 0% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 52% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 38% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 0% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 63% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 33% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 1% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 50% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 23% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 47% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 12% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 96% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 9 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
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Broadlayings · Falcon House Gardens · Greenlands · Douglas Ride · Falcon Coppice · Greenways · Meadowbrook · Fairacre · Harwood Rise · Aird Close · Paddock End · Greenacres
All the streets in RG20 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.