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RG28

WHITCHURCH

Berkshire, South East, England

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RG28 is the postcode district for WHITCHURCH, located in Berkshire, South East.

Avg price £424,538
1yr change ▲ 4.2%
Crime 94% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£424,538

▲ 4.2% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

48% above national avg

Crime Rate

5.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

94% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

2 schools

Broadband Speed

168 Mbps

Property Prices in RG28

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in RG28 is £424,538, which is 28% below the Berkshire average of £585,928.

Properties in RG28 cost 47.9% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in RG28 have risen 4.2% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £600,425 60
Semi-detached £415,178 83
Terraced £350,932 89
Flat £169,822 27
All types £424,538 273

5-Year Price History

£410K £416K £422K £428K £434K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in RG28

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 5.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, RG28 has a crime rate well 94% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
2.8 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
0.2 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
0.2 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
0.4 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
0.3 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in RG28

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

RG28 has 2 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Whitchurch Church of England Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Testbourne Community School Secondary Good mi

0

Outstanding

1

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

135,201

Population

67

Median Age

33%

Owner-Occupied

76%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
33.0%
Private rent
12.0%
Social rent
14.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in RG28 are 168.0 Mbps, with 95% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 61% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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168.0 Mbps

Avg Download

30.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

82%

Superfast Coverage

35%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in RG28 is collected by Test Valley. The Band D rate is £1,996/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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RG28 — WHITCHURCH

Area Summary

RG28 (WHITCHURCH) offers above-average property prices (£424,538, 48% above national average), low crime (94% below national average), 2 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (168 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about RG28 WHITCHURCH

What is the average house price in RG28 WHITCHURCH?
The average house price in RG28 (WHITCHURCH) is £424,538, based on 273 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 48% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 4.2% over the past year.
Is RG28 WHITCHURCH a safe area to live?
Crime in RG28 is significantly below the national average (5.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (2.8 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (0.4 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of RG28 WHITCHURCH?
The population of RG28 (WHITCHURCH) is approximately 135,201 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 33% of homes are owner-occupied, 12% are privately rented, and 14% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in RG28?
The average broadband download speed in RG28 is 168 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 82% of premises, ultrafast to 35%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in RG28 WHITCHURCH?
There are 2 schools in or near RG28. 50% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 1 Good. None require improvement.

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