Bishopswood Road is in Tadley and in Basingstoke And Deane district. RG26 4HB is located in the Tadley North, Kingsclere & Baughurst electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North West Hampshire. This postcode has been in use since 1995-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bishopswood Road, Tadley, RG26 4HB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG26 4HA, RG26 4QW, RG26 4HD, RG26 4QN, RG26 4QQ, RG26 4EP, RG26 4QX, RG26 4QJ, RG26 4EA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RG26 4HB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 51.6% | 0.8% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 49.2% | 48.4% | -0.8% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around RG26 4HB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.5% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 40.5% | 44.5% | 4.0% | 37.9% | 6.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42% | 38.2% | -3.8% | 44.2% | -6.0% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 10.5% | 10.1% | -0.4% | 9.1% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 5.5% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 36.3% | 40.7% | 4.4% | 48.4% | -7.7% |
| Good health | 39.9% | 34.8% | -5.1% | 33.6% | 1.2% |
| Fair health | 12.5% | 20.7% | 8.2% | 12.7% | 8.0% |
| Bad health | 6.3% | 3.1% | -3.2% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 5% | 0.7% | -4.3% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 19.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28% | 23.9% | -4.1% | 18.2% | 5.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.6% | 13% | -2.6% | 9.6% | 3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.6% | 18.5% | -2.1% | 13.4% | 5.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 5.5% | 0.4% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.8% | 17.2% | 2.4% | 16.9% | 0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.2% | 19.7% | 6.5% | 33.8% | -14.1% |
| Other | 2.7% | 2.1% | -0.6% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.5% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 97% | 94.5% | -2.5% | 81.4% | 13.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 92% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.7% | 92% | -3.7% | 83.2% | 8.8% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 5.9% | 4.2% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 1.4% | -0.9% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.7% | 91.4% | -4.3% | 83.2% | 8.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 3.8% | 3.1% | 9.8% | -6.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 2.9% | 0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 0.3% | -2.7% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.8% | 76.7% | -5.9% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 23.3% | 13.5% | 9.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.5% | 37.2% | 16.3% |
| Christian | 41.7% | 46.2% | -4.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bishopswood Road was 36.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 1.8% lower than the Tadley & Pamber average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Bishopswood Road has the 8th lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Tadley & Pamber and the 243rd lowest crime rate of 580 local areas in Basingstoke and Deane .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.9%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 71% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Bishopswood Road, Tadley, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £326,000 | 2020-03-19 | £420,046 |
| 6 Bishopswood Road, Tadley, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2013-02-25 | £393,365 |
| 12 Bishopswood Road, Tadley, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2011-09-30 | £351,252 |
| 16 Bishopswood Road, Tadley, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2008-10-10 | £309,885 |
RG26 4HB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 91 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Other | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burnham Copse Primary School Newchurch Road , RG26 4HN | 3out of 4 | 514 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishopswood Junior School Barlows Road , RG26 3NA | 3out of 4 | 1,584 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishopswood Infant School Barlows Road , RG26 3NA | 3out of 4 | 1,584 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tadley Community Primary School The Green , RG26 3PB | 3out of 4 | 2,498 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aldermaston C.E. Primary School Wasing Lane , Aldermaston RG7 4LX | 3out of 4 | 3,119 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Hurst School Brimpton Road , Baughurst RG26 5NL | 3out of 4 | 1,282 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tadley Court School Tadley Common Road , Tadley RG26 3TB | - not rated | 1,877 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grantham Farm Montessori School Inhurst Lane , Baughurst RG26 5JS | - not rated | 2,006 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Padworth College Sopers Lane , Padworth RG7 4NR | - not rated | 4,956 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alder Bridge School Bridge House , Mill Lane RG7 4JU | - not rated | 5,194 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gourmet Queens Kitchen | 25 Heath End Road, Baughurst | 824 yd | |
| Tadley Tandoori | 1 Mount Pleasant, Tadley | 1,033 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ambassadors Club | The Ambassador Club, Hangar Road | 168 yd | |
| The Elephant | 28 Heath End Road, Baughurst | 708 yd | |
| The Fox And Hounds | Mulfords Hill, Tadley | 958 yd | |
| Bishopswood Golf Course | Bishopswood Lane, Baughurst | 1,042 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mix | 2 Emit House, 28 Franklin Avenue | 581 yd | |
| The New Dynasty | 70 Franklin Avenue, Tadley | 597 yd | |
| Sizzling Kitchen | Falcon Garage Burghfield Road | 635 yd | |
| Street Food | Falcon Garage Burghfield Road | 635 yd | |
| Subway Falcon Garage | Falcon Garage Burghfield Road | 635 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co Op | 98 Franklin Avenue, Tadley | 226 yd | |
| Budgens Of Tadley at Falcon Garage | Falcon Garage Burghfield Road | 635 yd | |
| Tesco | 1 - 3 The Old Forge, Heath End Road | 815 yd | |
| Lidl Great Britain Limited | The Old Treacle Mine Aldermaston Road | 913 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aldermaston Recreational Society AWE AWE | grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 586 yd |
| Bishopswood Golf Course THE CLUBHOUSE THE CLUBHOUSE BISHOPSWOOD LANE | golf | 1,048 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 82 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 159.92 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 159.92 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.04 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.