Wigmore Road is in Tadley and in Basingstoke And Deane district. RG26 4HL 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 Wigmore Road, Tadley, RG26 4HL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG26 5HG, RG26 5GE, RG26 4HJ, RG26 4DF, RG26 5NH, RG26 5HF, RG26 5HQ, RG26 5HD, RG26 4DE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RG26 4HL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.2% | 51.7% | 0.5% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 48.8% | 48.3% | -0.5% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of RG26 4HL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.9% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 24.1% | 24.7% | 0.6% | 37.9% | -13.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.4% | 55.9% | -2.5% | 44.2% | 11.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 8% | -0.4% | 9.1% | -1.1% |
| Widowed | 7.7% | 8.4% | 0.7% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
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 | 46.2% | 50.2% | 4.0% | 48.4% | 1.8% |
| Good health | 37.6% | 34.5% | -3.1% | 33.6% | 0.9% |
| Fair health | 11.8% | 11.7% | -0.1% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 2.7% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.9% | 11% | -2.9% | 18.2% | -7.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.5% | 10.6% | -6.9% | 9.6% | 1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.2% | 14.4% | 0.2% | 13.4% | 1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.5% | 5.3% | -0.2% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 19.7% | 19.8% | 0.1% | 16.9% | 2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.2% | 35.4% | 10.2% | 33.8% | 1.6% |
| Other | 4% | 3.4% | -0.6% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.5% 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% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 97.4% | 95.5% | -1.9% | 81.4% | 14.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 92.5% 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 | 98% | 92.5% | -5.5% | 83.2% | 9.3% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 2.4% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98% | 93.1% | -4.9% | 83.2% | 9.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.6% | 6.6% | 9.8% | -3.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.8% | 76.7% | 6.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central Asia | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 15.7% | 13.5% | 2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 57.7% | 37.2% | 20.5% |
| Christian | 35.1% | 46.2% | -11.1% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wigmore Road was 40.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 8.9% higher than the Tadley & Pamber average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Wigmore Road has the 11th lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Tadley & Pamber and the 270th lowest crime rate of 580 local areas in Basingstoke and Deane .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 63 Wigmore Road, Tadley, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2024-11-22 | £433,987 |
| 67 Wigmore Road, Tadley, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2022-04-27 | £375,998 |
| 81 Wigmore Road, Tadley, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £485,000 | 2022-02-11 | £559,695 |
| 91 Wigmore Road, Tadley, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £312,500 | 2019-11-18 | £402,852 |
| 81 Wigmore Road, Tadley, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2018-01-19 | £545,923 |
RG26 4HL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 109 |
| Retired | 61 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| 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 | 757 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishopswood Junior School Barlows Road , RG26 3NA | 3out of 4 | 1,751 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishopswood Infant School Barlows Road , RG26 3NA | 3out of 4 | 1,751 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tadley Community Primary School The Green , RG26 3PB | 3out of 4 | 2,632 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashford Hill Primary School Ashford Hill Road , Ashford Hill RG19 8BB | 3out of 4 | 3,333 yd | Community 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 | 911 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grantham Farm Montessori School Inhurst Lane , Baughurst RG26 5JS | - not rated | 1,562 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tadley Court School Tadley Common Road , Tadley RG26 3TB | - not rated | 2,235 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Padworth College Sopers Lane , Padworth RG7 4NR | - not rated | 5,375 yd | Other independent school | No | 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 | 422 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Elephant | 28 Heath End Road, Baughurst | 340 yd | |
| Ambassadors Club | The Ambassador Club, Hangar Road | 353 yd | |
| Bishopswood Golf Course | Bishopswood Lane, Baughurst | 847 yd | |
| The Badgers Wood | Wolverton Road, Baughurst | 920 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tasty House | Adjacent To, 1 The Old Forge | 417 yd | |
| Happy Valley Fish & Chips | 21 Heath End Road, Baughurst | 439 yd | |
| New Standard Tandoori (operating As Ali'z And Grillz) | New Standard Tandoori, 19 Heath End Road | 439 yd | |
| The Mix | 2 Emit House, 28 Franklin Avenue | 951 yd | |
| The New Dynasty | 70 Franklin Avenue, Tadley | 970 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 1 - 3 The Old Forge, Heath End Road | 417 yd | |
| Co Op | 98 Franklin Avenue, Tadley | 607 yd | |
| Budgens Of Tadley at Falcon Garage | Falcon Garage Burghfield Road | 1,086 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bishopswood Golf Course THE CLUBHOUSE THE CLUBHOUSE BISHOPSWOOD LANE | golf | 853 yd |
| Aldermaston Recreational Society AWE AWE | grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 888 yd |
| Hurst Leisure Centre BRIMPTON ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,032 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 46.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 43.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 65.62 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 65.62 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 13.06 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.