Swains Road, Tadley, RG26 4LY

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RG26 4LY has a slightly higher male population, with 50% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	49.1%	50%	0.9%	51.0%	-1.0%
Male	50.9%	50%	-0.9%	49.0%	1.0%

Partnership Status

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 4LY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.3% 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	21.6%	25%	3.4%	37.9%	-12.9%
Married: Opposite sex	61.5%	52.3%	-9.2%	44.2%	8.1%
Married: Same sex	0.4%	0.9%	0.5%	0.3%	0.6%
Separated	3.5%	2.7%	-0.8%	2.2%	0.5%
Divorced	6.9%	9.5%	2.6%	9.1%	0.4%
Widowed	6.1%	9.5%	3.4%	6.1%	3.4%

Health

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	42.8%	42.1%	-0.7%	48.4%	-6.3%
Good health	41.7%	37.8%	-3.9%	33.6%	4.2%
Fair health	13.7%	16.5%	2.8%	12.7%	3.8%
Bad health	1.5%	2%	0.5%	4.0%	-2.0%
Very bad health	0.4%	1.6%	1.2%	1.2%	0.4%

Education and Qualifications

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 22.9%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	22.5%	23.3%	0.8%	18.2%	5.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	22.1%	13%	-9.1%	9.6%	3.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.3%	14.8%	0.5%	13.4%	1.4%
Apprenticeship	4.8%	5.4%	0.6%	5.3%	0.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10%	17.9%	7.9%	16.9%	1.0%
Degree or Similar	19%	22.9%	3.9%	33.8%	-10.9%
Other	7.4%	2.7%	-4.7%	2.8%	-0.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.4% 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)
Bangladeshi	2.2%	0%	-2.2%	1.1%	-1.1%
Pakistani	0%	1.2%	1.2%	2.7%	-1.5%
Other Asian	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black African	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.5%	-2.5%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.9%	-0.5%
White	97%	98.4%	1.4%	81.4%	17.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95.7% 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	96.3%	95.7%	-0.6%	83.2%	12.5%
European Union	1.1%	2%	0.9%	6.1%	-4.1%
Africa	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	1.8%	1.6%	-0.2%	5.6%	-4.0%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	0.8%	0.4%	1.3%	-0.5%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95.2%	95.7%	0.5%	83.2%	12.5%
10+ Years	0.4%	4.3%	3.9%	9.8%	-5.5%
5-10 Years	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.9%	-2.9%
Less than 2 years	4.1%	0%	-4.1%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	84.8%	76.7%	8.1%
Other EU countries	0.4%	1.5%	-1.1%
No passport held	14.8%	13.5%	1.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	40.2%	37.2%	3.0%
Christian	51.2%	46.2%	5.0%
Hindu	0.4%	1.7%	-1.3%
Muslim	1.2%	6.5%	-5.3%
Not answered	7.1%	6.0%	1.1%

Safety

Is Swains Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Swains Road was 55.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 49.8% higher than the Tadley & Pamber average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Swains Road has the 8th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Tadley & Pamber and the 231st highest crime rate of 580 local areas in Basingstoke and Deane .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 37.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 127.3%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£51,500

Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in RG26 4LY, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Swains Road are based on 47 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Basingstoke And Deane.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Swains Road, Tadley, RG26 4LY

Estimated Average Property Prices for RG26 4LY

Average Price
£382,342

Semi-Detached
£382,342

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Swains Road

Average Price
£442,067

Semi-Detached
£437,739

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£463,163

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Swains Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
6 Swains Road, Tadley, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£350,000	2024-02-16	£397,945
16 Swains Road, Tadley, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£355,000	2023-08-25	£382,662
12 Swains Road, Tadley, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£250,000	2014-11-07	£402,012
16A Swains Road, Tadley, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£249,950	2014-06-10	£416,198
16 Swains Road, Tadley, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£219,000	2013-06-14	£388,015

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for RG26 4LY

Employment

RG26 4LY 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in RG26 4LY area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	83
Retired	74
Self-Employed	19
Part-Time Employee	18
Student (economically inactive)	7
Looking after home or family	7
Long-Term Sick or disabled	5
Other	3
Unemployed	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	22
Manufacturing	15
Construction	14
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	13
Information and communication	13
Human health and social work activities	10
Education	9
Accommodation and food service activities	9
Administrative and support service activities	8
Transport and storage	6
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Other	5
Financial and insurance activities	4
Real estate activities	1
Mining and quarrying	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bishopswood Junior School Barlows Road , RG26 3NA	3out of 4	339 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Bishopswood Infant School Barlows Road , RG26 3NA	3out of 4	339 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Burnham Copse Primary School Newchurch Road , RG26 4HN	3out of 4	787 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Tadley Community Primary School The Green , RG26 3PB	3out of 4	1,237 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Silchester Church of England Primary School School Lane , Silchester RG7 2NJ	3out of 4	3,277 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Hurst School Brimpton Road , Baughurst RG26 5NL	3out of 4	2,417 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Tadley Court School Tadley Common Road , Tadley RG26 3TB	- not rated	938 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Grantham Farm Montessori School Inhurst Lane , Baughurst RG26 5JS	- not rated	2,604 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Padworth College Sopers Lane , Padworth RG7 4NR	- not rated	5,161 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tadley Tandoori	1 Mount Pleasant, Tadley	377 yd
Cafe Retreat	Café Retreat, 4 The Parade	393 yd
Starbucks Coffee Company	Sainsburys, 30A Mulfords Hill	517 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Fox And Hounds	Mulfords Hill, Tadley		532 yd
Tadley Calleva FC	Barlows Park Silchester Road		908 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Toprak Kebab	3 The Parade, Mulfords Hill	373 yd
Domino's Pizza	Dominos Pizza, Unit 4	448 yd
The New Dynasty	70 Franklin Avenue, Tadley	785 yd
The Mix	2 Emit House, 28 Franklin Avenue	790 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Sainsbury's	30A Mulfords Hill, Tadley	448 yd
Lidl Great Britain Limited	The Old Treacle Mine Aldermaston Road	767 yd
Co Op	98 Franklin Avenue, Tadley	1,073 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Tadley Swimming Pool NEW ROAD	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	551 yd
Tadley Calleva Youth Fc THE GREEN	grass pitches	970 yd
Barlows Park SILCHESTER ROAD	grass pitches	976 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	55.1 Mbit/s
Average download speed	53.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	71.88 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	71.88 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	19.8 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	15.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of RG26 4LY