Almswood Road is in Tadley and in Basingstoke And Deane district. RG26 4QG 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 Almswood Road, Tadley, RG26 4QG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG26 4QL, RG26 4QJ, RG26 4ES, RG26 4EP, RG26 4EA, RG26 4QE, RG26 4EW, RG26 4EU, RG26 4QX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RG26 4QG has a slightly higher male population, with 51.8% 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 | 45.4% | 48.2% | 2.8% | 51.0% | -2.8% |
| Male | 54.6% | 51.8% | -2.8% | 49.0% | 2.8% |
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 4QG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.6% 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 | 30.7% | 31.9% | 1.2% | 37.9% | -6.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.5% | 53.6% | 3.1% | 44.2% | 9.4% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 1% | -2.9% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 11% | 8.1% | -2.9% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 5.4% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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 | 48.6% | 42.6% | -6.0% | 48.4% | -5.8% |
| Good health | 34.2% | 35.6% | 1.4% | 33.6% | 2.0% |
| Fair health | 13.4% | 13.7% | 0.3% | 12.7% | 1.0% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 7% | 4.3% | 4.0% | 3.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 18.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24% | 18.9% | -5.1% | 18.2% | 0.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.8% | 14.8% | -5.0% | 9.6% | 5.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.1% | 18.9% | -0.2% | 13.4% | 5.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 6% | 6.4% | 0.4% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.7% | 19.9% | 7.2% | 16.9% | 3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.3% | 18.9% | 2.6% | 33.8% | -14.9% |
| Other | 2.1% | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 97.8% | 96.5% | -1.3% | 81.4% | 15.1% |
| Other | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 96.5% 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 | 95.9% | 96.5% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 13.3% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 1.3% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.6% | 96.5% | 0.9% | 83.2% | 13.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 9.8% | -6.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 0% | -3.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.7% | 76.7% | -6.0% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 27.2% | 13.5% | 13.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.4% | 37.2% | 10.2% |
| Christian | 44.5% | 46.2% | -1.7% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Almswood Road was 83.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 125.6% higher than the Tadley & Pamber average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Almswood Road has the 3rd highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Tadley & Pamber and the 147th highest crime rate of 580 local areas in Basingstoke and Deane .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 53.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -19.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Almswood Road, Tadley, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2021-10-29 | £352,999 |
| 4 Almswood Road, Tadley, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2021-10-29 | £417,715 |
| 34 Almswood Road, Tadley, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £308,000 | 2018-03-16 | £394,225 |
| 14 Almswood Road, Tadley, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2013-01-31 | £441,158 |
| 20 Almswood Road, Tadley, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £234,000 | 2012-05-11 | £439,106 |
RG26 4QG 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 | 120 |
| Retired | 63 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burnham Copse Primary School Newchurch Road , RG26 4HN | 3out of 4 | 529 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishopswood Junior School Barlows Road , RG26 3NA | 3out of 4 | 1,516 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishopswood Infant School Barlows Road , RG26 3NA | 3out of 4 | 1,516 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tadley Community Primary School The Green , RG26 3PB | 3out of 4 | 2,428 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aldermaston C.E. Primary School Wasing Lane , Aldermaston RG7 4LX | 3out of 4 | 2,958 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 | 1,596 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 | 1,624 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grantham Farm Montessori School Inhurst Lane , Baughurst RG26 5JS | - not rated | 2,339 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Padworth College Sopers Lane , Padworth RG7 4NR | - not rated | 4,654 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alder Bridge School Bridge House , Mill Lane RG7 4JU | - not rated | 4,942 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tadley Tandoori | 1 Mount Pleasant, Tadley | 865 yd | |
| Starbucks Coffee Company | Sainsburys, 30A Mulfords Hill | 907 yd | |
| Cafe Retreat | Café Retreat, 4 The Parade | 913 yd | |
| Eurest At AWE Aldermaston | Awe Reading Road, Aldermaston | 938 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ambassadors Club | The Ambassador Club, Hangar Road | 479 yd | |
| The Fox And Hounds | Mulfords Hill, Tadley | 751 yd | |
| Aldermaston Recreational Society | Awe Reading Road, Aldermaston | 938 yd | |
| The Elephant | 28 Heath End Road, Baughurst | 1,035 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sizzling Kitchen | Falcon Garage Burghfield Road | 296 yd | |
| Street Food | Falcon Garage Burghfield Road | 296 yd | |
| Subway Falcon Garage | Falcon Garage Burghfield Road | 296 yd | |
| The Mix | 2 Emit House, 28 Franklin Avenue | 403 yd | |
| The New Dynasty | 70 Franklin Avenue, Tadley | 410 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co Op | 98 Franklin Avenue, Tadley | 271 yd | |
| Budgens Of Tadley at Falcon Garage | Falcon Garage Burghfield Road | 296 yd | |
| Lidl Great Britain Limited | The Old Treacle Mine Aldermaston Road | 640 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 30A Mulfords Hill, Tadley | 912 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aldermaston Recreational Society AWE AWE | grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 546 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 | 39.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 42.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 71.37 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 71.37 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 11.65 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.