Pound Green is in Baughurst, Tadley and in Basingstoke And Deane district. RG26 5SS 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 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Pound Green, Baughurst, Tadley, RG26 5SS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RG26 5SS 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 | 51.8% | 51.6% | -0.2% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 48.2% | 48.4% | 0.2% | 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 vicinity of RG26 5SS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.5% 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 | 22.3% | 30.4% | 8.1% | 37.9% | -7.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.2% | 56.5% | -5.7% | 44.2% | 12.3% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 10.1% | 7.2% | -2.9% | 9.1% | -1.9% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 4.8% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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 | 50.2% | 54.3% | 4.1% | 48.4% | 5.9% |
| Good health | 33.9% | 27.9% | -6.0% | 33.6% | -5.7% |
| Fair health | 12.2% | 13.4% | 1.2% | 12.7% | 0.7% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 3.2% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 17.6% | 14% | -3.6% | 18.2% | -4.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.2% | 4.3% | -6.9% | 9.6% | -5.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.4% | 13% | -1.4% | 13.4% | -0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 20.8% | 9.6% | 16.9% | 3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.8% | 42.5% | 3.7% | 33.8% | 8.7% |
| Other | 4.8% | 2.4% | -2.4% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.2% 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 | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| White | 96.3% | 95.2% | -1.1% | 81.4% | 13.8% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 89.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.7% | 89.2% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 6.0% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 5.2% | 2.8% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 2.9% | 1.6% | -1.3% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 2.8% | 2.0% | 5.6% | -2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.2% | 89.6% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 6.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 5.6% | 4.0% | 9.8% | -4.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 3.6% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.9% | 0% | -4.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88% | 76.7% | 11.3% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 6.8% | 13.5% | -6.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.3% | 37.2% | 3.1% |
| Christian | 52.2% | 46.2% | 6.0% |
| Buddhist | 3.2% | 0.5% | 2.7% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pound Green was 51.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 18.8% higher than the Tadley North, Kingsclere & Baughurst average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Pound Green has the 8th highest crime rate of 25 local areas in Tadley North, Kingsclere & Baughurst and the 250th highest crime rate of 580 local areas in Basingstoke and Deane .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 153.6%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 83% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lovedays Farm Pound Green, Tadley, Hampshire Other, an established residential building | £1,700,000 | 2023-08-31 | £1,799,798 |
| Green Oaks Pound Green, Tadley, Hampshire Other, an established residential building | £640,000 | 2021-03-23 | £726,074 |
| Browns Farm Pound Green, Tadley, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £1,565,000 | 2021-02-01 | £1,918,446 |
| Cotterells House Pound Green, Tadley, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £1,275,000 | 2018-12-13 | £1,592,616 |
| Baughurst House Lodge Pound Green, Tadley, Hampshire Other, an established residential building | £1,110,000 | 2016-05-06 | £1,288,635 |
RG26 5SS area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 7% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
RG26 5SS 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 | 68 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashford Hill Primary School Ashford Hill Road , Ashford Hill RG19 8BB | 3out of 4 | 3,459 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnham Copse Primary School Newchurch Road , RG26 4HN | 3out of 4 | 3,937 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishopswood Junior School Barlows Road , RG26 3NA | 3out of 4 | 3,988 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishopswood Infant School Barlows Road , RG26 3NA | 3out of 4 | 3,988 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tadley Community Primary School The Green , RG26 3PB | 3out of 4 | 4,168 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 | 3,471 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 | 2,211 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tadley Court School Tadley Common Road , Tadley RG26 3TB | - not rated | 5,026 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
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 | 100.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.