Test Road is in Whitchurch and in Basingstoke And Deane district. RG28 7LP is located in the Whitchurch, Overton & Laverstoke 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 Test Road, Whitchurch, RG28 7LP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG28 7BY, RG28 7BE, RG28 7AH, RG28 7LL, RG28 7AJ, RG28 7AL, RG28 7LQ, RG28 7LW, RG28 7HL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RG28 7LP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 56.7% | 51.9% | -4.8% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 43.3% | 48.1% | 4.8% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 RG28 7LP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.6% 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 | 19.9% | 26% | 6.1% | 37.9% | -11.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.5% | 60.6% | -0.9% | 44.2% | 16.4% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 2% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 7.1% | -1.1% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 8.2% | 4.3% | -3.9% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 55.4% | 53.6% | -1.8% | 48.4% | 5.2% |
| Good health | 30.1% | 32.2% | 2.1% | 33.6% | -1.4% |
| Fair health | 11.4% | 10.4% | -1.0% | 12.7% | -2.3% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 3.5% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 46.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.2% | 11.8% | -3.4% | 18.2% | -6.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.3% | 7.1% | -4.2% | 9.6% | -2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.8% | 12.2% | 1.4% | 13.4% | -1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 5.5% | 1.6% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 15.7% | 3.6% | 16.9% | -1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 41.6% | 46.3% | 4.7% | 33.8% | 12.5% |
| Other | 5.2% | 1.6% | -3.6% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 99.7% | 98.7% | -1.0% | 81.4% | 17.3% |
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 | 94.1% | 92% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 8.8% |
| European Union | 1% | 3.2% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 3.5% | 3.5% | 0.0% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.1% | 92% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 8.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 9.8% | -4.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.8% | 1% | -3.8% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.7% | 76.7% | 9.0% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 12.4% | 13.5% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.2% | 37.2% | 15.0% |
| Christian | 40.4% | 46.2% | -5.8% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Test Road was 49.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 19.7% higher than the Evingar average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Test Road has the 16th highest crime rate of 45 local areas in Evingar and the 264th highest crime rate of 580 local areas in Basingstoke and Deane .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.6%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 82% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Test Road, Whitchurch, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2024-07-10 | £471,017 |
| 2 Test Road, Whitchurch, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2023-09-29 | £445,060 |
| 33 Test Road, Whitchurch, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £655,000 | 2022-03-22 | £730,630 |
| 21 Test Road, Whitchurch, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2021-09-21 | £442,917 |
| 43 Test Road, Whitchurch, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £700,000 | 2020-10-13 | £859,091 |
RG28 7LP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 105 |
| Retired | 71 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Other | 0 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Other | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitchurch Church of England Primary School Daniel Road , RG28 7LS | 3out of 4 | 416 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Testbourne Community School Micheldever Road , RG28 7JF | 4out of 4 | 588 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitchurch Silk Mill Cafe | 28 Winchester Street, Whitchurch | 124 yd | |
| Kudos Coffee | 3C Church Street, Whitchurch | 180 yd | |
| Blue Ginger | 17 Bell Street, Whitchurch | 262 yd | |
| The Craft House & Tea Rooms | 13 Kings Walk, Winchester | 405 yd | |
| R E Thompson And Co (Vacuum) | R E Thompson & Co (Vacuum) Limited, 51 Evingar Road | 767 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkells At The White Hart Hotel | The White Hart Hotel, London Street | 170 yd | |
| Whitchurch Cricket Club | Church Street, Whitchurch | 176 yd | |
| The Kings Arms | Church Street, Whitchurch | 210 yd | |
| The Bell Inn | The Bell, Bell Street | 355 yd | |
| The Prince Regent | 104 London Road, Whitchurch | 708 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Spice Tandoori Take Away | Hot Spice Tandoori, 10 London Street | 143 yd | |
| Blue Rickshaw | The Blue Rickshaw, 9 London Street | 178 yd | |
| Charcoal Grill | 3D Church Street, Whitchurch | 180 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Post Office, 25 Winchester Street | 111 yd | |
| Co Op | 1 Bell Street, Whitchurch | 262 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Whitchurch Primary School DANIEL ROAD | grass pitches | 300 yd |
| Testbourne Community School Micheldever Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 468 yd |
| Longmeadow Sports Centre WINCHESTER ROAD | grass pitches, indoor bowls, squash courts | 647 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 | 87.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 87.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 87.5% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 191.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 31.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.