Postcode RG26 9EJ is located in an urban city, within the Sherborne St John & Rooksdown ward of Basingstoke and Deane in the South East region, and forms part of the Popley area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 54.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Popley is £60,485 per year. The nearest station is Basingstoke located about 1.1 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Rooksdown Park.
Popley has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,902 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 42% most deprived areas in England.
Popley has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 54.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 79.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 31.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Popley is £60,485 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 79 ft away from RG26 9EJ.
Popley near RG26 9EJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Basingstoke located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Rooksdown Park | Medium | Walking directions to Rooksdown Park |
Based on 145 recent sales, the median property price is £367,000 in Sherborne St John & Rooksdown area, with individual transactions ranging from £88,000 up to £1,413,100.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 33 | £530,000 |
| Flats | 31 | £220,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 33 | £390,000 |
| Terraced | 48 | £346,250 |
10 year median price trend in Sherborne St John & Rooksdown
In the RG26 9EJ postcode area, located within Popley, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RG26 9EJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Centaur News | Aldermaston Road South, Basingstoke and Deane, RG21 6XG | Walking directions to Centaur News |
| 0.4 mi | Aldi | Winklebury Way, Basingstoke and Deane, RG23 8BB | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.4 mi | Farmfoods | Winklebury Way, Basingstoke and Deane, RG23 8BB | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.5 mi | One Stop | Oakridge Road, Basingstoke and Deane, RG21 5TS | Walking directions to One Stop |
Annual council tax rates for Basingstoke and Deane district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.