WhitchurchRG28
Basingstoke and Deane · South East
RG28 Whitchurch in Hampshire has demonstrated moderate resilience in the South East property market, with five-year compound annual growth rates showing 2.0% for capital values and 5.0% for rental income. The district scores 58.4 out of 100 on trajectory metrics, placing it in the 89th percentile nationally, indicating above-average momentum relative to UK benchmarks. Population expansion of 1.2% over five years reflects modest demographic growth typical of rural South East locations. Currently in an active gentrification phase, the postcode exhibits characteristics suggesting ongoing property market transition, with rental growth outpacing capital appreciation. These fundamentals suggest sustained demand from both occupiers and investors, though growth rates remain measured compared to higher-performing regions.
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See plans from £20/moKey signals
- 1Property prices up 1.6% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 5.0% per year
- 3Population growing at 1.2% per year
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What's changing in Whitchurch · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 0.6 points this month to 58/100, driven mainly by safety.
24 planning applications submitted in RG28 over the last six months.
- T1 - Taxus baccata - RemoveJun 2026 · pending
- T1- Copper beech- Cut back low extended limbs beginning to conflict with dwelling to give approximately 2m clearance from roof and elevations. T2- Young multi-stemmed sycamore- Fell- Heavily squirrel damaged stems and conspicuous poor form since recent removal of adjacent conifer (under notification) G1-group of 6 conifer stems crown raise to give approximately 4m height clearance from Lodge House below- To reduce shading and accumulation of moss on Lodge House belowJun 2026 · pending
- Works of extension and external/internal alterations to existing outbuildings to enable their use as a garden room, study, office, gym and storage.Jun 2026 · pending
Whitchurch (RG28) common questions
Is Whitchurch up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Whitchurch (RG28) as Active. Its trajectory score is 58/100 (Strong), in the top 13% of districts nationally. The score is up 1.8 points over the last 12 months.
Is Whitchurch safe?
Whitchurch has a safety score of 84/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Whitchurch?
The average property price in Whitchurch (RG28) is £356k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 1.6% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Whitchurch?
The median monthly rent in Whitchurch (RG28) is £1,208 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Whitchurch?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Newbury (RG20), Southampton (SO31), Thatcham (RG18), Southampton (SO52). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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