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Basingstoke and Deane

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About

Basingstoke and Deane is a local government district in Hampshire, South East England. It covers an area of approximately 633 square kilometres, including the town of Basingstoke and surrounding rural villages. The district lies within the North Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, offering a mix of urban and countryside landscapes. Key features include the River Loddon and the chalk hills of the Hampshire Downs.

The district is known for its strong transport links, with the M3 motorway and mainline railway connecting it to London and the South Coast. Basingstoke serves as the economic hub, with a mix of retail, business, and leisure facilities. The surrounding villages, such as Overton and Whitchurch, retain a more traditional character, with historic buildings and agricultural land. The area also has several conservation areas and parks, including Eastrop Park and the Basingstoke Canal.

Area overview

On average Basingstoke and Deane has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 70 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 16.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Basingstoke and Deane is £58,790 per year. There are 87 schools in Basingstoke and Deane: 58 primary (4 Outstanding and 49 Good) and 10 secondary (0 Outstanding and 8 Good).

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
70
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
16.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Basingstoke and Deane Population
185,154
Population density
292.1 per km²

Demographics

British
151,572
81.86%
Other White
10,478
5.66%
Indian
4,745
2.56%
Other Asian
3,976
2.15%
African
2,514
1.36%
Total population: 185,154

Housing

Owns with a mortgage
26,170
34.14%
Owns outright
23,475
30.63%
Other social rented
12,946
16.89%
Private landlord or letting agency
10,412
13.58%
Shared ownership
1,475
1.92%
Total households: 76,645

Property prices in Basingstoke and Deane

Based on 2,262 recent sales, the median property price is £360,000 in Basingstoke and Deane area, with individual transactions ranging from £72,000 up to £9,600,998.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached644£565,000
Flats352£190,000
Semi-Detached500£390,000
Terraced766£312,000

10 years price trend in Basingstoke and Deane

All wards in Basingstoke and Deane

Basing & Upton Grey

Bramley

Brighton Hill

Brookvale & Kings Furlong

Chineham

Eastrop & Grove

Evingar

Hatch Warren & Beggarwood

Kempshott & Buckskin

Norden

Oakley & The Candovers

Popley

Sherborne St John & Rooksdown

South Ham

Tadley North, Kingsclere & Baughurst

Tadley & Pamber

Whitchurch, Overton & Laverstoke

Winklebury & Manydown

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.