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.
On average Basingstoke and Deane has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 77 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).
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