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Old Basing & the Candovers

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About

Old Basing & the Candovers is a rural area in Basingstoke and Deane, known for its historic villages and open countryside. The area includes Old Basing, a village with medieval roots, and the Candovers, a group of small settlements like North and South Candover. The landscape is characterised by farmland, woodland, and quiet lanes, offering a peaceful setting.

Old Basing features landmarks such as the ruins of Basing House, a significant Civil War site, and St Mary’s Church. The Candovers retain a traditional feel with thatched cottages and village greens. The area is popular for walking and cycling, with routes like the Candover Valley Way. Local amenities include pubs, village halls, and primary schools, serving the close-knit communities.

Area overview

On average Old Basing & the Candovers has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 36 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Old Basing & the Candovers is £59,100 per year. There are 4 schools in Old Basing & the Candovers: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate

2/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

3/10

Income level

7/10

Social housing

8.7%

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Old Basing & the Candovers Population

7,951

Population density

61 per km²

Demographics

British

7,193

90.49%

Other White

233

2.93%

Indian

1.21%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.83%

Other Asian

0.79%

Total population: 7,949

Housing

Owns outright

1,467

43.9%

Owns with a mortgage

1,006

30.1%

Private landlord or letting agency

384

11.49%

Other social rented

303

9.07%

Other forms of private rent

114

3.41%

Total households: 3,342

Property prices in Old Basing & the Candovers

Based on 77 recent sales, the median property price is £667,500 in Old Basing & the Candovers area, with individual transactions ranging from £97,500 up to £9,600,998.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	46	£755,000	£456,250	£610,000	£1,192,875	£2,437,500
Flats	7	£210,000	£125,250	£191,000	£213,750	£253,500
Semi-Detached	13	£510,000	£373,999	£430,000	£667,500	£685,000
Terraced	11	£470,000	£296,000	£356,250	£517,500	£705,000

10 years price trend in Old Basing & the Candovers

All postcodes in Old Basing & the Candovers

RG252SG

The Arboretum

RG247DR

The Street

RG247DT

The Mead

RG247JD

London Road

RG252EP

Bugmore Lane

RG252EW

Old Basing & the Candovers

RG252JB

Farleigh Road

RG252LP

Frog Lane

RG252NT

Weston Road

RG252PE

Weston Road

RG279PP

Nately Road

GU345SY

The Avenue

RG247EA

Hatch Lane

RG247EJ

Fairthorne Rise

RG247HA

Apple Way

RG252HL

Nutley Lane

RG252PD

Herriard Green

RG252PN

Back Lane

RG252QE

Church Lane

RG252RZ

Meadowside

RG279AP

Kingsbridge Copse

SO249SA

Berrywood Lane

RG247AS

Clover Leaf Way

RG252HF

Berrywood Lane

RG247NG

Greywell Road

RG252HX

Farleigh Lane

RG252EN

Old Basing & the Candovers

RG252JF

Woods Lane

RG252LE

Old Basing & the Candovers

RG252ND

Old Basing & the Candovers

RG252NU

Old Basing & the Candovers

RG252PZ

Bagmore Lane

RG252RH

Weston Close

RG279AJ

Tylney Lane

RG279NY

Old School Road

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Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail