Town Pop. 103,609

Living in Basingstoke: Liveability Score 62/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Basingstoke comes out at 62/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, transport stands out most: 71/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 49/100 against a town median of 88/100.

Notably, nothing falls below 49/100. Most UK towns have at least one category in the 30s or worse. On transport specifically, Basingstoke sits 9 points below the RG21 district figure of 80/100. That sits 12 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 5% of the towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: RG21 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety

92.5 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3

Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months

Violence and sexual offences 4,382 crimes

↑ 27% above national average

Anti-social behaviour 1,251 crimes

↓ 20% below national average

Public order 765 crimes

↑ 14% above national average

Criminal damage and arson 691 crimes

≈ similar to national average

Shoplifting 680 crimes

↓ 15% below national average

other 1,820 crimes

Highest-crime locations

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1 Parking Area 485 crimes
2 Shopping Area 463 crimes
3 Supermarket 397 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment

Air Quality NO₂ 8.4 · PM2.5 6.5 · PM10 10.7 µg/m³

Green Space 74

Parks Ample 66

Sports Pitches Ample 54

Allotments Ample 35

Golf Courses Ample 4

Tennis Courts Ample 8

Bowling Greens Ample 4

Playgrounds Ample 146

Services

Schools

Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 50 in area

5Outstanding35Good2Requires Improvement2Inadequate6Ungraded

Dove House AcademySpecial · inspected 2025
Outstanding
Marnel Community Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
Outstanding
Marnel Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
Outstanding
Rucstall Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
Outstanding
St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
Outstanding
Bishop Challoner Catholic Secondary SchoolSecondary · inspected 2023
Good
Brighton Hill Community SchoolSecondary · inspected 2022
Good
Castle Hill Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
Good
Castle Hill Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
Good
CranbourneSecondary · inspected 2026
Good

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Healthcare

A&E departmentsBasingstoke and North Hampshire Hospitalin area

Royal Berkshire Hospital10.8 mi

Frimley Park Hospital12.5 mi

Hospital waitsHampshire And Isle Of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust0.1 mi

Routine referral (median)9 wks

Treated within 18 weeks70%

A&E seen within 4 hrs99.3%

4 GP surgeries in area best 'Good'

GP capacity2,034 patients per GP

18dentists15pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband

Full fibre (FTTP)69%

available across Basingstoke and Deane

Gigabit-capable · incl. cable

89.4%

Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)

89.4%

Superfast (30+ Mbps)

99.6%

Ofcom Connected Nations · 2,112 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health

Employment rate65.6%

Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+

Economic activity (16+)

Employed65.6%Unemployed3.1%Retired18.4%Student3.1%Other inactive9.8%

Occupation mix

Professional & managerial42.2%Skilled & technical31.6%Routine & elementary26.2%

Highest qualification (16+)

No qualifications15%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.6%Level 3 (A levels)18%Level 4+ (degree & above)33.3%Apprenticeship5%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%

Home ownership61.5%

Among the least-deprived 36% of areas in England

Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD

Bills

Council tax Basingstoke and Deane · 2026-27

A £1,503

B £1,754

C £2,004

D £2,255

E £2,756

F £3,257

G £3,758

H £4,510

Energy Southern England region

Typical bill regional £1,641/yr

Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026

Typical home efficiency local EPC band C

Water Thames Water

Average bill regional £489/yr

Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Basingstoke 0.5 mi

Bramley 4.8 mi

Hook 6.1 mi

J6 M3 1.4 mi

J6 M3 1.8 mi

J7 M3 3.8 mi

Lifestyle

Pubs & Bars Ample 37

Restaurants & Cafes Ample 79

Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 61

Retail Shopping Ample 283

Takeaways Ample 52

Fitness Ample 23

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type	Median price	Sales
All dwellings	£335,000	805
Detached	£530,000	161
Semi-detached	£390,000	183
Terraced	£310,000	306
Flat / Maisonette	£187,500	155

5-year monthly trend

All Detached Semi Terraced Flat

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Frequently asked questions

Is Basingstoke a nice place to live?

Basingstoke is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Basingstoke is 62/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Basingstoke?

Basingstoke has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 49/100. There were 9,589 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Basingstoke?

Among the top-rated schools in Basingstoke are Dove House Academy, Marnel Community Infant School and Marnel Junior School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 50 rated schools in Basingstoke in total.

What are house prices like in Basingstoke?

The current median house price in Basingstoke is £335,000, around 18% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £530,000, semi-detached £390,000, terraced £310,000, flat £187,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 10%. There were 805 sales recorded in the past 12 months.