Town Pop. 4,602

Living in Oakley (Basingstoke and Deane): Liveability Score 50/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Oakley (Basingstoke and Deane) is 50/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is transport: 40/100 against a national town median of 21/100. Healthcare falls furthest short: 3/100 where the typical UK town reaches 18/100.

On transport specifically, Oakley (Basingstoke and Deane) sits 14 points below the RG23 district figure of 54/100. Safety (92) sits at 80/100 or above. That puts Oakley (Basingstoke and Deane) in the middle half of the UK towns and villages we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the RG23 postcode district.

50
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Oakley (Basingstoke and Deane) scores 50 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
49.8 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 121 crimes
↓ 21% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 24 crimes
↓ 66% below national average
Public order 19 crimes
↓ 37% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 15 crimes
↓ 51% below national average
Shoplifting 11 crimes
↓ 69% below national average
other 39 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Church Acre 34 crimes
  2. 2 Glamis Close 16 crimes
  3. 3 The Vale 15 crimes

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

Environment
63
Air Quality NO₂ 5.8 · PM2.5 6.1 · PM10 10.4 µg/m³
75
Green Space 34
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches Ample 5
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 5
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Ample 8

Services

Schools
36
2 schools in area · 15 within 4km
2Good
  • Oakley Church of England Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Oakley Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsBasingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital2.6 mi
Royal Hampshire County Hospital13.8 mi
Royal Berkshire Hospital15.7 mi
Hospital waitsHampshire And Isle Of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust1.7 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks70%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.3%
Nearest GP surgeryCamrose, Gillies and Hackwood Partnership2.5 mi
GP capacity2,157 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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
65
Full fibre (FTTP)69%
available across Basingstoke and Deane
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
85.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
85.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 126 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
77
Employment rate54.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.2%Unemployed1.7%Retired35%Student2.6%Other inactive6.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial49.4%Skilled & technical32.4%Routine & elementary18.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.3%Level 3 (A levels)17.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)36.7%Apprenticeship5.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership81.9%
Among the least-deprived 17% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
62
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 D
Water Thames Water
Average bill regional £489/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
40
Overton 3.7 mi
Basingstoke 4 mi
Micheldever 5.9 mi
J7 M3 2.2 mi
J7 M3 2.3 mi
J8 M3 2.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
30
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Adequate 6
Takeaways None
Fitness Ample 22

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £467,500 40
Detached £566,000 22
Semi-detached £392,500 14
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£388k £464k £544k £621k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

North Waltham 27 2.6 mi away ⇄
Dummer 27 2.8 mi away ⇄
Cliddesden 36 3.4 mi away ⇄
Basingstoke 62 3.5 mi away ⇄
Overton (Basingstoke and Deane) 51 3.8 mi away ⇄
Hannington 38 3.9 mi away ⇄
Sherborne St John 47 4.3 mi away ⇄
Monk Sherborne 50 4.3 mi away ⇄
Charter Alley and Ramsdell 43 4.6 mi away ⇄
Preston Candover 36 5.6 mi away ⇄
Old Basing 56 6.0 mi away ⇄
Kingsclere 40 6.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Oakley (Basingstoke and Deane) a nice place to live?

Oakley (Basingstoke and Deane) is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Oakley (Basingstoke and Deane) is 50/100, 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 Oakley (Basingstoke and Deane)?

Oakley (Basingstoke and Deane) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 229 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Oakley (Basingstoke and Deane)?

Among the top-rated schools in Oakley (Basingstoke and Deane) are Oakley Church of England Junior School and Oakley Infant School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Oakley (Basingstoke and Deane) in total.

What are house prices like in Oakley (Basingstoke and Deane)?

The current median house price in Oakley (Basingstoke and Deane) is £467,500, around 64% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £566,000, semi-detached £392,500. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 7%. There were 40 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Oakley (Basingstoke and Deane)

RG23 52 ⇄

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