Town Pop. 3,521

Living in Old Basing: Liveability Score 56/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Old Basing is 56/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, transport stands out most: 50/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. That makes it the 2nd highest-scoring of the 3 places in the RG24 postcode district.

On transport specifically, Old Basing sits 18 points below the RG24 district figure of 68/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (92) and economic health (84). That puts Old Basing in the top quarter of the UK towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: RG24 postcode district.

56
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Old Basing scores 56 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
53.7 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 80 crimes
↓ 32% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 31 crimes
↓ 42% below national average
Public order 26 crimes
↑ 14% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 13 crimes
↓ 46% below national average
Other theft 12 crimes
↓ 45% below national average
other 27 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 The Hollies 27 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 12 crimes
  3. 3 Dickens Lane 10 crimes

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

Environment
71
Air Quality NO₂ 7.7 · PM2.5 6.4 · PM10 10.8 µg/m³
73
Green Space 66
Parks Ample 5
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 4
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 5

Services

Schools
37
3 schools in area · 21 within 4km
1Outstanding2Good
  • St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Outstanding
  • Great Binfields Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Old Basing Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

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

Healthcare
27
A&E departmentsBasingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital2.5 mi
Royal Berkshire Hospital12.2 mi
Frimley Park Hospital12.9 mi
Hospital waitsFrimley Health NHS Foundation Trust0.7 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs78.5%
Nearest GP surgeryChineham Medical Practice1.5 mi
GP capacity2,004 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

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
50
Full fibre (FTTP)69%
available across Basingstoke and Deane
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
81.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
81.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 97 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
84
Employment rate56%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56%Unemployed1.9%Retired32.4%Student2.6%Other inactive7.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial50.6%Skilled & technical32.2%Routine & elementary17.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.6%Level 3 (A levels)16.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)38.4%Apprenticeship5.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership79.6%
Among the least-deprived 18% 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
50
Basingstoke 2.1 mi
Hook 3.5 mi
Bramley 4.4 mi
J6 M3 1 mi
J6 M3 1.6 mi
J5 M3 3.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
32
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 5
Takeaways None
Fitness Ample 7

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £504,000 29
Detached £598,500 17
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Flat
£142k £310k £484k £652k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Up Nately 47 2.0 mi away ⇄
Nately Scures 0 2.3 mi away ⇄
Newnham (Basingstoke and Deane) 51 2.4 mi away ⇄
Basingstoke 62 2.6 mi away ⇄
Upton Grey 43 3.1 mi away ⇄
Greywell 29 3.1 mi away ⇄
Cliddesden 36 3.2 mi away ⇄
Sherfield on Loddon 43 3.2 mi away ⇄
Sherborne St John 47 3.5 mi away ⇄
Hook (Hart) 53 3.7 mi away ⇄
Rotherwick 45 3.7 mi away ⇄
Bramley 48 4.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Old Basing a nice place to live?

Old Basing is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Old Basing is 56/100, 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 Old Basing?

Old Basing is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 189 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Old Basing?

Among the top-rated schools in Old Basing are St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School, Great Binfields Primary School and Old Basing Infant School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Old Basing in total.

What are house prices like in Old Basing?

The current median house price in Old Basing is £504,000, around 77% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £598,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 25%. There were 29 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Old Basing in context

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Postcode districts in Old Basing

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