Town Pop. 3,928

Living in Overton (Basingstoke and Deane): Liveability Score 51/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Overton (Basingstoke and Deane) is 51/100, built from 8 categories. Healthcare is where Overton (Basingstoke and Deane) most outperforms the national norm: 40/100 against a median of 18/100 across UK towns. Broadband falls furthest short: 10/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

Overton (Basingstoke and Deane) places 2nd of 8 in the RG25 postcode district. Against the wider RG25 district average of 37/100, that is 14 points above. On healthcare specifically, Overton (Basingstoke and Deane) sits 25 points above the RG25 district figure of 15/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: RG25 postcode district.

51
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Overton (Basingstoke and Deane) scores 51 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
55.2 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 113 crimes
↓ 14% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 29 crimes
↓ 51% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 25 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other theft 12 crimes
↓ 50% below national average
Public order 10 crimes
↓ 62% below national average
other 28 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 17 crimes
  2. 2 Supermarket 17 crimes
  3. 3 The Green 14 crimes

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

Environment
67
Air Quality NO₂ 6.2 · PM2.5 5.9 · PM10 10.2 µg/m³
76
Green Space 47
Parks Ample 7
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Adequate 4
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 6

Services

Schools
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1 school in area
1Ungraded
  • Overton Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded

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

Healthcare
40
A&E departmentsBasingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital6.5 mi
Royal Hampshire County Hospital12.3 mi
Royal Berkshire Hospital18.5 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%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,781 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)69%
available across Basingstoke and Deane
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
10.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
10.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 105 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
79
Employment rate59.1%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.1%Unemployed2%Retired28.8%Student2.7%Other inactive7.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial48.3%Skilled & technical30.3%Routine & elementary21.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.4%Level 3 (A levels)17.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)38.1%Apprenticeship5.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership67.8%
Among the least-deprived 21% 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 C
Water Thames Water
Average bill regional £489/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
23
Overton 0.6 mi
Whitchurch 3.3 mi
Micheldever 4.3 mi
J8 M3 4.6 mi
J7 M3 4.7 mi
J7 M3 5.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
30
Pubs & Bars Adequate 5
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 4
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways Some 3
Fitness Adequate 4

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £395,000 27
Terraced £345,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Terraced
£276k £419k £565k £708k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Whitchurch (Basingstoke and Deane) 50 3.3 mi away ⇄
North Waltham 27 3.6 mi away ⇄
Hannington 38 3.8 mi away ⇄
Oakley (Basingstoke and Deane) 50 3.8 mi away ⇄
Dummer 27 5.1 mi away ⇄
Kingsclere 40 5.6 mi away ⇄
St Mary Bourne 31 6.1 mi away ⇄
Micheldever 28 6.7 mi away ⇄
Charter Alley and Ramsdell 43 6.8 mi away ⇄
Sutton Scotney 37 7.0 mi away ⇄
Monk Sherborne 50 7.1 mi away ⇄
Barton Stacey 35 7.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

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

Overton (Basingstoke and Deane) is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Overton (Basingstoke and Deane) is 51/100, 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 Overton (Basingstoke and Deane)?

Overton (Basingstoke and Deane) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 217 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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

The current median house price in Overton (Basingstoke and Deane) is £395,000, around 39% above the England and Wales average. By property type: terraced £345,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 25%. There were 27 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Overton (Basingstoke and Deane) in context

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Postcode districts in Overton (Basingstoke and Deane)

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