House prices in Basingstoke and Deane
The median price paid for a home in Basingstoke and Deane was £367,750 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 2,242 sales. House prices in Basingstoke and Deane rose 2.1% in the year to September 2026, and are 11.4% higher than five years earlier. In the 12 months to September 2026, the median price in Basingstoke and Deane was about the same as the median for South East (£370,000). The average private rent in Basingstoke and Deane was £1,309 a month in August 2026, 1.6% up on a year earlier (ONS). Basingstoke and Deane had 6.5 crimes per 100 people recorded by the police in the 12 months to August 2026.
Where Basingstoke and Deane stands out
- Rents in Basingstoke and Deane had the 38th smallest rent rise of 316 local authorities in England and Wales in the year to August 2026 (+1.6%).
- Prices in Basingstoke and Deane had the 46th biggest price rise of 317 local authorities in England and Wales in the year to September 2026 (+2.1%).
House prices in Basingstoke and Deane
The median price paid in Basingstoke and Deane was £367,750 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 2,242 sales, or £4,218 per square metre of floor area.
By type of home
| Type | Median price | Sales | Per m² | 1 year | 5 years | South East |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £569,500 | 644 | £4,550 | +3.5% | +13.9% | £590,000 |
| Semi-detached | £400,000 | 511 | £4,529 | +2.6% | +17.6% | £400,000 |
| Terraced | £313,000 | 727 | £3,943 | +1.0% | +15.4% | £320,000 |
| Flats | £190,000 | 360 | £3,312 | 0.0% | +5.6% | £213,000 |
Compared with South East and England
Median price
Price per m² of floor area
| Area | Median price | 1 year | 5 years | Per m² | Per m², 1 year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basingstoke and Deane | £367,750 | +2.1% | +11.4% | £4,218 | +1.7% |
| South East | £370,000 | −1.3% | +4.2% | £4,310 | −1.2% |
| England | £285,000 | −1.4% | +5.6% | £3,333 | −0.6% |
By floor area, homes in Basingstoke and Deane sold for a median £4,218 per m² in the 12 months to September 2026, 2% lower than the figure for South East (£4,310).
Basingstoke and Deane has the 89th highest median price of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 29th lowest of 64 local authorities in South East.
Its +2.1% change over the year is the 46th biggest price rise of 317 in England and Wales, and the 5th biggest rise of 64 local authorities in South East.
Rents in Basingstoke and Deane
The average private rent in Basingstoke and Deane was £1,309 a month in August 2026, 1.6% up on a year earlier. Rents in Basingstoke and Deane are 30.2% higher than five years earlier (August 2026 against August 2021).
Basingstoke and Deane has the 96th highest average rent of 316 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 26th lowest of 64 local authorities in South East.
How many homes sell in Basingstoke and Deane
2,130 homes were sold in Basingstoke and Deane in the 12 months to September 2026, 1.10 for every 100 people living there. In the 12 months to June 2026, sales in Basingstoke and Deane were 3.5% up on the year before and 37.4% lower than five years earlier.
That is the 114th most sales per person of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 26th most of 64 local authorities in South East.
Home sales per 100 people: sales recorded by HM Land Registry, less those not at full market value, against ONS's population estimate.
Crime in Basingstoke and Deane
The police recorded 12,240 crimes in Basingstoke and Deane in the 12 months to August 2026, 6.5 for every 100 people living or working there. Recorded crime in Basingstoke and Deane fell 2.6% in the 12 months to August 2026 compared with the 12 months before, and is 7.3% lower than three years earlier.
| Kind of crime | Per 100 people |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 2.99 |
| Anti-social behaviour, damage, drugs and public order | 2.50 |
| Theft and vehicle crime | 0.67 |
| Burglary and robbery | 0.35 |
Basingstoke and Deane has the 97th lowest crime rate of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures, and the 32nd lowest of 64 local authorities in South East.
The figure for England leaves out Gloucestershire and Greater Manchester, whose police have not published every month.
Street crime from police.uk. People are those living there plus those coming in to work, so town and city centres aren't overstated.
Deprivation in Basingstoke and Deane
Basingstoke and Deane is the 60th least deprived of 296 local authorities in England on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (where 1 is the most deprived).
| Part of the index | Rank of 296 (1 = most deprived) |
|---|---|
| Overall | 237th |
| Income | 233rd |
| Employment | 253rd |
| Education and skills | 212th |
| Health | 206th |
| Crime | 186th |
| Barriers to housing and services | 102nd |
| Living environment | 286th |
Broadband and mobile in Basingstoke and Deane
80.5% of premises in Basingstoke and Deane can get gigabit broadband and 97.3% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more), by Ofcom's latest figures. 66.9% can get full fibre, and 0.8% get under 10 Mbit/s. Its gigabit coverage is the 64th lowest of 318 local authorities in England and Wales.
Premises able to get gigabit broadband
91.7% of premises in Basingstoke and Deane get good 4G indoors from all four mobile networks (England: 91.2%).
People moving in and out in Basingstoke and Deane
In the year ending June 2025, 9,732 people moved to Basingstoke and Deane from elsewhere in the UK and 9,356 moved away, a net gain of 376 (1.9 per 1,000 residents).
Most moved in from
- West Berkshire 712
- Hart 485
- Reading 443
Most moved out to
- West Berkshire 693
- Test Valley 534
- Wiltshire 347
Moves within the UK only (ONS internal migration); people arriving from or leaving for abroad aren't counted.
Questions about Basingstoke and Deane
How much does a house cost in Basingstoke and Deane?
The median price paid for a home in Basingstoke and Deane was £367,750 in the 12 months to September 2026. By type: detached £569,500; semi-detached £400,000; terraced £313,000; flats £190,000.
Are house prices in Basingstoke and Deane going up?
In the year to September 2026, the median price in Basingstoke and Deane rose 2.1%, and over five years it rose 11.4%. Across South East prices fell 1.3% over the same year.
How much is rent in Basingstoke and Deane?
The average private rent in Basingstoke and Deane was £1,309 a month in August 2026. 1 bed £930; 2 bed £1,210; 3 bed £1,466; 4+ bed £2,065.
Is Basingstoke and Deane a safe place to live?
Basingstoke and Deane had 6.5 crimes per 100 people in the 12 months to August 2026, the 97th lowest of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures. The figure for South East was 7.2. Crime varies a lot from street to street: look up a postcode on the map for its own figures.
Can you get full fibre broadband in Basingstoke and Deane?
66.9% of premises in Basingstoke and Deane can get full fibre and 80.5% can get gigabit broadband, by Ofcom's latest figures.
Nearby areas
- West Berkshire 21 km
- Hart 23 km
- Test Valley 25 km
- Winchester 25 km
- Reading 27 km
Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, ONS (private rents, population estimates, internal migration), police.uk, MHCLG English Indices of Deprivation 2025, Ofcom Connected Nations. Figures updated November 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right; Office for National Statistics and police.uk data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.