Basingstoke
Basingstoke is the biggest place in Hampshire never to be made a city, and it wears that the way a tall middle child wears being forgotten at Christmas. London sent its overspill here in the 1960s, put a ring road round the middle and left visitors to find the way out, which several are still attempting. Thomas Burberry opened his first shop on the high street and then, like plenty of ambitions raised here, took the train to London. What's left is a town that gets on with it and has stopped waiting for anyone to be impressed.
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01Overview
Is Basingstoke a good place to live?
02Prices
What do houses cost in Basingstoke?
03Schools
What are the schools like in Basingstoke?
04Flood risk
Is Basingstoke at risk of flooding?
05Crime
Is Basingstoke a safe area?
06Transport
How well connected is Basingstoke?
07Planning
Can I extend a house in Basingstoke?
08The area around
What's the area around Basingstoke like?
09Who lives here
Who lives in Basingstoke?
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Data to May 2026 · Figures checked 27 September 2026 (what this means)