Andover vs Oakley (Basingstoke and Deane)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.5 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Andover wins on house prices with a 20% gap. For families, Oakley (basingstoke And Deane) edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Andover
£375,110
Oakley (Basingstoke and Deane)
£471,635
Crime Rate
Andover
52.4
Oakley (Basingstoke and Deane)
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Andover
75.0%
Oakley (Basingstoke and Deane)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Andover
397.5
Oakley (Basingstoke and Deane)
432.1
EPC Rating
Andover
69.9
Oakley (Basingstoke and Deane)
72.4
Median Income
Andover
£32,384
Oakley (Basingstoke and Deane)
£38,107
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty in Oakley (basingstoke And Deane) commands an average of £471,635, compared with £375,110 in Andover – a difference of 20%. The most affordable entry point in Andover is a flat at £166,573, while in Oakley (basingstoke And Deane) it is a flat at £168,750.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 14% pricier in Oakley (basingstoke And Deane) (£404,338 vs £349,127).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Oakley (basingstoke And Deane) prices grew faster — 30% vs 28%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime rate data is not available for both Andover and Oakley (basingstoke And Deane) at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South EastFamilies may prefer Oakley (basingstoke And Deane), where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 75% in Andover. There are 17 schools in Andover and 2 in Oakley (basingstoke And Deane).
Andover School Inspection Breakdown
75% of 17 schools (14 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Oakley (Basingstoke and Deane) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Andover | Oakley (Basingstoke and Deane) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 17 | 2 |
| Primary | 14 | 2 |
| Secondary | 3 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 75% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 432.1 Mbps in Oakley (basingstoke And Deane) and 397.5 Mbps in Andover. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.2% of premises in Andover and 97% in Oakley (basingstoke And Deane). Gigabit availability stands at 75.6% in Andover and 84.3% in Oakley (basingstoke And Deane).
Oakley (basingstoke And Deane) is the faster of the two by 9% on average download speed (432 vs 398 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Oakley (basingstoke And Deane) leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 72.4 (C), while Andover averages 69.9 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,270 in Andover and £1,191 in Oakley (basingstoke And Deane). 63.8% of homes in Andover have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 71.6% in Oakley (basingstoke And Deane).
Oakley (basingstoke And Deane) has more energy-efficient housing — 71.6% reach band C or above, vs 63.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £38,107 in Oakley (basingstoke And Deane) and £32,384 in Andover. The median age is 45.2 in Andover and 42.2 in Oakley (basingstoke And Deane). Owner-occupancy is 68.9% in Andover versus 64.8% in Oakley (basingstoke And Deane). Employment rates stand at 61.7% in Andover and 64.7% in Oakley (basingstoke And Deane).
| Indicator | Andover | Oakley (Basingstoke and Deane) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 48,484 | 5,264 |
| Median Age | 45.2 | 42.2 |
| Median Household Income | £32,384 | £38,107 |
| Employment Rate | 61.7% | 64.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.9% | 64.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 35.7% | 35.2% |
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