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Andover vs Oakley (Basingstoke and Deane)

Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.5 miles apart.

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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

Property 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 rate data is not available for both Andover and Oakley (basingstoke And Deane) at this time.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Families 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.

MetricAndoverOakley (Basingstoke and Deane)
Total Schools172
Primary142
Secondary30
% Top two bands75%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).

IndicatorAndoverOakley (Basingstoke and Deane)
Population48,4845,264
Median Age45.242.2
Median Household Income£32,384£38,107
Employment Rate61.7%64.7%
Owner Occupied68.9%64.8%
Degree-Level Qualified35.7%35.2%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Andover and Oakley (basingstoke And Deane)?
Andover and Oakley (basingstoke And Deane) are approximately 13.5 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Andover or Oakley (basingstoke And Deane)?
Andover is cheaper, with an average house price of £375,110.
Is Andover or Oakley (basingstoke And Deane) safer?
Crime rate data is not available for both towns at this time.
Which has better schools, Andover or Oakley (basingstoke And Deane)?
Oakley (basingstoke And Deane) has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Andover or Oakley (basingstoke And Deane)?
Oakley (basingstoke And Deane) has faster average broadband at 432.1 Mbps.

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