Town comparison
Andover vs Overton (Basingstoke and Deane)
Which is better to live in? 9.7 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Overton (basingstoke And Deane) wins on house prices with a 3% gap.
Avg House Price
Andover
£375,110
Overton (Basingstoke and Deane)
£364,723
Crime Rate
Andover
52.4
Overton (Basingstoke and Deane)
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Andover
75.0%
Overton (Basingstoke and Deane)
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Andover
397.5
Overton (Basingstoke and Deane)
189.2
EPC Rating
Andover
69.9
Overton (Basingstoke and Deane)
72.4
Median Income
Andover
£32,384
Overton (Basingstoke and Deane)
£38,247
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty in Andover commands an average of £375,110, compared with £364,723 in Overton (basingstoke And Deane) – a difference of 3%. The most affordable entry point in Andover is a flat at £166,573, while in Overton (basingstoke And Deane) it is a flat at £151,250.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 27% pricier in Andover (£349,127 vs £274,171).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Andover prices grew faster — 28% vs 26%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime rate data is not available for both Andover and Overton (basingstoke And Deane) at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South EastSchool quality data is not fully available for both Andover and Overton (basingstoke And Deane). Andover has 17 schools and Overton (basingstoke And Deane) has 1 schools.
Andover School Inspection Breakdown
75% of 17 schools (14 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Overton (Basingstoke and Deane) School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Andover | Overton (Basingstoke and Deane) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 17 | 1 |
| Primary | 14 | 1 |
| Secondary | 3 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 75% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 397.5 Mbps in Andover and 189.2 Mbps in Overton (basingstoke And Deane). Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.2% of premises in Andover and 83.3% in Overton (basingstoke And Deane). Gigabit availability stands at 75.6% in Andover and 28.7% in Overton (basingstoke And Deane).
Andover is the faster of the two by 110% on average download speed (398 vs 189 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Overton (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 £1,224 in Overton (basingstoke And Deane). 63.8% of homes in Andover have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 70.8% in Overton (basingstoke And Deane).
Overton (basingstoke And Deane) has more energy-efficient housing — 70.8% reach band C or above, vs 63.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £38,247 in Overton (basingstoke And Deane) and £32,384 in Andover. The median age is 45.2 in Andover and 44.4 in Overton (basingstoke And Deane). Owner-occupancy is 68.9% in Andover versus 71.2% in Overton (basingstoke And Deane). Employment rates stand at 61.7% in Andover and 62.3% in Overton (basingstoke And Deane).
| Indicator | Andover | Overton (Basingstoke and Deane) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 48,484 | 4,350 |
| Median Age | 45.2 | 44.4 |
| Median Household Income | £32,384 | £38,247 |
| Employment Rate | 61.7% | 62.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.9% | 71.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 35.7% | 38.4% |
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