Town comparison
Basingstoke vs Bramley
Which is better to live in? 4.4 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Property in Basingstoke is about 0% cheaper on average.
Avg House Price
Basingstoke
£404,926
Bramley
£404,926
Crime Rate
Basingstoke
N/A
Bramley
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Basingstoke
94.3%
Bramley
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Basingstoke
416.2
Bramley
274.4
EPC Rating
Basingstoke
72.4
Bramley
71.1
Median Income
Basingstoke
£38,107
Bramley
£37,413
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Basingstoke is £404,926, which is 0% less than Bramley at £404,926. The most affordable entry point in Basingstoke is a flat at £186,479, while in Bramley it is a flat at £186,479.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 0% pricier in Basingstoke (£548,660 vs £548,660).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Basingstoke prices grew faster — 27% vs 27%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime rate data is not available for both Basingstoke and Bramley 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 Basingstoke and Bramley. Basingstoke has 40 schools and Bramley has 0 schools.
Basingstoke School Inspection Breakdown
94.3% of 40 schools (33 primary, 7 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Bramley School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Basingstoke | Bramley |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 40 | 0 |
| Primary | 33 | 0 |
| Secondary | 7 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 94.3% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Basingstoke offers faster average downloads at 416.2 Mbps, compared to 274.4 Mbps in Bramley. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.4% of premises in Basingstoke and 92% in Bramley. Gigabit availability stands at 80.3% in Basingstoke and 46.7% in Bramley.
Basingstoke is the faster of the two by 52% on average download speed (416 vs 274 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Basingstoke are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 72.4 (band C) versus 71.1 (band C) in Bramley. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,191 in Basingstoke and £1,254 in Bramley. 71.6% of homes in Basingstoke have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66.2% in Bramley.
Basingstoke has more energy-efficient housing — 71.6% reach band C or above, vs 66.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £38,107 in Basingstoke and £37,412.5 in Bramley. The median age is 42.2 in Basingstoke and 43 in Bramley. Employment rates stand at 64.7% in Basingstoke and 63.9% in Bramley. Owner-occupancy is 64.8% in Basingstoke versus 66.2% in Bramley.
| Indicator | Basingstoke | Bramley |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 116,888 | 4,730 |
| Median Age | 42.2 | 43 |
| Median Household Income | £38,107 | £37,412.5 |
| Employment Rate | 64.7% | 63.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 64.8% | 66.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 35.2% | 36.1% |
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