Basingstoke vs Burghfield Common
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Basingstoke is about 25% cheaper on average. For families, Burghfield Common edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Basingstoke
£404,926
Burghfield Common
£541,242
Crime Rate
Basingstoke
N/A
Burghfield Common
56.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Basingstoke
94.3%
Burghfield Common
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Basingstoke
416.2
Burghfield Common
398.9
EPC Rating
Basingstoke
72.4
Burghfield Common
71.5
Median Income
Basingstoke
£38,107
Burghfield Common
£37,851
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastBuyers will find Basingstoke more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £404,926 versus £541,242 in Burghfield Common. The most affordable entry point in Basingstoke is a flat at £186,479, while in Burghfield Common it is a flat at £171,720.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 13% pricier in Burghfield Common (£627,046 vs £548,660).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Burghfield Common prices grew faster — 31% vs 27%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime rate data is not available for both Basingstoke and Burghfield Common at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South EastSchool quality favours Burghfield Common: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 94.3% in Basingstoke.
Basingstoke School Inspection Breakdown
94.3% of 40 schools (33 primary, 7 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Burghfield Common School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Basingstoke | Burghfield Common |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 40 | 3 |
| Primary | 33 | 2 |
| Secondary | 7 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 94.3% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Basingstoke enjoy 416.2 Mbps on average, while Burghfield Common lags behind at 398.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.4% of premises in Basingstoke and 94.1% in Burghfield Common. Gigabit availability stands at 80.3% in Basingstoke and 75.2% in Burghfield Common.
Basingstoke is the faster of the two by 4% on average download speed (416 vs 399 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Basingstoke is band C (score 72.4), ahead of Burghfield Common's band C (score 71.5). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,191 in Basingstoke and £1,184 in Burghfield Common. 71.6% of homes in Basingstoke have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 67.5% in Burghfield Common.
Basingstoke has more energy-efficient housing — 71.6% reach band C or above, vs 67.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Basingstoke has a population of 116,888 while Burghfield Common has 6,216. Median household income is £38,107 in Basingstoke and £37,850.6 in Burghfield Common. The median age is 42.2 in Basingstoke and 42.1 in Burghfield Common. Employment rates stand at 64.7% in Basingstoke and 63.4% in Burghfield Common.
| Indicator | Basingstoke | Burghfield Common |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 116,888 | 6,216 |
| Median Age | 42.2 | 42.1 |
| Median Household Income | £38,107 | £37,850.6 |
| Employment Rate | 64.7% | 63.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 64.8% | 66.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 35.2% | 40% |
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