Basingstoke vs Crowthorne
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Basingstoke is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 42% lower. For families, Crowthorne edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Basingstoke
£404,926
Crowthorne
£700,575
Crime Rate
Basingstoke
N/A
Crowthorne
52.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Basingstoke
94.3%
Crowthorne
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Basingstoke
416.2
Crowthorne
451
EPC Rating
Basingstoke
72.4
Crowthorne
72.1
Median Income
Basingstoke
£38,107
Crowthorne
£38,139
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £404,926, Basingstoke undercuts Crowthorne (£700,575) by around 42% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Basingstoke is a flat at £186,479, while in Crowthorne it is a flat at £263,550.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 36% pricier in Crowthorne (£851,643 vs £548,660).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Crowthorne prices grew faster — 37% vs 27%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime rate data is not available for both Basingstoke and Crowthorne at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South EastOf the 40 schools in Basingstoke, 94.3% are in the top two inspection bands. In Crowthorne, which has 6 schools, the figure is 100%.
Basingstoke School Inspection Breakdown
94.3% of 40 schools (33 primary, 7 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Crowthorne School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Basingstoke | Crowthorne |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 40 | 6 |
| Primary | 33 | 5 |
| Secondary | 7 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 94.3% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Crowthorne averages 451.0 Mbps – ahead of Basingstoke's 416.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.4% of premises in Basingstoke and 97.5% in Crowthorne. Gigabit availability stands at 80.3% in Basingstoke and 88.5% in Crowthorne.
Crowthorne is the faster of the two by 8% on average download speed (451 vs 416 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Basingstoke leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 72.4 (C), while Crowthorne averages 72.1 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,191 in Basingstoke and £1,135 in Crowthorne. 71.6% of homes in Basingstoke have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 70.8% in Crowthorne.
Basingstoke has more energy-efficient housing — 71.6% reach band C or above, vs 70.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £38,138.5 in Crowthorne and £38,107 in Basingstoke. The median age is 42.2 in Basingstoke and 41.5 in Crowthorne. Owner-occupancy is 64.8% in Basingstoke versus 71.4% in Crowthorne. Employment rates stand at 64.7% in Basingstoke and 65% in Crowthorne.
| Indicator | Basingstoke | Crowthorne |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 116,888 | 15,196 |
| Median Age | 42.2 | 41.5 |
| Median Household Income | £38,107 | £38,138.5 |
| Employment Rate | 64.7% | 65% |
| Owner Occupied | 64.8% | 71.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 35.2% | 40.9% |
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