Town comparison
Basingstoke vs Elvetham Heath
Which is better to live in? 10.6 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Basingstoke is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 32% lower. For families, Elvetham Heath edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Basingstoke
£404,926
Elvetham Heath
£591,500
Crime Rate
Basingstoke
N/A
Elvetham Heath
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Basingstoke
94.3%
Elvetham Heath
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Basingstoke
416.2
Elvetham Heath
416.7
EPC Rating
Basingstoke
72.4
Elvetham Heath
72.3
Median Income
Basingstoke
£38,107
Elvetham Heath
£41,472
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £404,926, Basingstoke undercuts Elvetham Heath (£591,500) by around 32% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Basingstoke is a flat at £186,479, while in Elvetham Heath it is a terraced at £390,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 36% pricier in Elvetham Heath (£851,250 vs £548,660).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Elvetham Heath prices grew faster — 53% vs 27%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime rate data is not available for both Basingstoke and Elvetham Heath 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 Elvetham Heath, which has 1 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.
Elvetham Heath School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Basingstoke | Elvetham Heath |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 40 | 1 |
| Primary | 33 | 1 |
| Secondary | 7 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 94.3% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Elvetham Heath averages 416.7 Mbps – ahead of Basingstoke's 416.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.4% of premises in Basingstoke and 97.8% in Elvetham Heath. Gigabit availability stands at 80.3% in Basingstoke and 80.5% in Elvetham Heath.
Elvetham Heath is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (417 vs 416 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Basingstoke, scoring 72.4 on average (band C) compared to 72.3 (band C) in Elvetham Heath. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,191 in Basingstoke and £1,212 in Elvetham Heath. 71.6% of homes in Basingstoke have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 72.1% in Elvetham Heath.
Elvetham Heath has more energy-efficient housing — 72.1% reach band C or above, vs 71.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £41,472 in Elvetham Heath and £38,107 in Basingstoke. The median age is 42.2 in Basingstoke and 44.1 in Elvetham Heath. Employment rates stand at 64.7% in Basingstoke and 62.8% in Elvetham Heath. Owner-occupancy is 64.8% in Basingstoke versus 75.7% in Elvetham Heath. Basingstoke has a population of 116,888 and Elvetham Heath has 4,916.
| Indicator | Basingstoke | Elvetham Heath |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 116,888 | 4,916 |
| Median Age | 42.2 | 44.1 |
| Median Household Income | £38,107 | £41,472 |
| Employment Rate | 64.7% | 62.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 64.8% | 75.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 35.2% | 41.4% |
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