Basingstoke vs Farnborough
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.6 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Farnborough wins on house prices with a 9% gap. For families, Basingstoke edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Basingstoke
£404,926
Farnborough
£370,798
Crime Rate
Basingstoke
N/A
Farnborough
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Basingstoke
94.3%
Farnborough
86.7%
Avg Download Speed
Basingstoke
416.2
Farnborough
465
EPC Rating
Basingstoke
72.4
Farnborough
71.3
Median Income
Basingstoke
£38,107
Farnborough
£37,639
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty in Basingstoke commands an average of £404,926, compared with £370,798 in Farnborough – a difference of 9%. The most affordable entry point in Basingstoke is a flat at £186,479, while in Farnborough it is a flat at £206,317.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 10% pricier in Farnborough (£206,317 vs £186,479).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Basingstoke prices grew faster — 27% vs -8%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime rate data is not available for both Basingstoke and Farnborough at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South EastFamilies may prefer Basingstoke, where 94.3% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 86.7% in Farnborough. There are 40 schools in Basingstoke and 24 in Farnborough.
Basingstoke School Inspection Breakdown
94.3% of 40 schools (33 primary, 7 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Farnborough School Inspection Breakdown
86.7% of 24 schools (21 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Basingstoke | Farnborough |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 40 | 24 |
| Primary | 33 | 21 |
| Secondary | 7 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 94.3% | 86.7% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 465.0 Mbps in Farnborough and 416.2 Mbps in Basingstoke. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.4% of premises in Basingstoke and 98.3% in Farnborough. Gigabit availability stands at 80.3% in Basingstoke and 91.9% in Farnborough.
Farnborough is the faster of the two by 12% on average download speed (465 vs 416 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Basingstoke, scoring 72.4 on average (band C) compared to 71.3 (band C) in Farnborough. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,191 in Basingstoke and £1,152 in Farnborough. 71.6% of homes in Basingstoke have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68.6% in Farnborough.
Basingstoke has more energy-efficient housing — 71.6% reach band C or above, vs 68.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £38,107 in Basingstoke and £37,638.7 in Farnborough. The median age is 42.2 in Basingstoke and 42.3 in Farnborough. Employment rates stand at 64.7% in Basingstoke and 62.3% in Farnborough. Owner-occupancy is 64.8% in Basingstoke versus 67.5% in Farnborough. Basingstoke has a population of 116,888 and Farnborough has 60,665.
| Indicator | Basingstoke | Farnborough |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 116,888 | 60,665 |
| Median Age | 42.2 | 42.3 |
| Median Household Income | £38,107 | £37,638.7 |
| Employment Rate | 64.7% | 62.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 64.8% | 67.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 35.2% | 38.4% |
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