Town comparison
Basingstoke vs Farnham
Which is better to live in? 13.5 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Basingstoke wins on house prices with a 39% gap. For families, Farnham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Basingstoke
£404,926
Farnham
£664,871
Crime Rate
Basingstoke
N/A
Farnham
37.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Basingstoke
94.3%
Farnham
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Basingstoke
416.2
Farnham
373.5
EPC Rating
Basingstoke
72.4
Farnham
68.5
Median Income
Basingstoke
£38,107
Farnham
£43,842
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty in Farnham commands an average of £664,871, compared with £404,926 in Basingstoke – a difference of 39%. The most affordable entry point in Basingstoke is a flat at £186,479, while in Farnham it is a flat at £361,405.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 48% pricier in Farnham (£361,405 vs £186,479).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Basingstoke prices grew faster — 27% vs 22%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime rate data is not available for both Basingstoke and Farnham at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South EastFamilies may prefer Farnham, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 94.3% in Basingstoke. There are 40 schools in Basingstoke and 5 in Farnham.
Basingstoke School Inspection Breakdown
94.3% of 40 schools (33 primary, 7 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Farnham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (5 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Basingstoke | Farnham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 40 | 5 |
| Primary | 33 | 5 |
| Secondary | 7 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 94.3% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 416.2 Mbps in Basingstoke and 373.5 Mbps in Farnham. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.4% of premises in Basingstoke and 99% in Farnham. Gigabit availability stands at 80.3% in Basingstoke and 64.2% in Farnham.
Basingstoke is the faster of the two by 11% on average download speed (416 vs 374 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Basingstoke leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 72.4 (C), while Farnham averages 68.5 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,191 in Basingstoke and £1,466 in Farnham. 71.6% of homes in Basingstoke have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 53% in Farnham.
Basingstoke has more energy-efficient housing — 71.6% reach band C or above, vs 53% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £43,842 in Farnham and £38,107 in Basingstoke. The median age is 42.2 in Basingstoke and 46 in Farnham. Owner-occupancy is 64.8% in Basingstoke versus 71.8% in Farnham. Employment rates stand at 64.7% in Basingstoke and 58.6% in Farnham.
| Indicator | Basingstoke | Farnham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 116,888 | 20,499 |
| Median Age | 42.2 | 46 |
| Median Household Income | £38,107 | £43,842 |
| Employment Rate | 64.7% | 58.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 64.8% | 71.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 35.2% | 46.6% |
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