Town comparison
Basingstoke vs Fleet
Which is better to live in? 11.2 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Property in Basingstoke is about 20% cheaper on average. For families, Fleet edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Basingstoke
£404,926
Fleet
£505,680
Crime Rate
Basingstoke
N/A
Fleet
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Basingstoke
94.3%
Fleet
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Basingstoke
416.2
Fleet
416.7
EPC Rating
Basingstoke
72.4
Fleet
72.3
Median Income
Basingstoke
£38,107
Fleet
£41,472
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastBuyers will find Basingstoke more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £404,926 versus £505,680 in Fleet. The most affordable entry point in Basingstoke is a flat at £186,479, while in Fleet it is a flat at £225,381.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 23% pricier in Fleet (£715,743 vs £548,660).
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 Fleet at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South EastSchool quality favours Fleet: 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.
Fleet School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 11 schools (9 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Basingstoke | Fleet |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 40 | 11 |
| Primary | 33 | 9 |
| Secondary | 7 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 94.3% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Fleet enjoy 416.7 Mbps on average, while Basingstoke lags behind at 416.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.4% of premises in Basingstoke and 97.8% in Fleet. Gigabit availability stands at 80.3% in Basingstoke and 80.5% in Fleet.
Fleet is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (417 vs 416 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Basingstoke is band C (score 72.4), ahead of Fleet's band C (score 72.3). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,191 in Basingstoke and £1,212 in Fleet. 71.6% of homes in Basingstoke have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 72.1% in Fleet.
Fleet has more energy-efficient housing — 72.1% reach band C or above, vs 71.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Basingstoke has a population of 116,888 while Fleet has 37,800. Median household income is £41,472 in Fleet and £38,107 in Basingstoke. The median age is 42.2 in Basingstoke and 44.1 in Fleet. Employment rates stand at 64.7% in Basingstoke and 62.8% in Fleet.
| Indicator | Basingstoke | Fleet |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 116,888 | 37,800 |
| 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% |
Location
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