Basingstoke vs Four Marks
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.1 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Basingstoke wins on house prices with a 41% gap. For families, Four Marks edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Basingstoke
£404,926
Four Marks
£686,979
Crime Rate
Basingstoke
N/A
Four Marks
43.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Basingstoke
94.3%
Four Marks
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Basingstoke
416.2
Four Marks
326.7
EPC Rating
Basingstoke
72.4
Four Marks
72.5
Median Income
Basingstoke
£38,107
Four Marks
£37,949
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £404,926, Basingstoke undercuts Four Marks (£686,979) by around 41% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Basingstoke is a flat at £186,479, while in Four Marks it is a flat at £181,250.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 16% pricier in Four Marks (£654,295 vs £548,660).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Four Marks prices grew faster — 50% vs 27%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime rate data is not available for both Basingstoke and Four Marks 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 Four Marks, 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.
Four Marks School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Basingstoke | Four Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 40 | 1 |
| Primary | 33 | 1 |
| Secondary | 7 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 94.3% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Basingstoke averages 416.2 Mbps – ahead of Four Marks's 326.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.4% of premises in Basingstoke and 90.3% in Four Marks. Gigabit availability stands at 80.3% in Basingstoke and 58.4% in Four Marks.
Basingstoke is the faster of the two by 27% on average download speed (416 vs 327 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Four Marks leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 72.5 (C), while Basingstoke averages 72.4 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,191 in Basingstoke and £1,218 in Four Marks. 71.6% of homes in Basingstoke have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 70.4% in Four Marks.
Basingstoke has more energy-efficient housing — 71.6% reach band C or above, vs 70.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £38,107 in Basingstoke and £37,948.8 in Four Marks. The median age is 42.2 in Basingstoke and 44.5 in Four Marks. Owner-occupancy is 64.8% in Basingstoke versus 69.8% in Four Marks. Employment rates stand at 64.7% in Basingstoke and 61.2% in Four Marks.
| Indicator | Basingstoke | Four Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 116,888 | 5,613 |
| Median Age | 42.2 | 44.5 |
| Median Household Income | £38,107 | £37,948.8 |
| Employment Rate | 64.7% | 61.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 64.8% | 69.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 35.2% | 40% |
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