Basingstoke vs Kings Worthy
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Basingstoke is about 16% cheaper on average. For families, Kings Worthy edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Basingstoke
£404,926
Kings Worthy
£484,754
Crime Rate
Basingstoke
N/A
Kings Worthy
55.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Basingstoke
94.3%
Kings Worthy
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Basingstoke
416.2
Kings Worthy
322.6
EPC Rating
Basingstoke
72.4
Kings Worthy
72.6
Median Income
Basingstoke
£38,107
Kings Worthy
£37,054
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastBuyers will find Basingstoke more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £404,926 versus £484,754 in Kings Worthy. The most affordable entry point in Basingstoke is a flat at £186,479, while in Kings Worthy it is a flat at £200,214.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 19% pricier in Kings Worthy (£678,306 vs £548,660).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Basingstoke prices grew faster — 27% vs 14%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime rate data is not available for both Basingstoke and Kings Worthy at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South EastSchool quality favours Kings Worthy: 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.
Kings Worthy School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Basingstoke | Kings Worthy |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 40 | 1 |
| Primary | 33 | 1 |
| Secondary | 7 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 94.3% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Basingstoke enjoy 416.2 Mbps on average, while Kings Worthy lags behind at 322.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.4% of premises in Basingstoke and 95.9% in Kings Worthy. Gigabit availability stands at 80.3% in Basingstoke and 58.1% in Kings Worthy.
Basingstoke is the faster of the two by 29% on average download speed (416 vs 323 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Kings Worthy is band C (score 72.6), ahead of Basingstoke's band C (score 72.4). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,191 in Basingstoke and £1,201 in Kings Worthy. 71.6% of homes in Basingstoke have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 69.2% in Kings Worthy.
Basingstoke has more energy-efficient housing — 71.6% reach band C or above, vs 69.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Basingstoke has a population of 116,888 while Kings Worthy has 4,631. Median household income is £38,107 in Basingstoke and £37,054 in Kings Worthy. The median age is 42.2 in Basingstoke and 44.7 in Kings Worthy. Employment rates stand at 64.7% in Basingstoke and 57.8% in Kings Worthy.
| Indicator | Basingstoke | Kings Worthy |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 116,888 | 4,631 |
| Median Age | 42.2 | 44.7 |
| Median Household Income | £38,107 | £37,054 |
| Employment Rate | 64.7% | 57.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 64.8% | 65.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 35.2% | 44.9% |
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