Basingstoke vs New Alresford
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Basingstoke is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 45% lower. For families, New Alresford edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Basingstoke
£404,926
New Alresford
£736,409
Crime Rate
Basingstoke
N/A
New Alresford
55.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Basingstoke
94.3%
New Alresford
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Basingstoke
416.2
New Alresford
203.7
EPC Rating
Basingstoke
72.4
New Alresford
72.5
Median Income
Basingstoke
£38,107
New Alresford
£36,774
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty in New Alresford commands an average of £736,409, compared with £404,926 in Basingstoke – a difference of 45%. The most affordable entry point in Basingstoke is a flat at £186,479, while in New Alresford it is a flat at £229,071.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 46% pricier in New Alresford (£1,017,208 vs £548,660).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, New Alresford prices grew faster — 37% vs 27%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime rate data is not available for both Basingstoke and New Alresford at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South EastFamilies may prefer New Alresford, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 94.3% in Basingstoke. There are 40 schools in Basingstoke and 3 in New Alresford.
Basingstoke School Inspection Breakdown
94.3% of 40 schools (33 primary, 7 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
New Alresford School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Basingstoke | New Alresford |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 40 | 3 |
| Primary | 33 | 2 |
| Secondary | 7 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 94.3% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 416.2 Mbps in Basingstoke and 203.7 Mbps in New Alresford. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.4% of premises in Basingstoke and 63.4% in New Alresford. Gigabit availability stands at 80.3% in Basingstoke and 35.3% in New Alresford.
Basingstoke is the faster of the two by 104% on average download speed (416 vs 204 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours New Alresford, scoring 72.5 on average (band C) compared to 72.4 (band C) in Basingstoke. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,191 in Basingstoke and £1,221 in New Alresford. 71.6% of homes in Basingstoke have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 69.9% in New Alresford.
Basingstoke has more energy-efficient housing — 71.6% reach band C or above, vs 69.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £38,107 in Basingstoke and £36,774.3 in New Alresford. The median age is 42.2 in Basingstoke and 44.6 in New Alresford. Employment rates stand at 64.7% in Basingstoke and 60.7% in New Alresford. Owner-occupancy is 64.8% in Basingstoke versus 67.8% in New Alresford. Basingstoke has a population of 116,888 and New Alresford has 5,340.
| Indicator | Basingstoke | New Alresford |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 116,888 | 5,340 |
| Median Age | 42.2 | 44.6 |
| Median Household Income | £38,107 | £36,774.3 |
| Employment Rate | 64.7% | 60.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 64.8% | 67.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 35.2% | 39.6% |
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