Basingstoke vs Odiham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Basingstoke offers lower property prices by roughly 29%. For families, Odiham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Basingstoke
£404,926
Odiham
£568,272
Crime Rate
Basingstoke
N/A
Odiham
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Basingstoke
94.3%
Odiham
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Basingstoke
416.2
Odiham
261.8
EPC Rating
Basingstoke
72.4
Odiham
72.4
Median Income
Basingstoke
£38,107
Odiham
£38,247
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastBuyers will find Basingstoke more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £404,926 versus £568,272 in Odiham. The most affordable entry point in Basingstoke is a flat at £186,479, while in Odiham it is a flat at £267,812.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 32% pricier in Odiham (£802,467 vs £548,660).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Basingstoke prices grew faster — 27% vs -4%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime rate data is not available for both Basingstoke and Odiham at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South EastSchool quality favours Odiham: 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.
Odiham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Basingstoke | Odiham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 40 | 3 |
| Primary | 33 | 2 |
| Secondary | 7 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 94.3% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Basingstoke enjoy 416.2 Mbps on average, while Odiham lags behind at 261.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.4% of premises in Basingstoke and 91% in Odiham. Gigabit availability stands at 80.3% in Basingstoke and 44.4% in Odiham.
Basingstoke is the faster of the two by 59% on average download speed (416 vs 262 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Basingstoke is band C (score 72.4), ahead of Odiham's band C (score 72.4). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,191 in Basingstoke and £1,224 in Odiham. 71.6% of homes in Basingstoke have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 70.8% in Odiham.
Basingstoke has more energy-efficient housing — 71.6% reach band C or above, vs 70.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Basingstoke has a population of 116,888 while Odiham has 5,091. Median household income is £38,247 in Odiham and £38,107 in Basingstoke. The median age is 42.2 in Basingstoke and 44.4 in Odiham. Employment rates stand at 64.7% in Basingstoke and 62.3% in Odiham.
| Indicator | Basingstoke | Odiham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 116,888 | 5,091 |
| Median Age | 42.2 | 44.4 |
| Median Household Income | £38,107 | £38,247 |
| Employment Rate | 64.7% | 62.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 64.8% | 71.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 35.2% | 38.4% |
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