Town comparison
Basingstoke vs Winnersh
Which is better to live in? 14.7 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Property in Basingstoke is about 29% cheaper on average. For families, Winnersh edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Basingstoke
£404,926
Winnersh
£568,012
Crime Rate
Basingstoke
N/A
Winnersh
40.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Basingstoke
94.3%
Winnersh
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Basingstoke
416.2
Winnersh
405.5
EPC Rating
Basingstoke
72.4
Winnersh
70.9
Median Income
Basingstoke
£38,107
Winnersh
£40,226
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastBuyers will find Basingstoke more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £404,926 versus £568,012 in Winnersh. The most affordable entry point in Basingstoke is a flat at £186,479, while in Winnersh it is a flat at £248,001.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 25% pricier in Winnersh (£248,001 vs £186,479).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Basingstoke prices grew faster — 27% vs 20%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime rate data is not available for both Basingstoke and Winnersh at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South EastSchool quality favours Winnersh: 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.
Winnersh School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Basingstoke | Winnersh |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Winnersh lags behind at 405.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.4% of premises in Basingstoke and 97.4% in Winnersh. Gigabit availability stands at 80.3% in Basingstoke and 76.3% in Winnersh.
Basingstoke is the faster of the two by 3% on average download speed (416 vs 406 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Basingstoke is band C (score 72.4), ahead of Winnersh's band C (score 70.9). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,191 in Basingstoke and £1,222 in Winnersh. 71.6% of homes in Basingstoke have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.9% in Winnersh.
Basingstoke has more energy-efficient housing — 71.6% reach band C or above, vs 64.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Basingstoke has a population of 116,888 while Winnersh has 8,904. Median household income is £40,226 in Winnersh and £38,107 in Basingstoke. The median age is 42.2 in Basingstoke and 42.3 in Winnersh. Employment rates stand at 64.7% in Basingstoke and 63.5% in Winnersh.
| Indicator | Basingstoke | Winnersh |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 116,888 | 8,904 |
| Median Age | 42.2 | 42.3 |
| Median Household Income | £38,107 | £40,226 |
| Employment Rate | 64.7% | 63.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 64.8% | 76% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 35.2% | 46.2% |
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