Town comparison
Basingstoke vs Wrecclesham
Which is better to live in? 13.3 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Property in Basingstoke is about 37% cheaper on average. For families, Wrecclesham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Basingstoke
£404,926
Wrecclesham
£641,545
Crime Rate
Basingstoke
N/A
Wrecclesham
37.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Basingstoke
94.3%
Wrecclesham
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Basingstoke
416.2
Wrecclesham
208.9
EPC Rating
Basingstoke
72.4
Wrecclesham
70.8
Median Income
Basingstoke
£38,107
Wrecclesham
£39,581
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Basingstoke is £404,926, which is 37% less than Wrecclesham at £641,545. The most affordable entry point in Basingstoke is a flat at £186,479, while in Wrecclesham it is a flat at £216,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 41% pricier in Wrecclesham (£922,550 vs £548,660).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Wrecclesham prices grew faster — 37% vs 27%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime rate data is not available for both Basingstoke and Wrecclesham at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South EastWrecclesham has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 94.3% in Basingstoke. Basingstoke has 40 schools in total, while Wrecclesham has 3.
Basingstoke School Inspection Breakdown
94.3% of 40 schools (33 primary, 7 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Wrecclesham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Basingstoke | Wrecclesham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 40 | 3 |
| Primary | 33 | 2 |
| Secondary | 7 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 94.3% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Basingstoke offers faster average downloads at 416.2 Mbps, compared to 208.9 Mbps in Wrecclesham. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.4% of premises in Basingstoke and 86.3% in Wrecclesham. Gigabit availability stands at 80.3% in Basingstoke and 32.5% in Wrecclesham.
Basingstoke is the faster of the two by 99% on average download speed (416 vs 209 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Basingstoke are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 72.4 (band C) versus 70.8 (band C) in Wrecclesham. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,191 in Basingstoke and £1,286 in Wrecclesham. 71.6% of homes in Basingstoke have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.6% in Wrecclesham.
Basingstoke has more energy-efficient housing — 71.6% reach band C or above, vs 64.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £39,581 in Wrecclesham and £38,107 in Basingstoke. The median age is 42.2 in Basingstoke and 44.8 in Wrecclesham. Employment rates stand at 64.7% in Basingstoke and 59.9% in Wrecclesham. Owner-occupancy is 64.8% in Basingstoke versus 71.7% in Wrecclesham.
| Indicator | Basingstoke | Wrecclesham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 116,888 | 7,312 |
| Median Age | 42.2 | 44.8 |
| Median Household Income | £38,107 | £39,581 |
| Employment Rate | 64.7% | 59.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 64.8% | 71.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 35.2% | 42.7% |
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