Basingstoke & Surrounding Villages

Basingstoke and The Surrounding villages has around 150,000 residents and is located in the county of Hampshire. Basingstoke and The Surrounding villages is an area of low unemployment and is known as well-to-do town. Basingstoke is a great location for commuters, families and professionals as the town houses great local schools, businesses small and large and has a great trainline to London as well as easy access to the coast.

Contact our team at the Basingstoke Sales and Lettings branch for more information regarding properties in the local area or view our available properties for sale and rental properties in the Basingstoke area.

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The history of Basingstoke & Surrounding Villages

Basingstoke first appears in history in 990 AD during Anglo-Saxon times. It was then known as Embasinga stocae. Basingstoke was deliberately planned and created after the Second World War to house the overspill from London. Basingstoke was an ‘expanded town’ which grew rapidly in size in the 1960s, but the original town has ancient roots which can be explored by any visitor to the area

Things to do in Basingstoke & Surrounding Villages

Basingstoke residents are spoilt for choice when it comes to things to do in Basingstoke. The town and its surrounding area offer an extensive range of days out and activities for individuals, couples and families, including the Milestone Museum, The Anvil and Haymarket Theatres, Indoor Skydiving at IFly or even live like a lord at The Vyne. If you are looking to catch the latest movie then Basingstoke has its own 10 screen Vue multiplex cinema. Basingstoke also benefits from a large shopping centre called Festival Place and a leisure centre which offers bowling, swimming and ice skating, creating a fun filled day for all of the family. There are also ample bars and restaurants located throughout the town.

Basingstoke & Surrounding Villages Transport

Basingstoke is situated near Reading and Winchester. The town has excellent transport links to surrounding areas as well as London. Basingstoke is an extremely popular place for commuters to live as the town offers easy access to both M3 and M4 motorways. The train from Basingstoke to Waterloo takes around 45 minutes.

Basingstoke & Surrounding Villages Education

Hampshire County Council is responsible for schools in Basingstoke. There is a fantastic selection of schools in and around Basingstoke for all ages, from nurseries right through to college including Castle Hill Infant School, Dove House School, Oakridge School. Basingstoke also offers 2 colleges Basingstoke College of Technology and Queen Marys College.

Things to do in Basingstoke & Surrounding Villages

Basingstoke residents are spoilt for choice when it comes to things to do in Basingstoke. The town and its surrounding area offer an extensive range of days out and activities for individuals, couples and families, including the Milestone Museum, The Anvil and Haymarket Theatres, Indoor Skydiving at IFly or even live like a lord at The Vyne. If you are looking to catch the latest movie then Basingstoke has its own 10 screen Vue multiplex cinema. Basingstoke also benefits from a large shopping centre called Festival Place and a leisure centre which offers bowling, swimming and ice skating, creating a fun filled day for all of the family. There are also ample bars and restaurants located throughout the town.

Basingstoke & Surrounding Villages Transport

Basingstoke is situated near Reading and Winchester. The town has excellent transport links to surrounding areas as well as London. Basingstoke is an extremely popular place for commuters to live as the town offers easy access to both M3 and M4 motorways. The train from Basingstoke to Waterloo takes around 45 minutes.

Basingstoke & Surrounding Villages Education

Hampshire County Council is responsible for schools in Basingstoke. There is a fantastic selection of schools in and around Basingstoke for all ages, from nurseries right through to college including Castle Hill Infant School, Dove House School, Oakridge School. Basingstoke also offers 2 colleges Basingstoke College of Technology and Queen Marys College.

PROPERTIES FOR SALE IN Basingstoke & the Surrounding villages

Petersfield Close Image

£300,000

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Petersfield Close, Chineham, Basingstoke, Hampshire

Abbey Road Image

£300,000

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Abbey Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire

Broadmere Road Image

£430,000

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Broadmere Road, Beggarwood, Basingstoke, Hampshire

Turner Close Image

£350,000

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Turner Close, Basingstoke, Hampshire

Chapel Hill Image

£500,000

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Chapel Hill, Basingstoke, Hampshire

Little Victoria Street Image

£180,000

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Little Victoria Street, Basingstoke, Hampshire

Blackberry Walk Image

£400,000

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Blackberry Walk, Lychpit, Basingstoke, Hampshire

Eynsham Walk Image

£335,000

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Eynsham Walk, Basingstoke

Dundee Gardens Image

£180,000

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Dundee Gardens, Basingstoke, Hampshire

Brickfields Close Image

£625,000

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Brickfields Close, Lychpit, Basingstoke, Hampshire

Greenlands Road Image

£205,000

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Greenlands Road, Basingstoke

Trellis Drive Image

£450,000

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Trellis Drive, Lychpit, Basingstoke, Hampshire

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