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Property investment stats for Basingstoke, South East

A complete guide to property investment in Basingstoke.

Last updated: 18 September 2025

Investment summary

Basingstoke offers a balanced investment environment, combining reasonable affordability with a strong local rental market. The area has seen capital values change by 0.3% over the past year, and a more robust 9.5% over three years, with annualised growth at 3.1%. Property liquidity is notable, with homes typically spending just 35 days on the market, and a median discount of £0 (the typical achieved discount) suggesting sellers are achieving their asking prices or more.

Rental yields are a particular highlight, with an average of 6.1% and the top postcode district offering yields of 7.3%. The mix of a high proportion of couples and families, alongside a large working-age population, underpins steady demand.

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Key investment stats for Basingstoke

Median price per sq ft

£372 / sq ft

Average rental yield

6.1%

Capital growth (1y)

0.3%

Sales in past year

1,474

* Property stats calculated for last full calendar year (2024).

Live property stats in Basingstoke

Live prices in Basingstoke, South East

* Extreme prices clipped for legibility

Properties for sale

Median price

£325,000

25% of properties below...

£210,000

75% of properties below...

£470,000

Most expensive property

£2,500,000

Live listings

589

Median days on market

35

Should you invest in Basingstoke?

Opportunities

  • Investors can benefit from strong rental yields of 6.1%, with the top postcode district achieving up to 7.3%.
  • Properties are selling quickly, with homes spending just 35 days on the market and a median discount of £0 (the typical achieved discount), indicating robust buyer demand.
  • The price-to-income ratio of 4.6 points to relatively accessible purchase prices compared to many parts of the South East, supporting both owner-occupier and rental demand.

Risks

  • The one-year capital growth is modest at 0.3%, so investors seeking rapid appreciation may find returns limited in the short term.
  • The proportion of owner-occupied and private rented housing is below the national median, which could limit the pool of buyers and renters in some segments.
  • Social rented housing is in the 75th percentile, which may affect the overall character of the area and influence demand in certain neighbourhoods.

Outlook

Looking ahead, Basingstoke appears well-placed to maintain its appeal for both investors and renters. The steady annualised growth rate of 3.1% suggests a stable trajectory rather than dramatic swings. With a large proportion of couples and families, and a strong working-age population, underlying demand should remain consistent.

Affordability, as shown by the 4.6 price-to-income ratio and 20.6% rent-to-income ratio, will likely continue to support both sales and rental markets. While short-term capital gains may be limited, ongoing demand and attractive yields point to a solid medium-term investment outlook.

Live properties in Basingstoke

Investment properties in Basingstoke, South East

4 bedroom terraced house for sale
41% below median price

£340,000

4 bedroom terraced house for sale

Peggs Way, Basingstoke, Hampshire

Properties needing refurbishment in Basingstoke, South East
Needs Refurb
1 bedroom apartment for sale
On market for 175 days

£120,000 - Offers in Excess of

1 bedroom apartment for sale

Kendal Gardens, Basingstoke, Hampsh...

Slow to sell properties in Basingstoke, South East
Slow to Sell
1 bedroom maisonette for sale
Reduced by 16%

£118,000

1 bedroom maisonette for sale

Kendal Gardens, Basingstoke, Hampsh...

Big price drop properties in Basingstoke, South East
Big Price Drop
4 bedroom terraced house for sale
High yield opportunity

£375,000 - Guide Price

4 bedroom terraced house for sale

Martin Close, Basingstoke, RG21

HMO properties in Basingstoke, South East
HMO
4 bedroom detached house for sale
1,718 sq ft

£550,000 - Offers in Excess of

4 bedroom detached house for sale

Minden Close, Chineham, RG24

Properties with planning granted in Basingstoke, South East
Planning Granted
2 bedroom apartment for sale
53% below median price

£130,000

2 bedroom apartment for sale

Alencon Link, Basingstoke, Hampshir...

Low price-per-sq-ft properties in Basingstoke, South East
Low Price per Sq Ft
2 bedroom flat for sale
44% below median price

£130,000 - Guide Price

2 bedroom flat for sale

Alencon Link, Basingstoke, Hampshir...

Auction properties in Basingstoke, South East
Auction

Achieved vs asking prices

Key takeaway: Seller's market

Median discounts are small, suggesting a competitive market.

Headline stats

• Median discount: £0

• 1 in 4 properties sell at > £8,000 below asking

• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £15,000 below asking

In percentage terms:

• Median discount of 0.0%

• 25% of properties discounted by > 2.4%

• 10% of properties discounted by > 4.1%

Best places to invest in Basingstoke

Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth

Rank
Postcode
Yield
Capital growth
Median £/sq ft
1RG217.3%1.6%£341 / sq ft
2RG245.5%3.4%£387 / sq ft
3RG225.3%3.9%£389 / sq ft
4RG233.3%3.6%£409 / sq ft

Data sources

GeoGlider calculates property investment stats by blending official and proprietary datasets. Here's a quick overview of key sources and how we use them:

  • HM Land Registry: Property transaction and sold-price records for England & Wales used to calculate historical capital growth, price levels and comparables.

  • Office for National Statistics (ONS): Demographic and economic indicators for the UK, including Census 2021, supporting area profiling and market context.

  • Ordnance Survey: Authoritative UK geospatial data powering accurate boundaries, roads and terrain for mapping and spatial analysis.

  • GeoProp: Our proprietary AI pipeline that processes millions of property listings to extract rich features and live market signals.

  • Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities: Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) scores and property floor areas.

  • HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC): Household income and employment data to understand local affordability and economic conditions.

Data is updated continuously, matched across sources and rigorously validated.