The Real Cost of Buying a First Home in Ellisfield
A first purchase at the £650,000 Ellisfield average needs about £90,800 in cash, made up of £65,000 deposit, £22,500 stamp duty with first time buyer relief, and roughly £3,300 in fees.
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A first purchase at the £650,000 Ellisfield average needs about £90,800 in cash, made up of £65,000 deposit, £22,500 stamp duty with first time buyer relief, and roughly £3,300 in fees.
The full cash number for Ellisfield
On the local average the deposit is £65,000, stamp duty is £22,500 and fees are near £3,300. Total cash needed is about £90,800.
The £650,000 average is above the £500,000 ceiling, so first time buyer relief does not apply. Stamp duty is the full £22,500. Rates are those in force from April 2025. Confirm the current position on gov.uk before you exchange.
Average prices above £500,000 mean first time buyer relief does not apply on a typical purchase here. Budget the full duty from the start.
Where the upfront cash goes
The commercial page for this town sets out the introduction itself: Mortgage advice in Ellisfield.
What you can borrow against local incomes
Running costs from week one
Band D council tax in Ellisfield is £2,313 a year, which is £193 a month. Add energy, water, insurance and maintenance.
Protection belongs in the same budget. If the mortgage depends on two incomes, it depends on both people staying well enough to earn. That is the part of the purchase we advise on directly.
The Ellisfield detail first buyers ask about
The schools families ask about here are Cliddesden Primary School, Preston Candover CofE Primary & other village schools, Basingstoke secondary schools and Independent schools (nearby). 1 local school was rated Good or Outstanding overall at its most recent graded Ofsted inspection. Ratings age between inspections, so read the latest report before you rely on one.
On getting about: Ellisfield to Basingstoke takes about 15 to 20 min drive.
By price, Ellisfield ranks 36 of the 178 Hampshire locations we cover, at £650,000 against a county average of £535,916. Band D council tax here is £2,313, against an average of £2,319 across the towns we cover in the county.
What your money buys in Ellisfield
Ellisfield is a small, scattered, sought-after high downland village.
The full local guide covers schools, transport and the market in detail: Ellisfield property and area guide.
| Budget | What it buys here |
|---|---|
| Around £400,000 to £500,000 | A smaller cottage or home, the more accessible, but scarce, way into the village. |
| Around £500,000 to £900,000 | A character village house or a larger detached family home on a generous plot, the heart of the Ellisfield market. |
| £900,000 and above | A substantial country or equestrian home, the top of the local market, into seven figures for the finest houses. |
- A peaceful, high downland village
- St Martin's Church, the Fox & the Norman motte
- Surrounding woodland & the Wayfarer's Walk
- Basingstoke & the fast London trains within reach
- Real peace, space & community
- Deeply rural, a car is essential
- No station, shop or school in the village
- Prices well above the national average
- Low supply, competition for the best homes
- Larger country homes mean substantial lending
Ellisfield is known locally for The Norman motte, and The Vyne & Milestones near Basingstoke. The earthwork of the old castle or manor (Ellisfield Manor) in the parish, a rare survival that recalls the village's Norman origins.
Practical detail for Ellisfield: the RG25 postcode district, no village station, nearest Basingstoke (~6mi), fast direct to London Waterloo and nearest A and E is Basingstoke & North Hampshire Hospital (~6mi), verify with NHS.
Ellisfield at a glance
| Upfront cost | Ellisfield figure |
|---|---|
| Average price | £650,000 |
| Deposit at 10% | £65,000 |
| Stamp duty, first time buyer | £22,500 |
| Stamp duty, standard rate | £22,500 |
| Legal, survey and moving | £3,300 |
| Total cash needed | £90,800 |
| Monthly repayment illustration | £3,420 |
Figures are local averages used for illustration. Confirm your own numbers before acting on them.
Ask about Ellisfield
Three details is all we need. You are told before anything is passed to a partner firm.
Your checklist
- Total cash of about £90,800, not just the deposit
- Your stamp duty position confirmed on gov.uk
- A first year running cost budget including £2,313 council tax
- Income protection quoted before completion, not after
The introduction costs you nothing. If you go ahead, we may be paid a fee by the firm we introduce you to. There is no obligation.
Check broadband before you make an offer in Ellisfield
Broadband speeds can vary street by street in Ellisfield, so check the exact address before you commit. Ofcom's free checker shows which broadband speeds and mobile coverage are available at any UK property.
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