The Real Cost of Buying a First Home in Mattingley
A first purchase at the £700,000 Mattingley average needs about £98,300 in cash, made up of £70,000 deposit, £25,000 stamp duty with first time buyer relief, and roughly £3,300 in fees.
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.
A first purchase at the £700,000 Mattingley average needs about £98,300 in cash, made up of £70,000 deposit, £25,000 stamp duty with first time buyer relief, and roughly £3,300 in fees.
What a first Mattingley purchase costs in cash
On the local average the deposit is £70,000, stamp duty is £25,000 and fees are near £3,300. Total cash needed is about £98,300.
The £700,000 average is above the £500,000 ceiling, so first time buyer relief does not apply. Stamp duty is the full £25,000. Rates are those in force from April 2025. Confirm the current position on gov.uk before you exchange.
Where the upfront cash goes
The commercial page for this town sets out the introduction itself: Mortgage advice in Mattingley.
Borrowing power on a Mattingley income
What the first year actually costs
Band D council tax in Mattingley is £2,336 a year, which is £195 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.
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.
The Mattingley detail first buyers ask about
The schools families ask about here are Nearby primary schools, Robert May's School (Odiham), Calthorpe Park School (Fleet), Court Moor School (Fleet) and Independent schools (nearby). 3 local schools were rated Good or Outstanding overall at their most recent graded Ofsted inspection. Ratings age between inspections, so read the latest report before you rely on one.
On getting about: Mattingley to Hook takes about 5 to 10 min drive.
By price, Mattingley ranks 13 of the 178 Hampshire locations we cover, at £700,000 against a county average of £535,916. Band D council tax here is £2,336, against an average of £2,319 across the towns we cover in the county.
What your money buys in Mattingley
Mattingley is a small, sought-after Hart-district rural village.
The full local guide covers schools, transport and the market in detail: Mattingley property and area guide.
| Budget | What it buys here |
|---|---|
| Around £350,000 to £475,000 | A smaller cottage or the occasional flat, the more accessible (and scarce) way into the village. |
| Around £475,000 to £900,000 | A cottage, smaller house or detached family home, the heart of the Mattingley market. |
| £900,000 and above | A larger period or country home in the farmland, the top of the local market, well into seven figures for the finest houses. |
- A quiet, sought-after farmland village
- St Leonard's rare timber church & the green
- Hook & Winchfield stations & the M3 near
- Open countryside & West Green House Garden nearby
- A fast London commute within reach
- Prices well above the national average
- Homes rarely come up (very low supply)
- No station or school in the village itself
- A car is genuinely useful for daily life
- Period/listed & rural homes need careful survey & checks
Mattingley is known locally for St Leonard's timber church. The rare medieval timber-framed church, one of very few essentially all-timber churches in England, with a 15th-century oak frame and a Georgian brick tower, a genuine architectural rarity and the glory of the parish.
Practical detail for Mattingley: the RG27 postcode district, no station in the village, Hook & Winchfield (direct to London Waterloo) nearby and nearest A and E is Frimley Park Hospital (Frimley Health), verify with NHS.
Mattingley at a glance
| Upfront cost | Mattingley figure |
|---|---|
| Average price | £700,000 |
| Deposit at 10% | £70,000 |
| Stamp duty, first time buyer | £25,000 |
| Stamp duty, standard rate | £25,000 |
| Legal, survey and moving | £3,300 |
| Total cash needed | £98,300 |
| Monthly repayment illustration | £3,683 |
Figures are local averages used for illustration. Confirm your own numbers before acting on them.
Ask about Mattingley
Three details is all we need. You are told before anything is passed to a partner firm.
Your checklist
- Total cash of about £98,300, not just the deposit
- Your stamp duty position confirmed on gov.uk
- A first year running cost budget including £2,336 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 Mattingley
Broadband speeds can vary street by street in Mattingley, 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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