School Catchments and House Prices in Old Basing
In the Old Basing area, 1 school was graded Outstanding and 1 school Good at their last graded Ofsted inspection (before September 2024).
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In the Old Basing area, 1 school was graded Outstanding and 1 school Good at their last graded Ofsted inspection (before September 2024).
Why catchment sets the price in Old Basing
Concentrated demand is what a price premium actually is.
The local benchmark is £450,000 and a detached home averages £480,000.
Ofsted ratings across the Old Basing area
The commercial page for this town sets out the introduction itself: Mortgage advice in Old Basing.
What the admissions data actually guarantees
A house advertised as in catchment may not be next year. The local council publishes last year's furthest distance offered for each school. Ask for that figure in writing before you offer.
Ratings age too. An Outstanding judgement can be several years old, and inspections since September 2024 report differently. Read the current report rather than the agent's summary of it.
The detail behind the Old Basing numbers
The schools families ask about here are Old Basing Infant School, St Mary's CofE VA Junior School, Basingstoke secondary schools, Sixth-form & further education and Independent schools (Basingstoke area). 2 local schools were graded Good or Outstanding at their last graded Ofsted inspection (before September 2024). Ratings age between inspections, so read the latest report before you rely on one.
On getting about: Old Basing to Basingstoke station takes about 5 to 10 min drive.
By price, Old Basing ranks 133 of the 178 Hampshire locations we cover, at £450,000 against a county average of £535,916. Band D council tax here is £2,314, against an average of £2,319 across the county locations we cover.
How Old Basing scores for different buyers
Old Basing is a large, historic, sought-after village on the edge of Basingstoke.
The full local guide covers schools, transport and the market in detail: Old Basing property and area guide.
| Who it suits | Out of five | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Families | ★★★★★ | A Good infant school and an Outstanding-rated junior school (St Mary's) in the village, green space and low crime make Old Basing a top family choice, check catchment. |
| Commuters (to London) | ★★★★☆ | No village station, but Basingstoke (about two miles) runs fast direct trains to Waterloo in around 45 to 60 minutes and the M3 is close, an excellent commute. |
| Upsizers | ★★★★☆ | Period, detached and conservation-area homes give upsizers space and character, at a premium, with the town's amenities nearby. |
| Downsizers | ★★★★☆ | A historic village with heritage, canal and river walks, pubs and a strong community suits downsizers well, just check flood risk near the Loddon. |
| First-time buyers | ★★★☆☆ | Flats and terraces (often in Lychpit) offer a way in, but this is a sought-after village where affordability is the main hurdle. |
Families & professionals
People wanting a large, characterful historic village with its own primaries and the whole of Basingstoke, secondaries, shops and a hospital, close by, with the countryside on the doorstep.
Commuters
People using Basingstoke's fast direct Waterloo trains (from a station about two miles away) and the M3, well placed for London, Reading, Winchester and Southampton.
History & country lovers
People drawn to Basing House, the medieval church, the River Loddon and the Basingstoke Canal, wanting characterful village living on the edge of a well-connected town.
Old Basing is known locally for Basing House. The great Tudor palace of the Marquess of Winchester, besieged for over two years and stormed and destroyed by Cromwell in 1645, its ruins, earthworks and great barn survive as a heritage site; the glory of Old Basing.
Practical detail for Old Basing: the RG24 postcode district, no village station, Basingstoke station (~2mi) has fast direct trains to London Waterloo and nearest A and E is Basingstoke & North Hampshire Hospital (~3mi), verify with NHS.
Old Basing at a glance
| School | What to check before you offer |
|---|---|
| Old Basing Infant School | Confirm last year's furthest offer distance, then read the current report. |
| St Mary's CofE VA Junior School | Confirm last year's furthest offer distance, then read the current report. |
| Basingstoke secondary schools | Confirm last year's furthest offer distance, then read the current report. |
| Sixth-form & further education | Confirm last year's furthest offer distance, then read the current report. |
| Independent schools (Basingstoke area) | Confirm last year's furthest offer distance, then read the current report. |
Figures are local averages used for illustration. Confirm your own numbers before acting on them.
Ask about Old Basing
Three details is all we need. You are told before anything is passed to a partner firm.
Your checklist
- Last year's furthest offer distance, in writing from the council
- The current Ofsted report, not a remembered rating
- Whether a sibling policy is applied before distance
- £45,000 of deposit at 10% on the local average, before fees
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