Basingstoke and Deane: population and statistics
Basingstoke and Deane has a population of 194,037 (2025) across 633.8 km², or 306 people per km². It ranks 119 of 361 local authorities by population. Its population is growing: +9.7% between 2015 and 2025.
- 194,037 residents
- 633.8 km²
- 306 people/km²
Basingstoke and Deane in numbers
Population of Basingstoke and Deane over time
Basingstoke and Deane had 176,838 residents in 2015 and 194,037 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 183,125 |
| 2021 | 185,713 |
| 2022 | 188,147 |
| 2023 | 191,157 |
| 2024 | 192,965 |
| 2025 | 194,037 |
All indicators for Basingstoke and Deane
Value for the area, then the regional average and the UK median (for counts: regional and UK totals). The gauge places the area between the lowest and highest value in the UK.
Population
| Indicator | Basingstoke and Deane | South East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2025) | 18.3% | 20.2% | 20.4% | ranked 247 of 361 | |
| Share of residents aged under 16 (2025) | 18.7% | 18.1% | 17.4% | ranked 106 of 361 |
Housing
| Indicator | Basingstoke and Deane | South East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (Council Tax stock) (2026) | 82,300 dwellings | 4,201,530 | 27,429,300 | ranked 118 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built before 1940 (2026) | 11.8% | 28.0% | 31.6% | ranked 311 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built since 2000 (2026) | 25.1% | 19.8% | 18.1% | ranked 42 of 318 | |
| Households (Census 2021) (2021) | 76,645 households | 72,553 | 61,440 | ranked 114 of 318 | |
| Households living in a house or bungalow (2021) | 83.3% | 77.8% | 84.7% | ranked 169 of 318 | |
| Households living in a flat or maisonette (2021) | 16.4% | 21.5% | 14.8% | ranked 144 of 318 | |
| Owner-occupied households (incl. shared ownership) (2021) | 66.7% | 67.0% | 67.3% | ranked 171 of 318 | |
| Households renting privately (2021) | 15.4% | 19.2% | 17.6% | ranked 232 of 318 | |
| Households in social housing (2021) | 17.9% | 13.7% | 14.3% | ranked 89 of 318 | |
| Average house price (2026) | £370,223 | £392,981 | £272,474 | ranked 88 of 360 | |
| House price change over 12 months (2026) | 1.0% | 0.5% | 2.2% | ranked 229 of 360 |
Energy
| Indicator | Basingstoke and Deane | South East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without central heating (2021) | 0.9% | 1.3% | 1.2% | ranked 242 of 318 | |
| Households heated by mains gas only (2021) | 72.7% | 74.6% | 76.7% | ranked 215 of 318 | |
| Households heated by electricity only (2021) | 8.0% | 9.2% | 7.8% | ranked 145 of 318 | |
| Households heated by oil only (2021) | 6.3% | 3.2% | 0.9% | ranked 78 of 318 |
Economy
| Indicator | Basingstoke and Deane | South East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business sites (local units) (2026) | 8,260 sites | 472,260 | 3,232,440 | ranked 145 of 361 | |
| Business sites per 1,000 residents (2026) | 42.6 per 1,000 | 48.7 per 1,000 | 44.4 per 1,000 | ranked 205 of 361 | |
| Registered businesses (enterprises) (2026) | 7,020 businesses | 412,075 | 2,786,975 | ranked 144 of 361 | |
| Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross) (2025) | £44,809 | £41,780 | £38,490 | ranked 52 of 348 |
Jobs
| Indicator | Basingstoke and Deane | South East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate, aged 16-64 (2025-2026) | 80.2% | 79.1% | 76.3% | ranked 73 of 347 | |
| Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64 (2026) | 2.7% | 3.1% | 3.2% | ranked 223 of 361 |
Transport
| Indicator | Basingstoke and Deane | South East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without a car or van (2021) | 14.5% | 16.8% | 18.5% | ranked 227 of 318 |
Key points
Among the 64 local authorities in South East, Basingstoke and Deane ranks 7 by population.
Dwellings built before 1940: 11.8% in Basingstoke and Deane, compared with an average of 28.0% in South East and 34.9% across the UK.
Households without central heating: 0.9% in Basingstoke and Deane, compared with an average of 1.3% in South East and 1.5% across the UK.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 15.8% of the area's business sites.
Did you know?
- “Dwellings built before 1940”: lower than in 98% of local authorities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 88,769 football pitches.
- The nearest local authority is Hart, 18.6 km away.
- The nearest larger neighbour is Hillingdon (326,671 residents), 54 km away.
Business sectors: Basingstoke and Deane
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than across the UK.
- Professional, scientific and technical15.8% ×1.1
- Construction14.0% ×1.1
- Wholesale and retail trade13.5% ×0.8
- Information and communication9.6% ×1.6
- Administrative and support services8.7% ×1.1
- Health and social work5.3% ×0.9
- Accommodation and food services4.9% ×0.7
- Transport and storage3.9% ×0.9
Where is Basingstoke and Deane?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Basingstoke and Deane?
Basingstoke and Deane has 194,037 residents (2025), ranking 119 of 361 local authorities.
How big is Basingstoke and Deane?
Basingstoke and Deane covers 633.8 km², with a density of 306 people per km².
Is the population of Basingstoke and Deane growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Basingstoke and Deane went from 176,838 to 194,037, a change of +9.7%.
Where is Basingstoke and Deane?
Basingstoke and Deane is in South East (region). Latitude 51.256, longitude −1.111.
Dwellings built before 1940: what is the figure for Basingstoke and Deane?
In Basingstoke and Deane, “Dwellings built before 1940” stands at 11.8% (2026), ranking 311 of 318 local authorities; the UK median is 31.6%.
Households without central heating: what is the figure for Basingstoke and Deane?
In Basingstoke and Deane, “Households without central heating” stands at 0.9% (2021), ranking 242 of 318 local authorities; the UK median is 1.2%.
Which local authorities border Basingstoke and Deane?
The nearest to Basingstoke and Deane are Hart (19 km), West Berkshire (22 km), Rushmoor (24 km), Reading (24 km), Wokingham (26 km).