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Living in Basingstoke

Named as one of the top 50 places to live in the country, Basingstoke and Deane has lots on offer whatever you are looking for when setting up home. You will find villages and towns in all sorts of sizes together with access to plenty of countryside.

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Festival Place

Urban

Basingstoke town centre offers the perfect location for young professionals and commuters who are looking for proximity to travel options but also has plenty to offer families.

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Chineham Shopping

Suburban

If you are looking for a home just outside of Basingstoke town centre then there are plenty of options which still give good access to the motorway and ring road.

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Oakley

Towns and Villages

The towns and villages surrounding Basingtoke offer the best of both worlds.

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Kingsclere

Rural

When thinking about Basingstoke and Deane you may be surprised to find out there are many rural villages.

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Education & Schools

Basingstoke and Deane offers a good selection of primary and secondary schools through to further education providers. There’s also a number of top-rated universities within easy reach of the area.

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Primary schools

There are 16 infant, 16 junior and 26 primary schools located in Basingstoke and Deane. There are also three independent schools in the borough catering for children of primary school age

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The Costello School

Secondary schools

There are 11 secondary schools located in Basingstoke and Deane along with one independent school at secondary stage.

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Basingstoke College of Technology

Further education

Further education in the borough includes a variety of options for those aged 16 and above including A Levels, T Levels, apprenticeships and colleges.

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Solent University

University

There are several universities in the area, accessible from Basingstoke together with the University Centre, Basingstoke offers higher-level study programmes so that you can study close to home while achieving your university ambitions.

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