Environment
Surrounded by beautiful Hampshire countryside and town centre parks, there is plenty of opportunity for enjoying some air and exercising outside.
Basing View has a Village Hotel and Gym with a full range of fitness facilities and a pocket park, ideal for lunchtime walks and relaxation.
Parks and
open space
Take a break from your screen and stretch your legs. From walking trails and cycle paths to boating lakes and picnic sites, you’ll easily find a space for solitude amongst the flora and fauna of Eastrop Park.
Sports
and fitness
Whether you’re pumping iron, pounding the treadmill or just steaming away the tensions of the day, you’ll love the facilities at Village Health and Wellness Club.
The perfect
work/life balance
Statistics show that Basingstoke is also a great place to live. A recent survey found that 93% of local residents enjoy living in Basingstoke. With the first-class shopping, leisure and cultural activities, including the regionally renowned concert hall, The Anvil and iFly indoor skydiving centre, it’s easy to see why.
Focused on
making a difference
Life satisfaction
Life satisfaction in Basingstoke is rated 7.6 out of 10
Life in Basingstoke
Feeling life is worthwhile in Basingstoke is rated 7.9 out of 10
93% resident satisfaction
93% resident satisfaction rate in Basingstoke and Deane
Top 5% happiness
Top 5% for happiness among UK local authorities
75% agricultural or woodland
75% of land in the borough is agricultural or woodland
33% AONB
woodland
33% of woodland in the borough is designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
226 miles of countryside trails
within the borough
New 250-acre countryside park
is being created in Basingstoke