Hampshire, England
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Hampshire, England
Photo: The White Hart, on the crossroads at Overton, Friday, 31 August, 2018
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Property market | £393,183 for a semi-detached property |
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Airport access | Closest airport is Southampton (20.1 miles) |
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Broadband | 79.6mbps average broadband speeds (fast broadband for UK) |
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Ethnic diversity | White: 88.5% residents (vs 81.7% England & Wales) Other: 11.5% residents (vs 18.3% England & Wales) |
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Socio-economic status | Ranked 112 out of 573 in England & Wales for % of residents in higher managerial positions and 532 out of 573 for residents who are long-term unemployed (North West Hampshire level) |
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Community | Median age is 41.3 | Population of 4,315 | Happiness is Below Average for Hampshire, Average for UK |
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Crime | 4.0 burglaries per 1k people (Hampshire ) |
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Commute (approx) | - Reading (33 mins) - London Waterloo (60 mins) - Paddington (73 mins) - Vauxhall (74 mins) |
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£393,183 for a semi-detached property |
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Closest airport is Southampton (20.1 miles) |
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79.6mbps average broadband speeds (fast broadband for UK) |
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Median age is 41.3 | 4,315 | Happiness is Below Average for Hampshire, Average for UK |
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Ranked 112 out of 573 in England & Wales for % of residents in higher managerial positions and 532 out of 573 for residents who are long-term unemployed (North West Hampshire level) |
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4.0 burglaries per 1k people (Hampshire ) |
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- Reading (33 mins) - London Waterloo (60 mins) - Paddington (73 mins) - Vauxhall (74 mins) |
Photo above: The White Hart, on the crossroads at Overton, Friday, 31 August, 2018
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Detached and Semi-detached House Trend (£) to June 2023
The property market in Overton has had a steady increase over the last few years but a recent decline. Based on data published on 16 August 2023, on average a detached house costs £638,322, which is up 3.4% on last year. A semi-detached house on average costs £393,183 (up 3.3% on last year) , a terraced house £299,201 (up 1.5% on last year) and a flat £190,806. Renting a two bedroom flat will cost you approximately £886 per month. Property prices in Overton are similar to the average property prices across Hampshire and are a little higher compared to other locations with a similar density in England. When looking at the annual change in property prices in Overton, prices have risen a little quicker than the annual average price change seen across the Hampshire region.
Property data is based on Basingstoke and Deane level pricing data and is as at June 2023 (publicised 16 August 2023)
Regarding the health of the Hampshire property market as a whole, here is how it compares to other counties in England:| County | Avg Detached Price | Annual Change | Avg Semi-Detached Price | Annual Change |
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| Rutland | £557,204 | +11.1% | £340,313 | +11.3% |
| Northumberland | £337,325 | +8.5% | £184,842 | +7.0% |
| Lancashire | £331,201 | +5.7% | £198,039 | +4.5% |
| Derbyshire | £344,451 | +4.9% | £211,163 | +3.8% |
| Leicestershire | £436,158 | +4.9% | £264,342 | +3.8% |
| Merseyside | £344,830 | +4.8% | £216,901 | +3.6% |
| Warwickshire | £529,186 | +4.5% | £305,718 | +3.5% |
| Greater Manchester | £403,675 | +4.4% | £257,735 | +3.7% |
| Gloucestershire | £542,438 | +4.4% | £333,333 | +4.3% |
| Oxfordshire | £711,995 | +4.3% | £451,979 | +3.9% |
| East Riding of Yorkshire | £332,412 | +4.2% | £206,648 | +3.9% |
| Wiltshire | £527,302 | +3.8% | £331,630 | +3.8% |
| West Yorkshire | £355,467 | +3.6% | £212,399 | +2.7% |
| Kent | £629,980 | +3.5% | £392,043 | +3.0% |
| Staffordshire | £368,518 | +3.2% | £223,594 | +2.9% |
| West Midlands | £410,980 | +3.0% | £246,366 | +2.9% |
| West Sussex | £693,611 | +2.9% | £445,014 | +3.1% |
| Devon | £510,021 | +2.8% | £341,095 | +3.3% |
| West Northamptonshire | £487,369 | +2.7% | £283,235 | +2.2% |
| Nottinghamshire | £334,125 | +2.7% | £205,505 | +2.4% |
| South Yorkshire | £286,071 | +2.6% | £183,466 | +2.2% |
| North Yorkshire | £426,004 | +2.5% | £267,320 | +2.0% |
| Norfolk | £410,350 | +2.4% | £270,298 | +2.2% |
| Worcestershire | £463,600 | +2.4% | £279,546 | +2.1% |
| Shropshire | £406,333 | +2.3% | £253,546 | +2.1% |
| Isle of Wight | £447,238 | +2.3% | £305,949 | +2.4% |
| Herefordshire | £435,570 | +2.3% | £276,386 | +2.3% |
| Essex | £597,549 | +2.2% | £385,995 | +1.6% |
| Hampshire | £635,610 | +1.8% | £389,893 | +2.0% |
| Buckinghamshire | £858,606 | +1.7% | £463,046 | +1.7% |
| Cambridgeshire | £494,548 | +1.7% | £335,041 | +1.7% |
| Lincolnshire | £310,171 | +1.5% | £206,565 | +1.9% |
| North Northamptonshire | £427,010 | +1.4% | £254,805 | +1.2% |
| Suffolk | £457,471 | +0.9% | £284,740 | +0.9% |
| East Sussex | £598,831 | +0.7% | £387,056 | +0.9% |
| Somerset | £465,072 | +0.3% | £295,606 | +0.5% |
| Dorset | £536,574 | +0.1% | £352,588 | +0.5% |
| Surrey | £961,283 | +0.1% | £547,797 | +1.0% |
| Hertfordshire | £946,765 | 0.0% | £545,243 | +0.3% |
| Cornwall | £454,056 | -0.9% | £300,238 | -0.5% |
Recent property transactions in the area
Listed below are some recent property purchases in the area, to give you an idea of the market. Click on a postcode if you would like to see data on that specific area of Overton, or click here to browse the longer list of Overton property transactions from 2022.
| Address | Details |
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| 8, Overton Hill, Basingstoke, Hampshire , RG25 3PD | Sold for £462,500 on 03/14/2022 (Semi-Detached) |
| TOWN MILL, , Basingstoke, Hampshire , RG25 3JE | Sold for £280,000 on 01/14/2022 (Flat) |
| TOWN MILL, , Basingstoke, Hampshire , RG25 3JE | Sold for £165,000 on 12/19/2022 (Flat) |
| TOWN MILL, , Basingstoke, Hampshire , RG25 3JE | Sold for £140,000 on 10/07/2022 (Flat) |
| TOWN MILL, , Basingstoke, Hampshire , RG25 3JE | Sold for £135,000 on 08/08/2022 (Flat) |
| TOWN MILL, , Basingstoke, Hampshire , RG25 3JE | Sold for £130,500 on 07/01/2022 (Flat) |
| TOWN MILL, , Basingstoke, Hampshire , RG25 3JE | Sold for £120,000 on 09/10/2022 (Flat) |
| TOWN MILL, , Basingstoke, Hampshire , RG25 3JE | Sold for £108,000 on 07/15/2022 (Flat) |
| TOWN MILL, , Basingstoke, Hampshire , RG25 3JE | Sold for £100,000 on 03/10/2022 (Flat) |
| 1, Glebe Meadow, Basingstoke, Hampshire , RG25 3ER | Sold for £740,000 on 07/18/2022 (Detached) |
Overton has one school nearby: Overton Church of England Primary School (Maintained school) which is a primary school based in Court Drove, Basingstoke. Example schools in the area are listed below, with some information on their rating and access criteria.
| School | Type | Latest Rating | Parent View Reviews (if available) | Ofsted Report (if available) | Address |
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| Overton Church of England Primary School | Primary Voluntary controlled school - Mixed | 1: Outstanding (7/16/2014) | Ofsted Report Link | Basingstoke |
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| Overton Church of England Primary School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 1: Outstanding (7/16/2014) |
| Station | Distance from Overton | Commute options |
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| Overton A relatively quiet station. Station footfall changed -5% from the previous year. | Nearby |
- Reading (33 mins - South Western Railway) View details - London Waterloo (66 mins - South Western Railway - £466 monthly fare) View details - Paddington (1 change(s) - 73 mins - Great Western Railway - £466 monthly fare) View details - Vauxhall (1 change(s) - 74 mins - South Western Railway - £466 monthly fare) View details - Bristol Temple Meads (1 change(s) - 111 mins - Great Western Railway) View details - Birmingham New Street (1 change(s) - 141 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Cardiff Central (1 change(s) - 150 mins - Great Western Railway) View details |
| Micheldever A very quiet station station. Station footfall changed -12% from the previous year. | 5 miles |
- Reading (1 change(s) - 42 mins - CrossCountry) View details - London Waterloo (73 mins - South Western Railway - £474 monthly fare) View details - Vauxhall (1 change(s) - 76 mins - South Western Railway - £474 monthly fare) View details - Brighton (1 change(s) - 140 mins - Southern) View details - Birmingham New Street (1 change(s) - 143 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Bristol Temple Meads (1 change(s) - 143 mins - Great Western Railway) View details |
| Whitchurch (Hampshire) A relatively quiet station. Station footfall changed -10% from the previous year. | 5 miles |
- Reading (38 mins - South Western Railway) View details - London Waterloo (72 mins - South Western Railway - £469 monthly fare) View details - Paddington (1 change(s) - 78 mins - Great Western Railway - £469 monthly fare) View details - Vauxhall (1 change(s) - 79 mins - South Western Railway - £469 monthly fare) View details - Bristol Temple Meads (1 change(s) - 114 mins - Great Western Railway) View details - Birmingham New Street (1 change(s) - 146 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Cardiff Central (1 change(s) - 155 mins - Great Western Railway) View details |
The table below lists ethnicities living in the local authority (Basingstoke and Deane) as per the data published in December 2022. Source: ethnicity-facts-figures.service.gov.uk
| Ethnicity | % of Basingstoke and Deane residents | Benchmark:% of England & Wales residents |
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| White | 88.5% | 81.7% |
| Asian | 5.9% | 9.3% |
| Mixed | 2.5% | 2.9% |
| Black | 2.0% | 4.0% |
| Other | 1.1% | 2.1% |
The table below lists the types of occupations that residents have, at the North West Hampshire consituency level. Source: commonslibrary.parliament.uk
| Type of occupation | % of residents (over 16 years old) | Rank within England & Wales |
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| Intermediate occupations | 13.0% | |
| Small employers and own account workers | 10.9% | |
| Higher managerial, administrative and professional occupations | 17.0% | 112 out of 573 |
| Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations | 22.5% | |
| Lower supervisory and technical occupations | 5.7% | |
| Semi-routine occupations | 10.6% | |
| Routine occupations | 11.0% | |
| Never worked / long-term unemployed | 5.1% | 532 out of 573 |
| Full-time students | 4.3% |
Relative to the UK average, the average broadband download speed in Hampshire is fast (72mbps). Overton is faster than this, with average download speeds of 79.6mbps. You can also view really detailed broadband information at the North West Hampshire level, via data.parliament.uk, here.
| Average speed | 79.6 mbps |
| % households with superfast broadband access | 93.0% |
| % households unable to access decent broadband | 0.9% |
Crime stats were found at the Hampshire level:
| Type | Hampshire | UK |
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| Total Crimes (per thousand people) | 89 | 93 |
| Burglaries (per thousand people) | 4 | 5 |
| Public Order Offences (per thousand people) | 11 | 10 |
| Bicycle Thefts (per thousand people) | 1 | 1 |
| Violence Against People (per thousand people) | 39 | 36 |
We use an API provided by Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) to identify any live flood warnings to be aware of and we also provide insight into whether flooding could occur from rivers, sea and groundwater within 1km of Overton.
Flood warningsThere are no live flood warnings in the area, according to our interpretation of the DEFRA API.
Flood areasThe areas in the table below have been identified by the DEFRA API as areas where it is possible for flooding to occur from rivers, sea and in some locations, groundwater. Some of these areas will have measures in place to minimise the risk of flooding and they may be monitored by the Flood Warning Service.
| Area | Cause | Description |
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| Solent and South Downs | River Test | River Test from Overton to Whitchurch |
| Solent and South Downs | River Test | Upper Test from Overton to Whitchurch including Laverstoke |
| Name | Property market | Crimes per 1,000 | Schools nearby | Socio Economic |
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| Overton, Hampshire Affordability: Average Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £393,183 Detached: £638,322 | 89 | Primary: 1Secondary: | 17.0% residents in higher managerial positions 5.1% residents long-term unemployed |
| Curdridge, Hampshire Affordability: Expensive Happiness High for UK Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £503,940 Detached: £833,691 | 70 | Primary: 3Secondary: | 17.3% residents in higher managerial positions 5.3% residents long-term unemployed |
| Micheldever, Hampshire Affordability: Expensive Happiness High for UK Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £503,940 Detached: £833,691 | 70 | Primary: 1Secondary: | 21.7% residents in higher managerial positions 4.3% residents long-term unemployed |
| New Alresford, Hampshire Affordability: Expensive Happiness High for UK Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £503,940 Detached: £833,691 | 70 | Primary: 2Secondary: 1 | 21.7% residents in higher managerial positions 4.3% residents long-term unemployed |
| Wickham, Hampshire Affordability: Expensive Happiness High for UK Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £503,940 Detached: £833,691 | 70 | Primary: 1Secondary: | 17.3% residents in higher managerial positions 5.3% residents long-term unemployed |
| Bishops Waltham, Hampshire Affordability: Expensive Happiness High for UK Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £503,940 Detached: £833,691 | 70 | Primary: 2Secondary: | 17.3% residents in higher managerial positions 5.3% residents long-term unemployed |
| Winchester, Hampshire Affordability: Expensive Happiness High for UK Slowing property market Local Waitrose Local M&S | Semi-detached: £503,940 Detached: £833,691 | 70 | Primary: 9Secondary: 6 | 21.7% residents in higher managerial positions 4.3% residents long-term unemployed |
| Odiham, Hampshire Affordability: Expensive Affluent Happiness Very High for UK Very fast broadband Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £444,375 Detached: £744,943 | 89 | Primary: 3Secondary: 1 | 22.8% residents in higher managerial positions 4.1% residents long-term unemployed |
| Fleet, Hampshire Affordability: Expensive Affluent Happiness Very High for UK Very fast broadband Slowing property market Local Waitrose Local M&S | Semi-detached: £444,375 Detached: £744,943 | 89 | Primary: 10Secondary: 2 | 22.8% residents in higher managerial positions 4.1% residents long-term unemployed |
| East Meon, Hampshire Affordability: Expensive Low Crime Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £444,091 Detached: £714,097 | 56 | Primary: 1Secondary: | 18.2% residents in higher managerial positions 4.9% residents long-term unemployed |
| Liphook, Hampshire Affordability: Expensive Low Crime Outstanding schools Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £444,091 Detached: £714,097 | 56 | Primary: 3Secondary: 2 | 18.2% residents in higher managerial positions 4.9% residents long-term unemployed |
| Medstead, Hampshire Affordability: Expensive Low Crime Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £444,091 Detached: £714,097 | 56 | Primary: 2Secondary: 1 | 18.2% residents in higher managerial positions 4.9% residents long-term unemployed |
| Four Marks, Hampshire Affordability: Expensive Low Crime Slowing property market Local M&S | Semi-detached: £444,091 Detached: £714,097 | 56 | Primary: 2Secondary: | 18.2% residents in higher managerial positions 4.9% residents long-term unemployed |
| Petersfield, Hampshire Affordability: Expensive Low Crime Slowing property market Local Waitrose Local M&S | Semi-detached: £444,091 Detached: £714,097 | 56 | Primary: 6Secondary: 3 | 18.2% residents in higher managerial positions 4.9% residents long-term unemployed |
| Romsey, Hampshire Affordability: Average Happiness High for UK Slowing property market Local Waitrose | Semi-detached: £381,480 Detached: £643,316 | 70 | Primary: 4Secondary: 1 | 17.4% residents in higher managerial positions 5.3% residents long-term unemployed |
| Stockbridge, Hampshire Affordability: Average Happiness High for UK Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £381,480 Detached: £643,316 | 70 | Primary: 1Secondary: 1 | 17.4% residents in higher managerial positions 5.3% residents long-term unemployed |
| Name | Property | Crimes per 1,000 | Schools nearby |
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| Overton, Hampshire Affordability: Average Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £393,183 Detached: £638,322 | 89 | Primary: 1Secondary: |
| Curdridge, Hampshire Affordability: Expensive Happiness High for UK Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £503,940 Detached: £833,691 | 70 | Primary: 3Secondary: |
| Micheldever, Hampshire Affordability: Expensive Happiness High for UK Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £503,940 Detached: £833,691 | 70 | Primary: 1Secondary: |
| New Alresford, Hampshire Affordability: Expensive Happiness High for UK Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £503,940 Detached: £833,691 | 70 | Primary: 2Secondary: 1 |
| Wickham, Hampshire Affordability: Expensive Happiness High for UK Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £503,940 Detached: £833,691 | 70 | Primary: 1Secondary: |
| Bishops Waltham, Hampshire Affordability: Expensive Happiness High for UK Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £503,940 Detached: £833,691 | 70 | Primary: 2Secondary: |
| Winchester, Hampshire Affordability: Expensive Happiness High for UK Slowing property market Local Waitrose Local M&S | Semi-detached: £503,940 Detached: £833,691 | 70 | Primary: 9Secondary: 6 |
| Odiham, Hampshire Affordability: Expensive Affluent Happiness Very High for UK Very fast broadband Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £444,375 Detached: £744,943 | 89 | Primary: 3Secondary: 1 |
| Fleet, Hampshire Affordability: Expensive Affluent Happiness Very High for UK Very fast broadband Slowing property market Local Waitrose Local M&S | Semi-detached: £444,375 Detached: £744,943 | 89 | Primary: 10Secondary: 2 |
| East Meon, Hampshire Affordability: Expensive Low Crime Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £444,091 Detached: £714,097 | 56 | Primary: 1Secondary: |
| Liphook, Hampshire Affordability: Expensive Low Crime Outstanding schools Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £444,091 Detached: £714,097 | 56 | Primary: 3Secondary: 2 |
| Medstead, Hampshire Affordability: Expensive Low Crime Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £444,091 Detached: £714,097 | 56 | Primary: 2Secondary: 1 |
| Four Marks, Hampshire Affordability: Expensive Low Crime Slowing property market Local M&S | Semi-detached: £444,091 Detached: £714,097 | 56 | Primary: 2Secondary: |
| Petersfield, Hampshire Affordability: Expensive Low Crime Slowing property market Local Waitrose Local M&S | Semi-detached: £444,091 Detached: £714,097 | 56 | Primary: 6Secondary: 3 |
| Romsey, Hampshire Affordability: Average Happiness High for UK Slowing property market Local Waitrose | Semi-detached: £381,480 Detached: £643,316 | 70 | Primary: 4Secondary: 1 |
| Stockbridge, Hampshire Affordability: Average Happiness High for UK Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £381,480 Detached: £643,316 | 70 | Primary: 1Secondary: 1 |
Property prices| Type | Overton | |||
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| Avg Price | Annual Change | Avg Price | Annual Change | |
| Detached | £638,322 | +3.4% | ||
| Semi-Detached | £393,183 | +3.3% | ||
| Terraced | £299,201 | +1.5% | ||
| Flat | £190,806 | +2.4% | ||
| Two bedroom rental | £886 p|m | |||
Broadband speeds| Overton | ||
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| Average speed | 79.6 mbps | |
| % households with superfast broadband access | 93.0% | |
| % households unable to access decent broadband | 0.9% |
Residents & Community| Overton | ||
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| Population | 4315 | |
| Median Age | 41.3 | |
| Happiness | Below Average for Hampshire, Average for UK | |
| Socio-economic factors | 17.0% residents in higher managerial positions 5.1% residents long-term unemployed |
Crime (per 1,000 people)| Overton | ||
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| Total Crimes | 89 | |
| Burglaries | 4 | |
| Public Order Offences | 11 | |
| Bicycle Thefts | 1 | |
| Violence Against People | 39 |
Schools| Overton | ||
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| Primary Schools Nearby | 1 | |
| Secondary Schools Nearby |
Connections| Overton | ||
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| Train commutes | - Reading (33 mins) - London Waterloo (60 mins) - Paddington (73 mins) - Vauxhall (74 mins) | |
| Nearby stations | - Overton - Micheldever - Whitchurch (Hampshire) | |
| Airport access | Southampton (approx 20.1 miles) |