Living and working in Basingstoke

Covering an area of over 245 square miles in northern Hampshire and within a short distance of London Waterloo and the south coast, Basingstoke and Deane offers a real blend of rural and urban living. We have good rail and road links to London and the south coast.

With a population of 185,200 people, Basingstoke is a fast-paced, vibrant and modern town with many successful businesses, surrounded by pretty villages and set in the stunning Hampshire countryside.

Steeped in history, international fashion brand Burberry has its roots in Basingstoke and the borough is the birthplace of acclaimed novelist Jane Austen and home to Highclere Castle, the setting of TV's Downton Abbey.

People are happy in Basingstoke and Deane. The latest survey results show that the resident satisfaction rate is at an impressive 93% - a figure that has remained consistently high in recent years and well above the South East's 74% average and the national 80% average, The area is in the top 5% for happiness amongst local authorities in the UK. Find out more about living in Basingstoke and Deane by visiting our Love Basingstoke website.

As an ambitious council, we focus on making the borough a place where people can have pride in their communities. From high-quality homes, impressive sports, leisure and cultural activities and fantastic parks and open spaces, Basingstoke and Deane is a great place to live and work.

Take a look at Hampshire County Council's website for details on Moving to Hampshire - the complete guide for more information on the local area, including health, childcare and education.