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Basingstoke
City in Reading, United Kingdom
Overview
Basingstoke, located in the historic county of Hampshire, is a lively town blending modern conveniences with centuries-old heritage. It's renowned for its expansive shopping centers, lush parks, and proximity to both London and the scenic South Downs.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Unitary Authority
Reading
Population
107,355
Time Zone
Europe/London
Coordinates
51.26°, -1.09°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
80
Female Safety
78
LGBTQ+ Safety
83
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$3,131
Local Cost
$1,845
Local Income
$2,500
Cashless
97
English
100
Temperature
10.1°C
Summer Avg
16.5°C
Winter Avg
4.2°C
Record High
35.5°C
Record Low
-9.3°C
Humidity
86%
Precipitation
751 mm
Internet Speed
109 Mbps
Upload
24 Mbps
Latency
16 ms
City Vibrancy
68
Coworking
1
Cafes
17
Nightlife
27
Parks
23
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
ODH
Distance
11 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 58 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 89/100.
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