Oakley & The Candovers, Basingstoke and Deane
Key facts
Oakley & The Candovers is a UK electoral ward in Basingstoke and Deane. Oakley & The Candovers is proper countryside living. You get clean air, good schools and a real sense of community here.
About Oakley & The Candovers
Oakley & The Candovers is proper countryside living. You get clean air, good schools and a real sense of community here. The villages have 4 convenience stores, cafés and 6 pubs to keep you going, and the primary schools are solid with strong Ofsted ratings.
You'll need a car though. Public transport is limited and you'll rely on the A30 to get to Basingstoke or Winchester. That's just how it works out here.
House prices range from £150,000 for flats up to £686,000 for detached homes, so there's something across different budgets. Crime figures are dropping sharply heading into 2026, which is good news.
This neighbourhood suits you if you want space and peace and quiet. You're either working from home or happy to commute by car. If you need shops and restaurants on your doorstep, this isn't the place for you.
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