Badshot Lea area report

Highlights

Badshot Lea is a neighbourhood in Hampshire with a population of 3,257. The median property price is £398,500, with detached homes at £500,000 and terraces at £323,500. Over 80 sales occurred in the past year, with prices rising 30.4 per cent over five years. Crime totalled 219 incidents in May 2026, with violent crime the leading category at 88 offences. The area is governed by Rushmoor Borough Council, part of Hampshire County Council. Council tax for band D properties is £2,320.28. About 55 per cent of neighbourhoods in England are more deprived. Air quality is favourable, with nitrogen dioxide at 8.9 annual mean and particulate matter at 6.9, both within safe ranges. Flood risk affects 2.0 per cent of the area. Connectivity is strong: 95.7 per cent have gigabit-capable broadband and 100.0 per cent have superfast access. No green belt protection applies locally, and there are no listed buildings or conservation areas.

Data updated 2026/2025. Badshot Lea, Hampshire — a free, sourced local-area report from Acreright. Every figure shows its source and date; where the data isn't reliable we say so rather than guess.

This district. Figures below lead with Badshot Lea’s own data where it exists; wider-area statistics are clearly labelled.

Within Hampshire, Badshot Lea ranks 8th cheapest of 13, 10th safest and 7th most affordable.

What does it cost?

• £398,500 median home price (HM Land Registry Price Paid, May 2026) Across this district

Sold prices in Badshot Lea have risen 30% over the last five years (UK House Price Index).

Who lives here?

• 99,756 residents (ONS Census 2021 (Nomis), 2021) This district

About 65% of neighbourhoods in England are more deprived than Badshot Lea (English Indices of Deprivation, decile 7 of 10, national basis). Little changed since 2019 (decile 7).

Schools

• 81% of inspected schools rated Good or Outstanding (Get Information About Schools (GIAS) + Ofsted inspections MI, 2026) Across this district

Getting around

• 96% of premises can get gigabit broadband (Ofcom Connected Nations, 2024) Across this district

Has it been a good investment?

Investment context: a gross rental yield of about 4.6% (area median rent against the median sold price) — appraise a specific property at /appraisal/badshot lea.

Compare every area in Hampshire: Hampshire area guide & rankings.

Nearby areas we cover: East End, Tongham, Weybourne.