Basingstoke

Basingstoke is a large town in the county of Hampshire in the south of England. The 2001 Census recorded a population of 152 573. Basingstoke is a prosperous town with an above-average standard of living and low unemployment. It is a financial centre, and the location of the headquarters of the Automobile Association and Sun Life Financial of Canada (not to be confused with AXA Sun Life) in the UK. Other industries include drug manufacture, insurance and electronics.

Geographical location

Basingstoke is situated in the north of Hampshire, in the district of Basingstoke and Deane. It is 72km (45miles) west-southwest of London. It has excellent road and rail links, making it popular with commuters: London Waterloo can be accessed in roughly 45 minutes by train, and there is easy access to the M3 and M4 motorways. Basingstoke has very good bus services, both local town services and more long-distant stage routes to Andover, Newbury and Winchester.

Related Topics:
Hampshire - Basingstoke and Deane - London - London Waterloo - M3 - M4 - Motorways

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Nearby towns and cities: Alton, Andover, Hook, Newbury, Overton, Reading, Tadley, Whitchurch, Winchester

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Alton - Andover - Hook - Newbury - Overton - Reading - Tadley - Whitchurch - Winchester

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Nearby villages: Aldermaston, Baughurst, Bramley, Kingsclere, Oakley, Old Basing, Silchester.

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Aldermaston - Baughurst - Bramley - Kingsclere - Oakley - Old Basing - Silchester

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