Why live in Hampshire?
Hampshire offers a lifestyle that balances rural serenity with urban amenity. The county has more protected landscape than almost anywhere in England and is home to a number of towns regularly named among the best places to live, making it as strong on schools and family life as it is on the finer things.
The value of living in Hampshire
Elivia Homes new builds offer air source heat pumps, high-performance insulation and EV charging points as standard, keeping running costs down for the long term. With Stamp Duty support, Part Exchange and Smooth Move, the move itself is designed to be as simple as the lifestyle that follows it. Incentives vary by development and plot. Speak to your Sales Consultant for details. T&Cs apply.
What about schools?
Hampshire has 169 Ofsted Outstanding schools. Strong state secondaries and primaries across the county, with well-known independents including Winchester College.
How easy is the commute?
Direct lines into London Waterloo from most of the county.
- Basingstoke to London Waterloo in 47 minutes
- Winchester to London Waterloo from 58 minutes
- Southampton and Portsmouth both within easy reach by road and rail
- M3, M27 and A3 link Hampshire north to south