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Winkworth Basingstoke
Many of our team were born and bred in Basingstoke, so we know our town and its surrounding villages inside and out. We have in-depth knowledge based on first hand experience. And that means, whatever you need to know about the area or types of home available, and whether you're selling, buying, letting or renting a home, we can help. That's one reason why many of our clients come back to us time and time again.
Good things to know
The Winkworth brand has nearly two centuries of property expertise, and we're still as passionate about getting it right as we've ever been. Trusted by generations of buyers, sellers and landlords across the UK.
Every Winkworth office is independently owned and run by local experts who know their area inside out. Backed by a trusted nationwide network, you get the best of both worlds.
With tens of thousands of registered buyers and tenants across our network, your property will be seen by the right people from the moment it goes to market.
Selling or letting a property can be a complex process. From managing viewings, navigating chains, managing properties and arranging contracts, our agents are with you from market appraisal to completion and move in, with honest advice and personal support throughout.
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06 November 2026
The Winkworth Team were absolutely outstanding,and went the extra mile for me on my sale and purchase! Special notable mention to Anna ,first class service,Very pleased and cannot reccommend highly enough 10/10 Best in Basingstoke by Far!!!
Real Digga
04 August 2026
I would recommend Winkworth Basingstoke Lettings. Anna and Marion are always there when you need them. They are quick to deal with any issues and it’s nice to speak direct with someone (not lots of different people). They are helpful, professional and attentive. Thank you! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
izzy p.
14 May 2026
Very professional service from Anna and her team. Very helpful during my investment property search ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
M DUFFY
28 April 2026
I wish to say thank you to Anna from Winkworth for all her support throughout my tenancy, from start to finish. Always responsive and helpful with any needs to be met, whilst helping and guiding with end of tenancy situations which are always stressful. Thank you Anna for all your help.
Ricky Tigwell
15 January 2026
I want to personally thank Anna and Michael for assisting us with the purchase of our gorgeous forever home. We were in a chain selling my partner’s flat, and Winkworth communicated well with our solicitors and the estate agent we used to sell the flat. We managed to complete in a really short timespan considering we were in a chain. A stress free and quick process. Highly recommend. If we sell our home in the future Winkworth will be at the top of our list
Taylor Shields
15 November 2025
Anna and the team at Winkworth's are truly amazing! I needed to let my flat out in a hurry 4 years ago. From the moment I made contact with Anna, she reassured me that everything would be ok and that they would take care of everything so I could focus the move. As a first time landlady, there were a few things I needed guidance on(!) Anna always gave professional advice, balancing my needs and the tenants. Maintenance works were timely, and carried out by reliable contractors, without inflated invoices. I needed to return to my flat this summer. Anna handled this delicately with the tenants, finding them an alternative property to move in to, so their stress was minimised. Then when I phoned her in a panic, having got stuck on the move day(!), she went out of her way to drop a spare set of keys to the movers, who had been waiting outside. I can't thank Winkworths enough for their time, care and the excellent service they have provided. Highly recommend!
Lara Caple-Harding
22 September 2025
Anna and the team were great at selling our house. When our buyer pulled out Anna worked hard to secure a new buyer. During the process Anna kept in touch ensuring great communication between all and was key to helping us complete/exchange quicker than we thought which we were extremely grateful for. The whole team were always friendly and responsive to any queries. Highly recommend.
Sarah Gaunt
26 June 2025
Anna, Michael and the team at Winkworths worked hard on our behalf when selling our house. It was a long haul but we got there in the end thanks to their perseverance and effort. Cannot fault their professionalism.
Lynne B
08 May 2025
Assisted with a purchase in January, fantastic service and will be listing the property with them when the time comes to sell!
Oli
14 April 2025
We had a great experience renting a property managed by Winkworth, they were quick to respond to any request we had and proactive. Would definitely recommend going with Winkworth and a special shout out to Anna O'Shea for her outstanding support!
Rona el-Rayess
10 April 2025
As a property buyer, it was incredibly refreshing to feel so supported by the seller's agents. Anna, in particular, was outstanding—her professionalism and dedication made all the difference. If this level of service is what Winkworth offers on both sides of the chain, I wouldn’t hesitate to return for future sales or lettings. A huge thank you for being so responsive and ensuring the purchase went through smoothly. Your attentiveness and clear communication made the process significantly less stressful, and we are beyond grateful to now be settling into our dream home!
Aimee & Steve Pearce
08 April 2025
We recently sold my late mothers house with Anna and the team. The customer service was outstanding and Anna went above and beyond to support us through an emotional sale. We cannot thank and recommend her and her team enough.
Zoe Stevens
16 February 2025
Anna and Michael were incredibly helpful in our first-time buying journey, always cheerful and upbeat even when other aspects of the process were less than ideal. Anna managed our whole purchasing process, and was highly accomodating in arranging subsequent viewings and inspections, and invaluable in communicating with the seller's side when our less-than-helpful conveyancer caused delays and missed deadlines. I'd recommend Winkworth, and will most likely seek to use them as my agents when I come to sell my home in the future!
Jack Simmons
16 January 2025
Been with Winkworth for around 2 years now! They have been an excellent and effective company to rent with! Any issues I had they sorted and question or queries I had where answered straightaway. So thankful to have such a good estate agents.
Bethany-grace Wright-double
13 August 2024
The Winkworth team in Basingstoke made my move in, stay and move out so easy and comfortable. A special shout to Anna and Alyx who were quick to respond and solve any problem swiftly. Would highly recommend reaching out if you're moving around Basingstoke.
Hardik Nagar
05 August 2024
I just purchased an apartment through Winkworth agency and I would like to praise Anna, Michael and their team for a great service. I highly recommend them. Thank you all for your support!
Cristina Dorobantu
28 May 2024
Winkworth were my letting agent for 4 years and 5 stars is simply not enough. The agents go above and beyond and it was a pleasant experience from the initial viewing until the day I left the rented property. Winkworth were always super responsive and supportive with anything I needed, and most of all, friendly. Special mentions to Anna and Alyx - they really help to give Winkworth the reputation it deserves 👏🏽
Ioni
27 February 2024
Anna and the team did an amazing job selling my Mums house under sensitive circumstances. Kept us updated. It was good to deal with local people. Thanks again Anna Pete
Peter Tuck
27 February 2024
Very happy with the service provided by the team. Anna was very helpful in liaising with both solicitors and chasing them for progress of the sale. I was also kept informed of the sale progression.
John Beeney
11 February 2024
Fantastic service from Michael, Anna and their team. It was a difficult sale but they were very proactive and thanks to that we manage to overcome all problems and have our apartment sold. Over the years they have built a solid network of contacts and that was crucial to unblock these difficult situations. Many thanks !!
Ricard Peret Vendrell
18 January 2024
Without hesitation l highly recommend Anna and her team at Winkworth. We've rented from them,several properties for our clients for over 3 years. They understand our needs and are prompt to react whenever we have maintenance requests, they complete regular property checks to ensure properties are maintained to a high standard. Always happy and friendly. Thank you Anna, Alyx, Audrey and Michael.
Hazel Nyamukapa
28 December 2023
I rented through Winkworth for a year and a half and I would highly recommend them. From the initial viewing to the last day in my property they always looked after me as a tennant. Anna especially, any problems or concerns raised she was quick to respond and resolve. I was very happy with the level of service and communication i received. Friendly, professional and efficient.
Ali Gibbs
08 October 2023
Many thanks to Anna, Michael and Alyx for all of their assistance with our purchase. I was always kept informed and Anna especially was very helpful, answering questions and assisting us along the way. What a great team! Thank you.
Carey Robertson
07 September 2023
I didn’t think to leave a review for Winkworth whilst I was working with them as everything went smooth and they did a good job looking after my rental property. I’m now selling the property and I have to say once the tenant moved out and Winkworth has stopped looking after the flat, Anna has gone above and beyond to help me with things that I have needed, which for an estate agent who is no longer being paid to take care of your property goes to show work ethic, care and true integrity. Its not often you get this kind of service! Thank you Anna! It hasn’t gone unnoticed!
janina doyle
31 August 2023
The team at Winkworth are fabulous and I would thoroughly recommend them to anyone looking to sell (or buy or rent) a home. Winkworth was our agent for the sale of our property which completed in late June 2023 but this is just the end of the story. We'd tried to sell, unsuccessfully, in 2022 using a different estate agency who turned out to be a complete waste of space (a different and much longer story but mainly involved continual price drop recommendations and being bombarded with tons of automated communications. In January 2023 we decided to have another go at selling so we contacted Winkworth and met with Michael (who I had foolishly overlooked first time around). He reassured us that our property was readily saleable and at the price we were originally looking for so we, after having our confidence ripped to shreds the previous year, this was music to our ears and we happily signed up with Winkworth. We had very positive viewings, run by Anna and Alyx, all people with a genuine interest and in a strong position to offer. Anna kept us fully abreast of the progress and was clearly working closely with one couple who had a very strong interest. Three weeks later we had (and accepted) an offer very close to our asking price. The overall process was a little drawn out, mainly because of some complications with the purchase of our new build property, some issues with the survey of a property lower down in the chain and also with a very late withdrawl at the start of the chain. Throughout all of this, Anna was our rock. She was the one who always had the freshest news from all parts of the chain and, whether good or bad, was quick to update us and explain, clearly, what the effect of any developments could/would be. Our transaction was a bit of a rollercoaster ride at times but Anna was the calming voice of reason throughout. Without her, I think we would have just given up. In any case, we are two months in our new home and very happy with it. We hear from our old neighbours that the new owners of our old home are very happy too. Both families have the Winkworth team to thank for this. Sell (or buy) with Winkworth, you won't regret it.
Pete Ashcroft
26 July 2023
I would like to say a pleasure it has been selling my property through Winkworth’s, the knowledge and work ethic the team shows has made the journey with my sale a pleasure, nothing seems to much trouble with any questions, and problems that arise, Many thanks to all the team at Winkworth’s
Paul Kerwood
14 April 2023
These are the best agency ı ever met in my life they are so helpfull and patient. There is a Lady named Anna she is so helpfull and so kind and Alxy so helpfull aswell
Beytullah Kahraman
14 April 2023
I recently sold my property through Winkworth who provided us with an outstanding service. Not only did they keep us up to date with our sale they also helped with our purchase more than they needed to! Anna constantly kept us updated through out the process and so did the rest of the team. The process of moving was a lot easier for us as Winkworth provided us with the reassurance. It was not a smooth transaction due to paperwork issues and loosing buyers. However Anna and the team always had a solution for everything. Highly recommend using their service.
Deanna and Jack Oshea & Hinde
29 March 2023
Great company to work with, fast, efficient and friendly - would recommend
Shane Colombo
10 March 2023
Friendly professional staff supported me through the harrowing journey which is selling a property in the UK.
Deborah Clark
10 March 2023
We rented through Winkworth and from start to finish they were excellent to deal with. Paperwork to secure the property was managed quickly, and they were understanding on our timelines. The team were also excellent in communicating the couple of minor issues we had at the property, and were helpful and considerate in wrapping up the return of our deposit promptly and fighting our corner with the landlord when our tenancy ended. I'd like to call out Anna, Alyx, Audrey and Michael in particular for all being brilliant!
Toby Hillier
22 February 2023
As a landlord for several years, I have received first class service from this firm. They have been responsive and clear in communication. Regular checks on the property and the tenants' upkeep were carried out and maintenance issues handled professionally. I certainly recommend this firm for sales as well as lettings.
Mangesh Gole
21 February 2023
Winkworth has managed my properties for several years and I would not go anywhere else. They are always on hand to answer questions and deal with any tenant issues as quickly as possible. It is definitely a weight off my mind having them deal with everything. Anna and Alyx, I salute you!
Jon wheeler
13 January 2023
Great overall support from a tennant's point of view.
Daniel N
03 November 2022
Winkworth helped support the purchase of our new home and could not have been more helpful. Anna, Alyx and the team provided invaluable support throughout our purchase. They were very responsive and were happy to facilitate multiple viewings and source answers to any questions we had. We would highly reccomend them and would look to use them if we ever moved again.
David Pullar
21 October 2022
Winkworth is helpful when request is made. It's an estate agent easy to work with.
Bo Lin
18 December 2021
I have now used Winkworth for a number of years, to deal with the letting out of my apartments. We started with one and now have 3 and they have offered a great service, which is especially important as I don't live in the UK so cannot be there to deal with matters myself.
Treena Turner
16 December 2021
Our seller used these guys and they may as well have been working for both of us. We had a protracted and painful selling experience ourselves (nothing to do with Winkworth, just the property we were selling being tied up in lots or arcane conveyancing snares) and Anna especially went above and beyond in liaising with, chasing and co-ordinating all the disparate parties needed to make a sale happen. Couldn't recommend using these guys enough, if you're thinking of selling your property.
Gavin Brooker
15 December 2021
Winkworth offer a great service, they were always on hand to answer any questions and all problems were resolved quickly. Anna really went above and beyond for us, we would recommend winkworth Basingstoke to anyone.
Pippa Higham
02 June 2021
Despite the market seeming to favour the cheap no frills internet based estate agencies there really is no substitute for the local high street variety, particularly as in my case I had a lot of properties to sell. Yes, of course I could have done it cheaper, but would that include the negotiation to increase an offer from £85K to £105K? Would that also include poking the odd solicitor to get a move on and also the important liaison service to ensure all parties are in step? That's worth paying for.
Peter King
03 May 2021
Amazing.
Beatrice Predi
27 April 2021
Excellent service from winkworth. Any issues were sorted promptly. Anna was a great contact from the day we moved in until we left the property. Thanks
Sarah O'Brien
10 March 2021
We had excellent service from this branch for our house sale. Very pleasant people to deal with, easily accessible and quick to respond to queries. We would definitely recommend and use again. Many thanks. Anne & Derek Lay
Derek Lay
20 November 2020
We didn't sell our property with Winkworth, but they were the estate agent for the property we bought. The service we received from Anna and Michael was brilliant. Professional, friendly, reliable and a breath of fresh air compared to most estate agents! Should we sell, we would certainly use Winkworth. The communication from Anna was superb and made the stressful process of buying and selling a lot easier. Thank you.
Dave Payne

Area highlights
An oasis within beautiful Hampshire countryside, well connected via road and rail.
Home to 75 state schools, making it ideal for family life.
Direct trains reach London Waterloo in just 47 minutes and Southampton in 33.
An old market town tracing back to the Domesday Book of 1214, despite its modern reputation.
Expanded in the 1960s to take overspill population from London.
Festival Place shopping centre offers major high street names, bars, restaurants and a cinema.
Support you can trust
Our team knows Basingstoke and its surrounding property market, from established family neighbourhoods and traditional homes to modern developments and properties suited to commuters. We understand the differences between local areas and the factors that influence demand and value. Our genuine local knowledge, combined with extensive sales and lettings expertise, means we can provide practical advice at every stage. Whether you’re buying, selling, renting or letting, our estate and letting agents in Basingstoke are always on hand to help.
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Expert guidance & advice
Stay informed with Winkworth's latest property insights. From expert blogs and guidance to podcast, get advice, market updates and inspiration for buyers, sellers and landlords
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