KEY DETAILS
Hounsome Fields
Location: Basingstoke
Homes: 995
Partners: Joint Venture with Wates and partnered with Basingstoke and Deane council, Vivid, Sovereign, Sage and LEAF
Project Duration: 6 years
Gross Development Value: £246m
Land: Greenfield
Social Value: Total LSEV 2024 – Present £1.87m
Introduction
On the edge of Basingstoke, Hounsome Fields is a new development where Vistry will deliver 750 new homes across seven distinct phases. The wider development includes additional housing delivered through partnerships with other developers and housing providers.
Many of the residential parcels are complete, with key infrastructure such as the main spine road now finished. Residents will benefit from a wide range of amenities and community facilities including play areas, a neighbourhood centre and nursery.
Housing Delivery and Affordable Homes
Vistry is building and selling homes on this development to our open market customers through our Bovis Homes retail brand.
The development also includes a significant provision of affordable housing, with 245 homes delivered in partnership with VIVID, and a further 205 homes provided by a consortium of Sage Homes, VIVID, and SNG. In addition, 545 homes are designated for the Private Rental Sector, ensuring a well-balanced and inclusive community that caters to a wide range of housing needs.
“I’ve had the pleasure of working with Vistry Thames Valley for several years across multiple phases and have consistently found the Site, Technical, Quantity Surveying, and Customer Service teams to be exceptionally friendly and supportive. In my role as Project Officer, I’m responsible for managing all defects, which involves regular communication with the Customer Service team. I can’t speak highly enough of their responsiveness and dedication—they consistently go above and beyond to assist.”
Project Officer at VIVID
Community Facilities
Hounsome Fields offers a wide range of thoughtfully planned community facilities designed to support a vibrant and inclusive neighbourhood. Residents will benefit from a Tesco Express convenience store for everyday essentials, alongside two equipped play areas that provide safe and engaging spaces for children. The development is interwoven with footpaths and cycleways, promoting active travel and connectivity throughout the site. A neighbourhood community building and nursery will serve as a hub for local activities and early years education, complemented by a new primary school to support growing families. The site also includes allotments for community gardening and a multi-use games area, ensuring that the needs of a diverse population are met through inclusive and accessible amenities.
Employment and Local Business
The creation of Hounsome Fields has enabled Vistry to work with local suppliers on site and offer training and apprenticeship opportunities to local people.
This development has:
- Skills Academy launched in April 2023 and is ongoing
- 145 learners completed courses, all receiving CSCS Cards
- 725 pre-employment course weeks delivered
- Local Social Economic Value: £141,012
- In 2024, 49 graduates secured employment
- 11 entered construction and property maintenance roles, either as employees or self-employed professionals
Commitment to Nature and Sustainability
Vistry is committed to Homes for Nature, a plan to help wildlife thrive in the places we build.
This development has:
- Hedgehog highways
- Bird and bat boxes
- Extensive tree planting integrated throughout the site
- £9.4 million being invested into local services and infrastructure