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Alton

3,812 people · median £280,000 · East Hampshire

More affordable than most
East Hampshire Council · Conservative / Independent coalition   27/43 seats · 63% · OCD 2026
79/100
Good
AcreRight area score · our comparison, not an official rating
£280k
median price
+12.5%
5-year growth
100%
of rated schools are Good or Outstanding
£280k
median sold price
11.6 yrs
of local pay to buy
+12.5%
5-year change
£343k
typical terraced
40 min
London — fastest
8
rail stations
100%
of rated schools are Good or Outstanding
0
grammar schools
60
schools total
7
NO₂ · WHO 10
0.3%
in a flood zone
139
green spaces
6.3
PM2.5 · WHO 5
236
eat & drink
68
shops
81.7%
gigabit
14
gyms & leisure

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Sold price trend +12.5%

£180k£244k£308k£372k20142025£300,000
£228,150 in 2014 → £300,000 in 2025 · 140 sales in 12 months
In East Hampshire:
1st cheapest of 14 neighbourhoods

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The area in short neighbourhood AI summary

Alton is a neighbourhood in Hampshire with a population of 3,812. The median property price is £280,000, with 140 sales in the past year. Flats are most common, with a median price of £220,000, while detached homes reach £510,000. Prices have risen 12.5 percent over five years.

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The area is relatively affluent, with about 75 percent of neighbourhoods in England more deprived. The median age is 47.5, and 60.7 percent of homes are owner-occupied. Educational attainment is strong, with 32.0 percent of residents holding level 4 qualifications or above. Air quality is good, with low nitrogen dioxide levels and moderate particulate matter. Broadband connectivity is excellent, with 99.0 percent superfast coverage. The area contains 3 conservation areas and 72 listed buildings. Council tax for band D is £2,230.33. Alton is governed by East Hampshire District Council.

Generated at data-refresh time from this report's own figures — never invented at request time. · as of 2026-08-01T07:56:12Z

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All figures, sources and dates
Prices2026-05
Affordability2025
Deprivation2025
Census2021
Schools2026
Health2026/2025
Transport2026
Broadband2024
Environment2026
Ground checks2022–25
Heritage & planning2026
Amenities2026
Companies2026-07-01

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