Last updated May 2026

Area guide · Winchester

Living in New Alresford

A snapshot of life in New Alresford, South East — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

New Alresford is a village in Winchester, South East with a population of 5,340. The average house price is £736,409 and the overall crime rate is 55.2 per 1,000 residents.

Where New Alresford ranks

Population

5,340

Avg House Price

£736,409

Crime Rate

55.2/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

204 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£36,774.3

Median Age

44.6

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

New Alresford's detached homes (£1,017,208) command roughly 4.4× the price of a flat (£229,071).

Price Trend (11 Years)

New Alresford prices have risen 37% over the last 9 years (£539,416 → £736,409).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£1,017,208	£760,000	59
Semi-Detached	£488,054	£470,000	28
Terraced	£427,740	£410,000	25
Flat	£229,071	£240,000	7

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in New Alresford is 55.2 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in New Alresford: violent crime (38% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	3
Primary	2
Secondary	1
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Perins School	Secondary	Good
Sun Hill Infant and Preschool	Primary	Good
Sun Hill Junior School	Primary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

New Alresford averages 204 Mbps — 104% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most New Alresford homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 69.9% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	72.5
% Rated C or Above	69.9%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,221

Demographics & Economy

Population	5,340
Median Age	44.6
Median Household Income	£36,774.3
Employment Rate	60.7%
Owner Occupied	67.8%
Degree-Level Qualified	39.6%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in New Alresford?

The average house price in New Alresford is £736,409 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in New Alresford?

The most affordable entry point in New Alresford is a flat, with an average price of £229,071.

Is New Alresford a safe place to live?

New Alresford has a recorded crime rate of 55.2 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

How are the schools in New Alresford?

New Alresford has 3 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in New Alresford?

Average broadband download speeds in New Alresford are around 204 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 63.4% of premises.

How big is New Alresford?

New Alresford is a settlement in Winchester with a population of approximately 5,340.

Most compared with

How does New Alresford stack up against its neighbours?

Alton (East Hampshire)

New Alresford

House price: £552,588 · £736,409
Crime rate: 43.6 · 55.2
Distance: 9.2 mi

Basingstoke

New Alresford

House price: £404,926 · £736,409
Crime rate: N/A · 55.2
Distance: 12.8 mi

Bishop's Waltham

New Alresford

House price: £343,737 · £736,409
Crime rate: 55.2 · 55.2
Distance: 9.4 mi

Bordon

New Alresford

House price: £369,717 · £736,409
Crime rate: 60.3 · 55.2
Distance: 13.3 mi

Botley

New Alresford

House price: £430,994 · £736,409
Crime rate: 54.7 · 55.2
Distance: 13.0 mi

Chandler's Ford

New Alresford

House price: £449,614 · £736,409
Crime rate: 54.7 · 55.2
Distance: 11.8 mi

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