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Alton (East Hampshire) vs Bramley

Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.7 miles apart.

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The verdict

Overall, Bramley offers lower property prices by roughly 36%.

Avg House Price

Alton (East Hampshire)

£552,588

Bramley

£404,926

Crime Rate

Alton (East Hampshire)

43.6

Bramley

N/A

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Alton (East Hampshire)

100.0%

Bramley

N/A

Avg Download Speed

Alton (East Hampshire)

326.7

Bramley

274.4

EPC Rating

Alton (East Hampshire)

72.5

Bramley

71.1

Median Income

Alton (East Hampshire)

£37,949

Bramley

£37,413

Buyers will find Bramley more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £404,926 versus £552,588 in Alton (east Hampshire). The most affordable entry point in Alton (east Hampshire) is a flat at £197,457, while in Bramley it is a flat at £186,479.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 39% pricier in Alton (east Hampshire) (£760,896 vs £548,660).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Bramley prices grew faster — 27% vs 21%.

Crime rate data is not available for both Alton (east Hampshire) and Bramley at this time.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

School quality data is not fully available for both Alton (east Hampshire) and Bramley. Alton (east Hampshire) has 8 schools and Bramley has 0 schools.

Alton (East Hampshire) School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 8 schools (6 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Bramley School Inspection Breakdown

MetricAlton (East Hampshire)Bramley
Total Schools80
Primary60
Secondary20
% Top two bands100%N/A

Broadband & Connectivity

Internet users in Alton (east Hampshire) enjoy 326.7 Mbps on average, while Bramley lags behind at 274.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.3% of premises in Alton (east Hampshire) and 92% in Bramley. Gigabit availability stands at 58.4% in Alton (east Hampshire) and 46.7% in Bramley.

Alton (east Hampshire) is the faster of the two by 19% on average download speed (327 vs 274 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

The average EPC rating in Alton (east Hampshire) is band C (score 72.5), ahead of Bramley's band C (score 71.1). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,218 in Alton (east Hampshire) and £1,254 in Bramley. 70.4% of homes in Alton (east Hampshire) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66.2% in Bramley.

Alton (east Hampshire) has more energy-efficient housing — 70.4% reach band C or above, vs 66.2% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Alton (east Hampshire) has a population of 17,883 while Bramley has 4,730. Median household income is £37,948.8 in Alton (east Hampshire) and £37,412.5 in Bramley. The median age is 44.5 in Alton (east Hampshire) and 43 in Bramley. Employment rates stand at 61.2% in Alton (east Hampshire) and 63.9% in Bramley.

IndicatorAlton (East Hampshire)Bramley
Population17,8834,730
Median Age44.543
Median Household Income£37,948.8£37,412.5
Employment Rate61.2%63.9%
Owner Occupied69.8%66.2%
Degree-Level Qualified40%36.1%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Alton (east Hampshire) and Bramley?
Alton (east Hampshire) and Bramley are approximately 12.7 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Alton (east Hampshire) or Bramley?
Bramley is cheaper, with an average house price of £404,926.
Is Alton (east Hampshire) or Bramley safer?
Crime rate data is not available for both towns at this time.
Which has better schools, Alton (east Hampshire) or Bramley?
Complete school rating data is not available for both towns.
Which has faster broadband, Alton (east Hampshire) or Bramley?
Alton (east Hampshire) has faster average broadband at 326.7 Mbps.

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