Alton (East Hampshire) vs Bramley
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.7 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastBuyers 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 & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime rate data is not available for both Alton (east Hampshire) and Bramley at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South EastSchool 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
| Metric | Alton (East Hampshire) | Bramley |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 8 | 0 |
| Primary | 6 | 0 |
| Secondary | 2 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 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.
| Indicator | Alton (East Hampshire) | Bramley |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,883 | 4,730 |
| Median Age | 44.5 | 43 |
| Median Household Income | £37,948.8 | £37,412.5 |
| Employment Rate | 61.2% | 63.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 69.8% | 66.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 40% | 36.1% |
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