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Alton (East Hampshire) vs Elvetham Heath

Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.2 miles apart.

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The verdict

When it comes to cost of living, Alton (east Hampshire) wins on house prices with a 7% gap. For families, Alton (east Hampshire) edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Alton (East Hampshire)

£552,588

Elvetham Heath

£591,500

Crime Rate

Alton (East Hampshire)

43.6

Elvetham Heath

N/A

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Alton (East Hampshire)

100.0%

Elvetham Heath

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Alton (East Hampshire)

326.7

Elvetham Heath

416.7

EPC Rating

Alton (East Hampshire)

72.5

Elvetham Heath

72.3

Median Income

Alton (East Hampshire)

£37,949

Elvetham Heath

£41,472

At £552,588, Alton (east Hampshire) undercuts Elvetham Heath (£591,500) by around 7% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Alton (east Hampshire) is a flat at £197,457, while in Elvetham Heath it is a terraced at £390,000.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 11% pricier in Elvetham Heath (£851,250 vs £760,896).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Elvetham Heath prices grew faster — 53% vs 21%.

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

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Of the 8 schools in Alton (east Hampshire), 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Elvetham Heath, which has 1 schools, the figure is 100%.

Alton (East Hampshire) School Inspection Breakdown

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

Elvetham Heath School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricAlton (East Hampshire)Elvetham Heath
Total Schools81
Primary61
Secondary20
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Elvetham Heath averages 416.7 Mbps – ahead of Alton (east Hampshire)'s 326.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.3% of premises in Alton (east Hampshire) and 97.8% in Elvetham Heath. Gigabit availability stands at 58.4% in Alton (east Hampshire) and 80.5% in Elvetham Heath.

Elvetham Heath is the faster of the two by 28% on average download speed (417 vs 327 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Alton (east Hampshire) leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 72.5 (C), while Elvetham Heath averages 72.3 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,218 in Alton (east Hampshire) and £1,212 in Elvetham Heath. 70.4% of homes in Alton (east Hampshire) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 72.1% in Elvetham Heath.

Elvetham Heath has more energy-efficient housing — 72.1% reach band C or above, vs 70.4% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £41,472 in Elvetham Heath and £37,948.8 in Alton (east Hampshire). The median age is 44.5 in Alton (east Hampshire) and 44.1 in Elvetham Heath. Owner-occupancy is 69.8% in Alton (east Hampshire) versus 75.7% in Elvetham Heath. Employment rates stand at 61.2% in Alton (east Hampshire) and 62.8% in Elvetham Heath.

IndicatorAlton (East Hampshire)Elvetham Heath
Population17,8834,916
Median Age44.544.1
Median Household Income£37,948.8£41,472
Employment Rate61.2%62.8%
Owner Occupied69.8%75.7%
Degree-Level Qualified40%41.4%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Alton (east Hampshire) and Elvetham Heath?
Alton (east Hampshire) and Elvetham Heath are approximately 11.2 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Alton (east Hampshire) or Elvetham Heath?
Alton (east Hampshire) is cheaper, with an average house price of £552,588.
Is Alton (east Hampshire) or Elvetham Heath safer?
Crime rate data is not available for both towns at this time.
Which has better schools, Alton (east Hampshire) or Elvetham Heath?
Alton (east Hampshire) has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Alton (east Hampshire) or Elvetham Heath?
Elvetham Heath has faster average broadband at 416.7 Mbps.

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