Alton (East Hampshire) vs Elvetham Heath
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.2 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £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 & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime rate data is not available for both Alton (east Hampshire) and Elvetham Heath at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South EastOf 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.
| Metric | Alton (East Hampshire) | Elvetham Heath |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 8 | 1 |
| Primary | 6 | 1 |
| Secondary | 2 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 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.
| Indicator | Alton (East Hampshire) | Elvetham Heath |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,883 | 4,916 |
| Median Age | 44.5 | 44.1 |
| Median Household Income | £37,948.8 | £41,472 |
| Employment Rate | 61.2% | 62.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 69.8% | 75.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 40% | 41.4% |
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