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Alton (East Hampshire) vs Fleet

Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.6 miles apart.

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The verdict

Overall, Fleet offers lower property prices by roughly 9%. For families, Alton (east Hampshire) edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Alton (East Hampshire)

£552,588

Fleet

£505,680

Crime Rate

Alton (East Hampshire)

43.6

Fleet

N/A

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Alton (East Hampshire)

100.0%

Fleet

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Alton (East Hampshire)

326.7

Fleet

416.7

EPC Rating

Alton (East Hampshire)

72.5

Fleet

72.3

Median Income

Alton (East Hampshire)

£37,949

Fleet

£41,472

The average house price in Fleet is £505,680, which is 9% less than Alton (east Hampshire) at £552,588. The most affordable entry point in Alton (east Hampshire) is a flat at £197,457, while in Fleet it is a flat at £225,381.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 14% pricier in Fleet (£477,545 vs £412,156).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Fleet prices grew faster — 22% vs 21%.

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

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Alton (east Hampshire) has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Fleet. Alton (east Hampshire) has 8 schools in total, while Fleet has 11.

Alton (East Hampshire) School Inspection Breakdown

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

Fleet School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 11 schools (9 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricAlton (East Hampshire)Fleet
Total Schools811
Primary69
Secondary22
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Fleet offers faster average downloads at 416.7 Mbps, compared to 326.7 Mbps in Alton (east Hampshire). Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.3% of premises in Alton (east Hampshire) and 97.8% in Fleet. Gigabit availability stands at 58.4% in Alton (east Hampshire) and 80.5% in Fleet.

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

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Homes in Alton (east Hampshire) are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 72.5 (band C) versus 72.3 (band C) in Fleet. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,218 in Alton (east Hampshire) and £1,212 in Fleet. 70.4% of homes in Alton (east Hampshire) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 72.1% in Fleet.

Fleet 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 Fleet and £37,948.8 in Alton (east Hampshire). The median age is 44.5 in Alton (east Hampshire) and 44.1 in Fleet. Employment rates stand at 61.2% in Alton (east Hampshire) and 62.8% in Fleet. Owner-occupancy is 69.8% in Alton (east Hampshire) versus 75.7% in Fleet.

IndicatorAlton (East Hampshire)Fleet
Population17,88337,800
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 Fleet?
Alton (east Hampshire) and Fleet are approximately 10.6 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Alton (east Hampshire) or Fleet?
Fleet is cheaper, with an average house price of £505,680.
Is Alton (east Hampshire) or Fleet safer?
Crime rate data is not available for both towns at this time.
Which has better schools, Alton (east Hampshire) or Fleet?
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 Fleet?
Fleet has faster average broadband at 416.7 Mbps.

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