Alton (East Hampshire) vs Fleet
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.6 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe 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 & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime rate data is not available for both Alton (east Hampshire) and Fleet at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South EastAlton (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.
| Metric | Alton (East Hampshire) | Fleet |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 8 | 11 |
| Primary | 6 | 9 |
| Secondary | 2 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 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.
| Indicator | Alton (East Hampshire) | Fleet |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,883 | 37,800 |
| 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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