Alton (East Hampshire) vs Hartley Wintney
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Alton (east Hampshire) is about 3% cheaper on average. For families, Alton (east Hampshire) edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Alton (East Hampshire)
£552,588
Hartley Wintney
£570,716
Crime Rate
Alton (East Hampshire)
43.6
Hartley Wintney
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Alton (East Hampshire)
100.0%
Hartley Wintney
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Alton (East Hampshire)
326.7
Hartley Wintney
327.1
EPC Rating
Alton (East Hampshire)
72.5
Hartley Wintney
71.9
Median Income
Alton (East Hampshire)
£37,949
Hartley Wintney
£38,134
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Alton (east Hampshire) is £552,588, which is 3% less than Hartley Wintney at £570,716. The most affordable entry point in Alton (east Hampshire) is a flat at £197,457, while in Hartley Wintney it is a flat at £221,769.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 27% pricier in Hartley Wintney (£568,412 vs £412,156).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Alton (east Hampshire) prices grew faster — 21% vs 0%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime rate data is not available for both Alton (east Hampshire) and Hartley Wintney 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 Hartley Wintney. Alton (east Hampshire) has 8 schools in total, while Hartley Wintney has 2.
Alton (East Hampshire) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 8 schools (6 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Hartley Wintney School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Alton (East Hampshire) | Hartley Wintney |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 8 | 2 |
| Primary | 6 | 2 |
| Secondary | 2 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Hartley Wintney offers faster average downloads at 327.1 Mbps, compared to 326.7 Mbps in Alton (east Hampshire). Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.3% of premises in Alton (east Hampshire) and 86% in Hartley Wintney. Gigabit availability stands at 58.4% in Alton (east Hampshire) and 60.8% in Hartley Wintney.
Hartley Wintney is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (327 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 71.9 (band C) in Hartley Wintney. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,218 in Alton (east Hampshire) and £1,150 in Hartley Wintney. 70.4% of homes in Alton (east Hampshire) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 69.2% in Hartley Wintney.
Alton (east Hampshire) has more energy-efficient housing — 70.4% reach band C or above, vs 69.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £38,133.8 in Hartley Wintney and £37,948.8 in Alton (east Hampshire). The median age is 44.5 in Alton (east Hampshire) and 41.7 in Hartley Wintney. Employment rates stand at 61.2% in Alton (east Hampshire) and 63.5% in Hartley Wintney. Owner-occupancy is 69.8% in Alton (east Hampshire) versus 66.7% in Hartley Wintney.
| Indicator | Alton (East Hampshire) | Hartley Wintney |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,883 | 3,465 |
| Median Age | 44.5 | 41.7 |
| Median Household Income | £37,948.8 | £38,133.8 |
| Employment Rate | 61.2% | 63.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 69.8% | 66.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 40% | 40.8% |
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