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Alton (East Hampshire) vs Hartley Wintney

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

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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

The 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 rate data is not available for both Alton (east Hampshire) and Hartley Wintney 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 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.

MetricAlton (East Hampshire)Hartley Wintney
Total Schools82
Primary62
Secondary20
% Top two bands100%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.

IndicatorAlton (East Hampshire)Hartley Wintney
Population17,8833,465
Median Age44.541.7
Median Household Income£37,948.8£38,133.8
Employment Rate61.2%63.5%
Owner Occupied69.8%66.7%
Degree-Level Qualified40%40.8%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Alton (east Hampshire) and Hartley Wintney?
Alton (east Hampshire) and Hartley Wintney are approximately 11.2 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Alton (east Hampshire) or Hartley Wintney?
Alton (east Hampshire) is cheaper, with an average house price of £552,588.
Is Alton (east Hampshire) or Hartley Wintney safer?
Crime rate data is not available for both towns at this time.
Which has better schools, Alton (east Hampshire) or Hartley Wintney?
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 Hartley Wintney?
Hartley Wintney has faster average broadband at 327.1 Mbps.

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