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Alton (East Hampshire) vs Headley Down and Headley

Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.4 miles apart.

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The verdict

Property in Alton (east Hampshire) is about 21% cheaper on average. Headley Down And Headley has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Alton (east Hampshire) edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Alton (East Hampshire)

£552,588

Headley Down and Headley

£700,888

Crime Rate

Alton (East Hampshire)

43.6

Headley Down and Headley

43.4

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Alton (East Hampshire)

100.0%

Headley Down and Headley

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Alton (East Hampshire)

326.7

Headley Down and Headley

292.3

EPC Rating

Alton (East Hampshire)

72.5

Headley Down and Headley

72.6

Median Income

Alton (East Hampshire)

£37,949

Headley Down and Headley

£35,162

The average house price in Alton (east Hampshire) is £552,588, which is 21% less than Headley Down And Headley at £700,888. The most affordable entry point in Alton (east Hampshire) is a flat at £197,457, while in Headley Down And Headley it is a flat at £215,000.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: terraced homes are 25% pricier in Alton (east Hampshire) (£364,547 vs £291,750).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Headley Down And Headley prices grew faster — 26% vs 21%.

With 43.4 offences per 1,000 people, Headley Down And Headley is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Alton (east Hampshire)'s 43.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Alton (east Hampshire) is violent-crime, while in Headley Down And Headley it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Alton (east Hampshire) has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Headley Down And Headley. Alton (east Hampshire) has 8 schools in total, while Headley Down And Headley has 1.

Alton (East Hampshire) School Inspection Breakdown

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

Headley Down and Headley School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricAlton (East Hampshire)Headley Down and Headley
Total Schools81
Primary61
Secondary20
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Alton (east Hampshire) offers faster average downloads at 326.7 Mbps, compared to 292.3 Mbps in Headley Down And Headley. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.3% of premises in Alton (east Hampshire) and 94.8% in Headley Down And Headley. Gigabit availability stands at 58.4% in Alton (east Hampshire) and 49% in Headley Down And Headley.

Alton (east Hampshire) is the faster of the two by 12% on average download speed (327 vs 292 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Homes in Headley Down And Headley are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 72.6 (band C) versus 72.5 (band C) in Alton (east Hampshire). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,218 in Alton (east Hampshire) and £1,270 in Headley Down And Headley. 70.4% of homes in Alton (east Hampshire) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68.8% in Headley Down And Headley.

Alton (east Hampshire) has more energy-efficient housing — 70.4% reach band C or above, vs 68.8% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £37,948.8 in Alton (east Hampshire) and £35,162 in Headley Down And Headley. The median age is 44.5 in Alton (east Hampshire) and 46.9 in Headley Down And Headley. Employment rates stand at 61.2% in Alton (east Hampshire) and 59.5% in Headley Down And Headley. Owner-occupancy is 69.8% in Alton (east Hampshire) versus 73% in Headley Down And Headley.

IndicatorAlton (East Hampshire)Headley Down and Headley
Population17,8834,935
Median Age44.546.9
Median Household Income£37,948.8£35,162
Employment Rate61.2%59.5%
Owner Occupied69.8%73%
Degree-Level Qualified40%38.7%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Alton (east Hampshire) and Headley Down And Headley?
Alton (east Hampshire) and Headley Down And Headley are approximately 7.4 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Alton (east Hampshire) or Headley Down And Headley?
Alton (east Hampshire) is cheaper, with an average house price of £552,588.
Is Alton (east Hampshire) or Headley Down And Headley safer?
Headley Down And Headley has the lower crime rate at 43.4 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Alton (east Hampshire) or Headley Down And Headley?
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 Headley Down And Headley?
Alton (east Hampshire) has faster average broadband at 326.7 Mbps.

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