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Alton (East Hampshire) vs Hindhead

Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.2 miles apart.

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The verdict

Alton (east Hampshire) is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 36% lower. Hindhead 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

Hindhead

£858,436

Crime Rate

Alton (East Hampshire)

43.6

Hindhead

37.1

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Alton (East Hampshire)

100.0%

Hindhead

50.0%

Avg Download Speed

Alton (East Hampshire)

326.7

Hindhead

371.1

EPC Rating

Alton (East Hampshire)

72.5

Hindhead

70.6

Median Income

Alton (East Hampshire)

£37,949

Hindhead

£39,502

At £552,588, Alton (east Hampshire) undercuts Hindhead (£858,436) by around 36% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Alton (east Hampshire) is a flat at £197,457, while in Hindhead it is a flat at £243,295.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 37% pricier in Hindhead (£650,688 vs £412,156).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Hindhead prices grew faster — 85% vs 21%.

Hindhead has a crime rate of 37.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 18% lower than Alton (east Hampshire) at 43.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Alton (east Hampshire) is violent-crime, while in Hindhead it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

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

Of the 8 schools in Alton (east Hampshire), 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Hindhead, which has 2 schools, the figure is 50%.

Alton (East Hampshire) School Inspection Breakdown

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

Hindhead School Inspection Breakdown

50% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricAlton (East Hampshire)Hindhead
Total Schools82
Primary62
Secondary20
% Top two bands100%50%

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Hindhead averages 371.1 Mbps – ahead of Alton (east Hampshire)'s 326.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.3% of premises in Alton (east Hampshire) and 96.1% in Hindhead. Gigabit availability stands at 58.4% in Alton (east Hampshire) and 69.8% in Hindhead.

Hindhead is the faster of the two by 14% on average download speed (371 vs 327 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Energy efficiency favours Alton (east Hampshire), scoring 72.5 on average (band C) compared to 70.6 (band C) in Hindhead. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,218 in Alton (east Hampshire) and £1,368 in Hindhead. 70.4% of homes in Alton (east Hampshire) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.9% in Hindhead.

Alton (east Hampshire) has more energy-efficient housing — 70.4% reach band C or above, vs 60.9% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £39,502 in Hindhead and £37,948.8 in Alton (east Hampshire). The median age is 44.5 in Alton (east Hampshire) and 46.5 in Hindhead. Employment rates stand at 61.2% in Alton (east Hampshire) and 59% in Hindhead. Owner-occupancy is 69.8% in Alton (east Hampshire) versus 72.4% in Hindhead. Alton (east Hampshire) has a population of 17,883 and Hindhead has 6,444.

IndicatorAlton (East Hampshire)Hindhead
Population17,8836,444
Median Age44.546.5
Median Household Income£37,948.8£39,502
Employment Rate61.2%59%
Owner Occupied69.8%72.4%
Degree-Level Qualified40%42.7%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Alton (east Hampshire) and Hindhead?
Alton (east Hampshire) and Hindhead are approximately 10.2 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Alton (east Hampshire) or Hindhead?
Alton (east Hampshire) is cheaper, with an average house price of £552,588.
Is Alton (east Hampshire) or Hindhead safer?
Hindhead has the lower crime rate at 37.1 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Alton (east Hampshire) or Hindhead?
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 Hindhead?
Hindhead has faster average broadband at 371.1 Mbps.

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