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Alton (East Hampshire) vs Odiham

Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.2 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

Odiham

£568,272

Crime Rate

Alton (East Hampshire)

43.6

Odiham

N/A

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Alton (East Hampshire)

100.0%

Odiham

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Alton (East Hampshire)

326.7

Odiham

261.8

EPC Rating

Alton (East Hampshire)

72.5

Odiham

72.4

Median Income

Alton (East Hampshire)

£37,949

Odiham

£38,247

The average house price in Alton (east Hampshire) is £552,588, which is 3% less than Odiham at £568,272. The most affordable entry point in Alton (east Hampshire) is a flat at £197,457, while in Odiham it is a flat at £267,812.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: flat homes are 26% pricier in Odiham (£267,812 vs £197,457).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Alton (east Hampshire) prices grew faster — 21% vs -4%.

Crime rate data is not available for both Alton (east Hampshire) and Odiham 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 Odiham. Alton (east Hampshire) has 8 schools in total, while Odiham has 3.

Alton (East Hampshire) School Inspection Breakdown

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

Odiham School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricAlton (East Hampshire)Odiham
Total Schools83
Primary62
Secondary21
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Alton (east Hampshire) offers faster average downloads at 326.7 Mbps, compared to 261.8 Mbps in Odiham. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.3% of premises in Alton (east Hampshire) and 91% in Odiham. Gigabit availability stands at 58.4% in Alton (east Hampshire) and 44.4% in Odiham.

Alton (east Hampshire) is the faster of the two by 25% on average download speed (327 vs 262 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 72.4 (band C) in Odiham. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,218 in Alton (east Hampshire) and £1,224 in Odiham. 70.4% of homes in Alton (east Hampshire) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 70.8% in Odiham.

Odiham has more energy-efficient housing — 70.8% reach band C or above, vs 70.4% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £38,247 in Odiham and £37,948.8 in Alton (east Hampshire). The median age is 44.5 in Alton (east Hampshire) and 44.4 in Odiham. Employment rates stand at 61.2% in Alton (east Hampshire) and 62.3% in Odiham. Owner-occupancy is 69.8% in Alton (east Hampshire) versus 71.2% in Odiham.

IndicatorAlton (East Hampshire)Odiham
Population17,8835,091
Median Age44.544.4
Median Household Income£37,948.8£38,247
Employment Rate61.2%62.3%
Owner Occupied69.8%71.2%
Degree-Level Qualified40%38.4%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Alton (east Hampshire) and Odiham?
Alton (east Hampshire) and Odiham are approximately 7.2 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Alton (east Hampshire) or Odiham?
Alton (east Hampshire) is cheaper, with an average house price of £552,588.
Is Alton (east Hampshire) or Odiham safer?
Crime rate data is not available for both towns at this time.
Which has better schools, Alton (east Hampshire) or Odiham?
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 Odiham?
Alton (east Hampshire) has faster average broadband at 326.7 Mbps.

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