Alton (East Hampshire) vs Wrecclesham

Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.5 miles apart.

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The verdict

Overall, Alton (east Hampshire) offers lower property prices by roughly 14%. Wrecclesham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Alton (east Hampshire) edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

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Alton (East Hampshire)

£552,588

Wrecclesham

£641,545

Crime Rate

Alton (East Hampshire)

43.6

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Wrecclesham

37.2

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Alton (East Hampshire)

100.0%

Wrecclesham

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

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Alton (East Hampshire)

326.7

Wrecclesham

208.9

EPC Rating

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Alton (East Hampshire)

72.5

Wrecclesham

70.8

Median Income

Alton (East Hampshire)

£37,949

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Wrecclesham

£39,581

House Prices (2025)

Most affordable in South East

Buyers will find Alton (east Hampshire) more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £552,588 versus £641,545 in Wrecclesham. The most affordable entry point in Alton (east Hampshire) is a flat at £197,457, while in Wrecclesham it is a flat at £216,000.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 26% pricier in Wrecclesham (£557,338 vs £412,156).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Wrecclesham prices grew faster — 37% vs 21%.

Crime & Safety

Safest in South East

With 37.2 offences per 1,000 people, Wrecclesham is the safer of the two – 17% 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 Wrecclesham it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

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

Schools & Education

Best for schools in South East

School quality favours Alton (east Hampshire): 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Wrecclesham.

Alton (East Hampshire) School Inspection Breakdown

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

Wrecclesham School Inspection Breakdown

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

Metric	Alton (East Hampshire)	Wrecclesham
Total Schools	8	3
Primary	6	2
Secondary	2	1
% Top two bands	100%	100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Internet users in Alton (east Hampshire) enjoy 326.7 Mbps on average, while Wrecclesham lags behind at 208.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.3% of premises in Alton (east Hampshire) and 86.3% in Wrecclesham. Gigabit availability stands at 58.4% in Alton (east Hampshire) and 32.5% in Wrecclesham.

Alton (east Hampshire) is the faster of the two by 56% on average download speed (327 vs 209 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

The average EPC rating in Alton (east Hampshire) is band C (score 72.5), ahead of Wrecclesham's band C (score 70.8). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,218 in Alton (east Hampshire) and £1,286 in Wrecclesham. 70.4% of homes in Alton (east Hampshire) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.6% in Wrecclesham.

Alton (east Hampshire) has more energy-efficient housing — 70.4% reach band C or above, vs 64.6% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Alton (east Hampshire) has a population of 17,883 while Wrecclesham has 7,312. Median household income is £39,581 in Wrecclesham and £37,948.8 in Alton (east Hampshire). The median age is 44.5 in Alton (east Hampshire) and 44.8 in Wrecclesham. Employment rates stand at 61.2% in Alton (east Hampshire) and 59.9% in Wrecclesham.

Indicator	Alton (East Hampshire)	Wrecclesham
Population	17,883	7,312
Median Age	44.5	44.8
Median Household Income	£37,948.8	£39,581
Employment Rate	61.2%	59.9%
Owner Occupied	69.8%	71.7%
Degree-Level Qualified	40%	42.7%

Location

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Alton (east Hampshire) and Wrecclesham?

Alton (east Hampshire) and Wrecclesham are approximately 7.5 miles apart as the crow flies.

Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Alton (east Hampshire) or Wrecclesham?

Alton (east Hampshire) is cheaper, with an average house price of £552,588.

Is Alton (east Hampshire) or Wrecclesham safer?

Wrecclesham has the lower crime rate at 37.2 per 1,000 residents.

Which has better schools, Alton (east Hampshire) or Wrecclesham?

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 Wrecclesham?

Alton (east Hampshire) has faster average broadband at 326.7 Mbps.

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