Town Pop. 14,917

Living in Alton (East Hampshire): Liveability Score 59/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Alton (East Hampshire) is 59/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is healthcare: 51/100 against a national town median of 18/100. No other settlement in the GU34 postcode district scores higher. Alton (East Hampshire) leads all 12.

Notably, nothing falls below 49/100. Most UK towns have at least one category in the 30s or worse. It scores 7 points above the GU34 postcode district as a whole, which averages 52/100. On healthcare specifically, Alton (East Hampshire) sits 12 points above the GU34 district figure of 39/100. For the surrounding area, see GU34 postcode district.

59
OUT OF 100
Average
Score for:

Settlement area

The built-up area boundary and the postcodes its score is averaged from, each shaded by its own score. Clustered pins are other settlements. Tap one to view or compare it, or zoom in to reveal more.

Loading map…

Each postcode is coloured by its own overall score on the default weighting. Scores are filled in as postcodes get searched on the site, so a blue dot just means that postcode hasn't been scored yet.

Alton (East Hampshire) scores 59 but individual postcodes tell the full story

See the exact score for any postcode, side by side with Alton (East Hampshire).
Or compare:
GU34 1AA GU34 2AA GU34 3AA GU34 4AA GU34 5AA GU34 9BH GU34

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
78
83.1 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 555 crimes
↑ 12% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 157 crimes
↓ 31% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 108 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 87 crimes
↓ 11% below national average
Other theft 77 crimes
↓ 16% below national average
other 256 crimes
Highest-crime locations
Loading map…
  1. 1 Parking Area 166 crimes
  2. 2 Winchester Road 53 crimes
  3. 3 Petrol Station 50 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
68
Air Quality NO₂ 6.2 · PM2.5 6.2 · PM10 9.9 µg/m³
75
Green Space 52
Parks Ample 10
Sports Pitches Ample 6
Allotments Ample 4
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts Ample 11
Bowling Greens Adequate 2
Playgrounds Adequate 6

Services

Schools
52
Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 12 in area
1Outstanding9Good2Ungraded
  • Treloar SchoolSpecial · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • Alton Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Amery Hill SchoolSecondary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Andrews' Endowed Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Anstey Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Bushy Leaze Early Years CentreNursery · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Chawton Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Eggar's SchoolSecondary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Saint Lawrence Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Wootey Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Healthcare
51
A&E departmentsBasingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital9.1 mi
Frimley Park Hospital14.3 mi
Royal Hampshire County Hospital15.3 mi
Hospital waitsHampshire And Isle Of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust0.3 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks70%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.3%
2 GP surgeries in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,117 patients per GP
5dentists4pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
56
Full fibre (FTTP)60.6%
available across East Hampshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
91.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
93.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 515 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
71
Employment rate58.9%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.9%Unemployed2.6%Retired26.1%Student3.7%Other inactive8.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial45%Skilled & technical31.6%Routine & elementary23.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.8%Level 3 (A levels)17.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)38.1%Apprenticeship4.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership67.7%
Among the least-deprived 27% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
50
Council tax East Hampshire · 2026-27
A £1,563
B £1,823
C £2,084
D £2,344
E £2,865
F £3,386
G £3,907
H £4,688
Energy Southern England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band C
Water Southern Water
Average bill regional £683/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
49
Alton 0.4 mi
Bentley 5.1 mi
Liss 8.2 mi
J5 M3 8.2 mi
J6 M3 8.3 mi
J6 M3 8.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
50
Pubs & Bars Ample 14
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 27
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 12
Retail Shopping Ample 121
Takeaways Ample 14
Fitness Ample 7

Places like Alton (East Hampshire) Pro

Pick the categories you want to beat. Pro members see the most similar settlements that score higher in all of them.

Find somewhere like Alton (East Hampshire), but with a higher score in …

ProSimilar settlements is a Pro featureUpgrade to Pro

House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £365,000 140
Detached £612,500 32
Semi-detached £385,000 39
Terraced £338,750 34
Flat / Maisonette £222,000 35
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£175k £345k £520k £690k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Holybourne 58 1.3 mi away ⇄
Beech 41 1.8 mi away ⇄
East Worldham 42 2.2 mi away ⇄
Upper Farringdon 42 2.7 mi away ⇄
Lower Farringdon 42 2.9 mi away ⇄
Upper Froyle 38 3.1 mi away ⇄
Bentworth 41 3.2 mi away ⇄
Lasham 46 3.4 mi away ⇄
Oakhanger 37 3.9 mi away ⇄
Medstead 50 4.0 mi away ⇄
Selborne 37 4.0 mi away ⇄
Four Marks 46 4.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Alton (East Hampshire) a nice place to live?

Alton (East Hampshire) is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Alton (East Hampshire) is 59/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Alton (East Hampshire)?

Alton (East Hampshire) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 78/100. There were 1,240 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Alton (East Hampshire)?

Among the top-rated schools in Alton (East Hampshire) are Treloar School, Alton Infant School and Amery Hill School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 12 rated schools in Alton (East Hampshire) in total.

What are house prices like in Alton (East Hampshire)?

The current median house price in Alton (East Hampshire) is £365,000, around 28% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £612,500, semi-detached £385,000, terraced £338,750, flat £222,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 6%. There were 140 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Alton (East Hampshire) in context

See where Alton (East Hampshire) ranks among the best places to live in Hampshire

Postcode districts in Alton (East Hampshire)

GU34 52 ⇄

Check your exact postcode

Get a personalised score for any UK postcode, tailored to what matters most to you.

Score my postcode