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Alton - Best areas to live in 2026 (and areas to avoid map)

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Alton

A

Liveable Score

Excellent Area

B

Outdoor Spaces

B

Amenities

C

Transport

A+

Schools

Council	North East Derbyshire
Crime Rate	✓average
Demographics	🌻 Retirees

Is Alton right for you?

Interactive liveability map of Alton showing color-coded areas with Liveable Scores ranging from A+ (Outstanding - dark green) to C (Challenged - red). Crime hotspots are marked with red pulsing indicators in 3 locations. Alton boundary is outlined in blue.Map allows users to explore different neighborhoods and their liveability ratings within the area.

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C+

B

B+

A

A+

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Nearby Places

Press

village

1.1 km away

Littlemoor

village

1.3 km away

Ashover

village

1.7 km away

Holmgate

suburb

2.1 km away

Kelstedge

village

2.4 km away

Milltown

village

2.6 km away

Press

village

1.1 km away

Littlemoor

village

1.3 km away

Outdoor Spaces

Allotments

Allotments

Limited

Play Space

Play Space

Limited

Golf Course

Golf Course

Limited

Public Park

Public Park

Limited

Tennis Court

Tennis Court

Limited

Bowling Green

Bowling Green

Limited

Playing Field

Playing Field

Adequate

Local Amenities

Pubs & Bars

Pubs & Bars

Adequate

Restaurants & Cafes

Restaurants & Cafes

Limited

Retail Shopping

Retail Shopping

Limited

Supermarkets

Supermarkets

Limited

Takeaways

Takeaways

Limited

Transport Links

No train or motorway links found nearby

Schools

Outstanding

0 Schools

Good

7 Schools

Requires Improvement

0 Schools

Park House Primary School

Good

Grassmoor Primary School

Good

North Wingfield Primary and Nursery Academy

Good

Ashover Primary School

Good

Holmgate Primary School and Nursery

Good

Alton House Prices

The average house price in Alton is £285,000, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Alton house price trends over the last 30 years.

Sold house prices Alton graph showing house price trends over the last 30 years.

Average prices by property type

all dwelling types

£285,000

Detached house prices

£330,000

Semi-detached house prices

£230,000

Terraced house prices

£205,000

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alton a nice place to live?

Yes, Alton is an excellent place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of A. This means it is among the top places to live in East Midlands. It particularly appeals to retirees.

How safe is Alton?

Alton has a low crime rate of 64.7 crimes per 1,000 people, which is below the national average.

What are the best schools in Alton?

Alton has 6 schools nearby. Schools rated Good by Ofsted include Park House Primary School, Grassmoor Primary School, North Wingfield Primary and Nursery Academy.

What are the demographics of Alton?

The majority of residents in Alton identify as White (British) (97%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (97%). The most common religion is Christian (56%).