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

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Alton

B+

Liveable Score

Very Good Area

B+

Outdoor Spaces

B+

Amenities

C

Transport

B

Schools

Council	Staffordshire Moorlands
Crime Rate	✓Low for a West Midlands village 65% below the national average.

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 2 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+

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A+

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Nearby Places

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2.8 km away

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3.3 km away

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3.5 km away

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4.0 km away

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4.5 km away

Ellastone

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4.5 km away

Denstone

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2.8 km away

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3.3 km away

Outdoor Spaces

Allotments

Allotments

Adequate

Play Space

Play Space

Sparse

Golf Course

Golf Course

Limited

Public Park

Public Park

Ample

Tennis Court

Tennis Court

Limited

Bowling Green

Bowling Green

Limited

Playing Field

Playing Field

Sparse

Local Amenities

Pubs & Bars

Pubs & Bars

Ample

Restaurants & Cafes

Restaurants & Cafes

Limited

Retail Shopping

Retail Shopping

Adequate

Supermarkets

Supermarkets

Limited

Takeaways

Takeaways

Limited

Transport Links

No train or motorway links found nearby

Schools

Outstanding

0 Schools

Good

4 Schools

Requires Improvement

0 Schools

The Faber Catholic Primary School

Good

The Valley Primary School

Good

Dove CofE Academy

Good

Ryecroft CofE Middle School

Good

All Saints CofE Academy Denstone

Good

Alton House Prices

The average house price in Alton is £254,990, 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

£254,990

Detached house prices

£416,542

Semi-detached house prices

£214,396

Terraced house prices

£187,292

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alton a nice place to live?

Yes, Alton is a very good place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of B+. This means it ranks highly among places in Staffordshire.

How safe is Alton?

Alton has a low crime rate for a West Midlands village, with around 26 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 65% below the national average, and 62% below the Staffordshire average.

What are the best schools in Alton?

Alton has 4 schools nearby. Schools rated Good by Ofsted include The Faber Catholic Primary School, The Valley Primary School, Dove CofE Academy.

What are the demographics of Alton?

The majority of residents in Alton identify as White (British) (96%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (97%). The most common religion is Christian (66%).