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Alton

City in Hampshire, United Kingdom

Overview

Alton is a charming market town in Hampshire, set amid rolling countryside and renowned for its literary connections to Jane Austen. With its mix of historic architecture, lively local life, and access to the South Downs, Alton offers both relaxation and adventure for visitors. The town is a gateway to scenic walks, cultural heritage, and traditional English hospitality.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Two Tier County
Hampshire
Population
19,429
Time Zone
Europe/London
Coordinates
51.15°, -0.97°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
85
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$2,678
Local Cost
$1,630
Local Income
$2,350
Cashless
85
English
100
Temperature
10.7°C
Summer Avg
16.9°C
Winter Avg
5.1°C
Record High
33.7°C
Record Low
-7.4°C
Humidity
85%
Precipitation
779 mm
Internet Speed
193 Mbps
Upload
52 Mbps
Latency
7 ms
City Vibrancy
38
Coworking
0
Cafes
16
Nightlife
13
Parks
9
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
ODH
Distance
10 km

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Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 94 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 1 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-04-05.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 80/100.

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