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About

Alton Westbrooke ward encompasses the western residential neighbourhoods of Alton town. The area is characterised by housing estates developed primarily in the late 20th century, providing homes for local families and commuters. Its boundaries include significant green corridors like the Caker Stream, which flows towards the River Wey. The ward contains several schools and local shops, serving the immediate community's daily needs.

A notable landmark is the Church of St Mary the Virgin, a medieval building with a distinctive Norman tower visible across parts of the ward. The residential streets are generally quiet, with footpaths connecting to the town centre and surrounding countryside. Land use is predominantly domestic, with some light industrial premises located on its periphery near the A31 road.

Area overview

On average Alton Westbrooke has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 161 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.9× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. Approximately 15.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Alton Westbrooke is £58,730 per year. The median sale price in Alton Westbrooke is £309,000 (around £392 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £215,000 and £417,000. There are 2 schools in Alton Westbrooke: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Alton Westbrooke is home to around 2,807 people, with a population density of about 3,785.6 per km².

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
161
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
15.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Alton Westbrooke Population
2,807
Population density
3,785.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
87.64(+176%)
Anti-social behaviour
26.36(+114%)
Public order
19.59(+223%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.18(+104%)
Shoplifting
12.11(+52%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,558
91.16%
Other White
110
3.92%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
20
0.71%
Chinese
17
0.61%
Other Asian
15
0.53%
Total population: 2,806

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
923
37.61%
Level 3 (A level)
421
17.16%
No qualifications
365
14.87%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
347
14.14%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
203
8.27%
Total 16+ residents: 2,454

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
607
40.9%
Owns with a mortgage
330
22.24%
Private landlord or letting agency
272
18.33%
Other social rented
198
13.34%
Other forms of private rent
31
2.09%
Total households: 1,484

Property prices in Alton Westbrooke

Median price: £309,000
Price per sq ft: £392
Sales (last 12 months): 58
Typical range (middle 50%): £215K – £417K

Based on 58 recent sales, the median property price is £309,000 (about £392 per square foot) in Alton Westbrooke area, with individual transactions ranging from £92,000 up to £700,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Alton Westbrooke over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached7£625,000£471
Semi-Detached10£421,000£419
Terraced18£325,000£403
Flats23£185,000£309

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Alton Westbrooke

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Alton Westbrooke.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£657,500£170,000£308,000£302,500
2017£482,000£180,000£365,000£335,000
2018£472,500£300,000£320,000£290,000
2019£425,000£252,500£325,000£311,500
2020£580,000£204,000£352,500£293,500
2021£475,000£190,000£352,500£320,000
2022£685,000£190,000£365,000£346,750
2023£580,000£192,000£525,000£365,475
2024£579,000£205,000£537,500£347,500
2025£630,000£219,280£425,000£355,000
2026£515,000£200,000£409,750£320,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Alton Westbrooke.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Alton Westbrooke.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£378£302£396£342
2017£352£327£405£378
2018£323£436£378£394
2019£391£415£359£358
2020£406£303£384£357
2021£396£303£379£395
2022£475£328£404£411
2023£443£331£408£428
2024£418£361£385£446
2025£444£354£428£412
2026£526£321£435£401
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Alton Westbrooke.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Alton Westbrooke in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for East Hampshire district.

Band A£1,563
Band B£1,823
Band C£2,083
Band D£2,344
Band E£2,865
Band F£3,386
Band G£3,907
Band H£4,688

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Alton Westbrooke ward.

Local councillors

Emily Catherine Young

Alton Westbrooke - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Frequently asked questions about Alton Westbrooke

Is Alton Westbrooke safe?

Alton Westbrooke records about 161 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Alton Westbrooke?

The median sale price in Alton Westbrooke is £309,000 (about £392 per square foot) based on 58 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Alton Westbrooke?

Alton Westbrooke has 1 primary school (1 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is Alton Westbrooke?

Alton Westbrooke scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Alton Westbrooke sits around rank 19,142 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Alton Westbrooke?

The average household income in Alton Westbrooke is around £58,730 per year, and 15% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Alton Westbrooke?

Alton Westbrooke is represented by 1 elected councillor: Emily Catherine Young (Liberal Democrats).

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