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About

Alton ward encompasses a primarily rural landscape within the Staffordshire Moorlands. It includes the villages of Alton and Farley, along with surrounding farmland and woodland. The area is characterised by its position within the Churnet Valley, with the River Churnet flowing through it. The local economy has historical ties to agriculture and the former cotton milling industry along the river's course.

The ward's most prominent feature is the Gothic revival Alton Towers, a significant historic estate. While the famous theme park lies just outside the ward's boundary, the castle and its gardens are a central landmark. The area also contains sections of the Churnet Valley Railway and the Caldon Canal, which follow the river through wooded slopes and former industrial sites.

Area overview

On average Alton has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 73 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 4.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Alton is £48,152 per year. There are 1 schools in Alton: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Alton is home to around 1,356 people, with a population density of about 75.6 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
73
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
4.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Alton Population
1,356
Population density
75.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
42.04(+10%)
Other theft
11.06(+93%)
Public order
6.64(+9%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.9(-18%)
Shoplifting
4.42(-49%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
1,308
96.39%
Other White
16
1.18%
Irish
12
0.88%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
4
0.29%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
3
0.22%
Total population: 1,357

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
459
38.8%
No qualifications
194
16.4%
Level 3 (A level)
176
14.88%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
170
14.37%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
103
8.71%
Total 16+ residents: 1,183

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
334
56.61%
Owns with a mortgage
155
26.27%
Private landlord or letting agency
56
9.49%
Other social rented
20
3.39%
Other forms of private rent
15
2.54%
Total households: 590

Property prices in Alton

Based on 28 recent sales, the median property price is £393,000 in Alton area, with individual transactions ranging from £168,000 up to £950,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Alton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached18£495,000
Semi-Detached7£315,000
Terraced3£171,497

10 years median price trend in Alton

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Alton.

All postcodes in Alton

ST104BE

Battlesteads

ST104PD

Pearis Drive

ST103BW

Alton

ST103AJ

Red Road

ST104AE

Smithy Bank

ST104BQ

Cedar Hill

ST104BD

Cheadle Road

ST104RP

Alton Towers

ST103HA

Rue Hill

ST104BU

Red Road

ST104AT

Uttoxeter Road

ST104BH

Cheadle Road

ST104BP

Toothill Lane

ST104RB

Threapwood

ST104BL

Dimble Lane

ST104BB

Shirley Drive

ST103BS

Ramshorn Road

ST104AA

Smithy Bank

ST104FJ

Quixhill Lane

ST104FU

Orchard Lane

ST104BG

The Dale

ST104BW

Malthouse Road

ST104AZ

Tythe Barn

ST104AP

Hurstons Lane

ST103BL

Beelow Lane

ST104DB

Farley Lane

ST104DD

Station Road

ST103BQ

Farley

ST104TT

Castle Hill Road

ST104DA

The Orchard

ST104AN

Back Lane

ST104BS

Horse Road

ST104AU

Saltersford Lane

ST104BJ

Knight Lane

ST104AG

Malthouse Road

ST104RA

Alton Road

ST103BJ

Wootton Lane

ST104BT

Rakesdale

ST104DQ

Alton

ST104DG

Alton

ST104AH

Castle Hill Road

ST104AX

Denstone Lane

ST104BA

Hillrise

ST104DF

Bradley In The Moors

ST104AB

Knight Lane

ST104AQ

High Street

ST104AD

Smithy Bank

ST104FG

Denstone Lane

ST104AY

Nabb Lane

ST104EY

Tythe Barn Road

ST103BZ

Ramshorn Road

ST104BX

Red Road

ST104FL

Meadowside View

ST104AJ

Castle Hill Road

ST104BF

Flag Tower View

ST104BN

Gallows Green

ST103AR

Alton

ST104AW

Town Head

ST104BZ

Farley Lane

ST104AL

Wheel Lane

ST104AR

Lime Kiln Lane

ST104BY

Station Road

ST104DJ

Glen Drive

ST104DE

Denstone Lane

ST104AF

New Road

ST104AS

Gladstone Terrace

ST104DH

Cheadle Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.