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Alton

About

Alton ward is located in the Staffordshire Moorlands district, covering the village of Alton and surrounding rural areas. The ward is known for its proximity to Alton Towers, a major theme park that attracts visitors from across the UK. The area features a mix of residential properties, farmland, and woodland, with the Churnet Valley offering scenic landscapes.

The ward includes the historic Alton village, which has a range of local amenities such as shops, pubs, and schools. The area is well-connected by road, with the A52 providing links to nearby towns like Leek and Uttoxeter. Alton's rural character is balanced by its role as a tourist destination due to the theme park, bringing economic activity to the ward. The surrounding countryside provides opportunities for walking and outdoor recreation.

Area overview

On average Alton has very low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 91 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Alton is £40,900 per year. There are 1 schools in Alton: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
91
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
5%
Connectivity
N/A

All postcodes in Alton

ST104AF

Malthouse Road

ST104AS

Uttoxeter Road

ST104DH

Cedarhill

ST104FY

Cheadle North, Alton & Kingsley

ST104PD

Pearis Drive

ST103BW

Cheadle North, Alton & Kingsley

ST104AE

Smithy Bank

ST103AJ

Red Road

ST104BQ

Cedarhill

ST104BD

Cedarhill

ST104RP

Farley Lane

ST104AT

Pearis Drive

ST103HA

Cheadle North, Alton & Kingsley

ST104BH

Cedarhill

ST104BP

Toothill Lane

ST104BU

Red Road

ST104RB

Cedarhill

ST104BB

Hillrise

ST104BL

Dimble Lane

ST103BS

Ramshorn Road

ST104AA

Smithy Bank

ST104FJ

Malthouse Road

ST104BG

Battlesteads

ST104BW

Malthouse Road

ST104FU

Cheadle North, Alton & Kingsley

ST104AP

Hurstons Lane

ST104AZ

Saltersford Lane

ST103BL

Beelow Lane

ST104DB

Farley Lane

ST104DD

Farley Lane

ST103BQ

Farley Lane

ST104DA

Dimble Lane

ST104TT

Castle Hill Road

ST104AN

Back Lane

ST104BS

Horse Road

ST104AU

Saltersford Lane

ST104BJ

Dimble Lane

ST104AG

Malthouse Road

ST104RA

Cheadle North, Alton & Kingsley

ST103BJ

Waste Lane

ST104BT

Red Road

ST104DQ

Cheadle North, Alton & Kingsley

ST104AH

Castle Hill Road

ST104BE

Battlesteads

ST104DG

Cheadle North, Alton & Kingsley

ST104AX

Denstone Lane

ST104BA

Hillrise

ST104AB

Dimble Lane

ST104AQ

High Street

ST104DF

Cheadle North, Alton & Kingsley

ST104AD

Smithy Bank

ST104AY

Nabb Lane

ST104EY

Cheadle North, Alton & Kingsley

ST104FG

Denstone Lane

ST104AJ

Castle Hill Road

ST104BX

Malthouse Road

ST103BZ

Longshaw Lane

ST104BF

Battlesteads

ST104BN

Dimble Lane

ST104FL

Saltersford Lane

ST104AW

Headland Way

ST104BZ

Farley Lane

ST104AL

Wheel Lane

ST104AR

Lime Kiln Lane

ST104BY

Farley Lane

ST104DE

Alton Road

ST104DJ

Dimble Lane