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East Hampshire

About

East Hampshire is a district in South East England, covering an area of 514 square kilometres. It includes the market towns of Alton and Petersfield, along with numerous villages and rural communities. The district is known for its mix of rolling countryside, farmland, and sections of the South Downs National Park. The A3 and A31 roads provide key transport links to London and the south coast.

The area has a strong agricultural heritage, with vineyards and farms contributing to the local economy. East Hampshire also features historic sites like Jane Austen’s House in Chawton and the ruins of Basing House. The district offers outdoor activities such as hiking and cycling, with trails through the South Downs and Queen Elizabeth Country Park.

Area overview

On average East Hampshire has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 49 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in East Hampshire is £56,545 per year. There are 60 schools in East Hampshire: 43 primary (2 Outstanding and 36 Good) and 6 secondary (2 Outstanding and 4 Good).

Crime rate

4/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

3/10

Income level

6/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

East Hampshire Population

125,746

Population density

244.4 per km²

Demographics

British

113,814

90.51%

Other White

5,069

4.03%

Other Asian

971

0.77%

White and Asian (mixed)

868

0.69%

Irish

749

0.6%

Total population: 125,742

Housing

Owns outright

21,080

39.99%

Owns with a mortgage

17,391

32.99%

Private landlord or letting agency

5,692

10.8%

Other social rented

5,687

10.79%

Other forms of private rent

1,184

2.25%

Total households: 52,719

Property prices in East Hampshire

Based on 1,600 recent sales, the median property price is £420,375 in East Hampshire area, with individual transactions ranging from £79,950 up to £3,100,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 East Hampshire over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	620	£635,000	£375,000	£495,000	£801,250	£1,400,750
Flats	232	£215,000	£99,100	£170,000	£268,499	£390,000
Semi-Detached	386	£400,000	£275,250	£350,000	£469,988	£651,125
Terraced	362	£339,975	£218,620	£295,000	£400,000	£590,000

10 years median price trend in East Hampshire

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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