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# Alton

Owner occupation accounted for 65.7% of homes in March 2021. Alton (East Hampshire) is in the United Kingdom; its population was 17,880 in March 2021. For Alton (East Hampshire), the employment rate was 59.8% in March 2021. Gigabit broadband availability was 92.2%.

## Answers

Deterministic answers rendered from this page's published values. The JSON twin carries the machine-readable answer objects.

### How many people live in Alton?

The published population was 17,880 people in March 2021.

- City-scope resident count. Density, foreign-resident counts and the country-wide figure are separate rows in the table below.
- Value: 17,880 people · Period: March 2021
- Claims: claim-dec68ed79eea
### Is the air quality good in Alton?

The annual PM2.5 mean is about 6.8 µg/m³ (2025) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³.

- Annual mean at the measuring site(s) serving the city; current-day readings differ.
- Value: 6.8 µg/m³ · Period: 2025
- Claims: claim-9c97f4824a25
### What is the unemployment rate in Alton?

The unemployment rate is 2.8 % (January 2023).

- Value: 2.8 % · Period: January 2023
- Claims: claim-a797d0a2c984
## Population

The city covered 5.5 km² in December 2022. Population density was 3,277.7 people per km² in 2021.

## Climate

Annual PM2.5 was 6.77 µg/m³ in 2025. Annual NO₂ was 6.81 µg/m³ in 2025. Annual PM10 was 11.2 µg/m³ in 2025.

## Facts

| Metric | metric_id | Value | Scope | Observed | Verified | Freshness | Lane | Source |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Foreign residents | `foreign_population_total` | 1,765 people | city | 2021-03-21 | 2026-07-15 | stale | verified | [1] |
| Population (built-up area) | `g01_population_total` | 17,880 people | per_bua | 2021-03-21 | 2026-07-06 | stale | supplemental | [1] |
| Population | `population_total` | 17,880 people | city | 2021-03-21 | 2026-07-15 | stale | verified | [1] |
| Dwellings | `g05_dwellings_total` | 7,905 count | per_bua | 2021-03-21 | 2026-07-05 | stale | supplemental | [1] |
| Gigabit broadband availability | `broadband_gigabit_availability_percent` | 92.2 % | place | not stated | 2026-07-15 | unknown | supplemental | [2] |
| Employment rate | `g03_employment_rate_pct` | 59.81 % | per_bua | 2021-03-21 | 2026-07-05 | stale | supplemental | [3] |
| Superfast broadband availability | `g10_superfast_broadband_availability_pct` | 98.72 % | place | not stated | 2026-07-15 | unknown | supplemental | [2] |
| Median gross salary (regional) | `salary_median_gross_regional_eur_month` | 3,996 EUR/month | city | 2024-12-31 | 2026-08-27 | stale | verified | [4] |
| Unemployment rate | `unemployment_total_percent` | 2.8 % | city | 2023-12-31 | 2026-08-26 | stale | verified | [5] |
| NO₂ — annual mean | `air_quality_no2_annual_ug_m3` | 6.81 µg/m³ | city | 2025 | 2026-07-15 | aging | verified | [6] |
| PM10 — annual mean | `air_quality_pm10_annual_ug_m3` | 11.22 µg/m³ | city | 2025 | 2026-07-15 | aging | verified | [7] |
| PM2.5 — annual mean | `air_quality_pm25_annual_ug_m3` | 6.77 µg/m³ | city | 2025 | 2026-07-15 | aging | verified | [8] |
| Average daytime high by month | `climate_monthly_high_c` | Jan 7.5 · Feb 8 · Mar 10.7 · Apr 13.8 · May 17 · Jun 19.9 · Jul 22.1 · Aug 21.8 · Sep 18.9 · Oct 14.7 · Nov 10.6 · Dec 7.9 °C | nearest_station | 1991-12-31 | 2026-08-05 | stale | verified | [9] |
| Average night-time low by month | `climate_monthly_low_c` | Jan 1.8 · Feb 1.7 · Mar 3 · Apr 4.6 · May 7.7 · Jun 10.6 · Jul 12.6 · Aug 12.5 · Sep 10.2 · Oct 7.7 · Nov 4.4 · Dec 2.1 °C | nearest_station | 1991-12-31 | 2026-08-05 | stale | verified | [10] |
| Average temperature by month | `climate_monthly_mean_c` | Jan 4.7 · Feb 4.8 · Mar 6.8 · Apr 9.2 · May 12.4 · Jun 15.2 · Jul 17.4 · Aug 17.2 · Sep 14.6 · Oct 11.2 · Nov 7.5 · Dec 5 °C | nearest_station | 1991-12-31 | 2026-08-05 | stale | verified | [11] |
| Average precipitation by month | `climate_monthly_precip_mm` | Jan 83.7 · Feb 61.1 · Mar 50.8 · Apr 54.5 · May 48.9 · Jun 53.3 · Jul 50.8 · Aug 58.4 · Sep 61 · Oct 87.5 · Nov 90.8 · Dec 82.4 mm | nearest_station | 1991-12-31 | 2026-08-05 | stale | verified | [12] |
| Average sunshine by month | `climate_monthly_sunshine_h` | Jan 63.7 · Feb 82.3 · Mar 126.6 · Apr 178.8 · May 214.2 · Jun 213.3 · Jul 220 · Aug 201.5 · Sep 157 · Oct 116.7 · Nov 72 · Dec 59.3 hours | nearest_station | 1991-12-31 | 2026-08-05 | stale | verified | [13] |
| Area | `area_km2` | 5.46 km² | per_bua | 2022-12 | 2026-07-06 | stale | supplemental | [1] |
| City area | `city_area_km2` | 5.46 km² | city | 2022-12 | 2026-07-15 | stale | verified | [14] |
| Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited | `col_internet_60mbps_eur_month` | 36.57 EUR/month | city | 2026-07-31 | 2026-07-31 | fresh | supplemental | [15] |
| Private kindergarten, monthly | `col_kindergarten_private_eur_month` | 2,344 EUR/month | city | 2026-07-31 | 2026-07-31 | fresh | supplemental | [15] |
| Mobile plan, 10 GB | `col_mobile_plan_10gb_eur_month` | 14.34 EUR/month | city | 2026-07-31 | 2026-07-31 | fresh | supplemental | [15] |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² home | `col_utilities_basic_85m2_eur_month` | 335.1 EUR/month | city | 2026-07-31 | 2026-07-31 | fresh | supplemental | [15] |
| Owner-occupied homes | `g02_owner_occupied_share_pct` | 65.66 % | per_bua | 2021-03-21 | 2026-07-05 | stale | supplemental | [1] |
| GP practices | `g04_gp_practice_count` | 2 count | per_bua | 2026-07-07 | 2026-07-07 | fresh | supplemental | [16] |
| GP practices per 10,000 residents | `g04_gp_practices_per_10k_population` | 1.12 per 10,000 people | per_bua | 2026-07-07 | 2026-07-07 | fresh | supplemental | [16] |
| Residents born abroad | `g05_foreign_born_share_pct` | 9.9 % | per_bua | 2021-03-21 | 2026-07-05 | stale | supplemental | [1] |
| G07 Bachelors Or Higher Share Pct | `g07_bachelors_or_higher_share_pct` | 34.9 % | city | 2021-12-31 | 2026-08-07 | stale | verified | [17] |
| Schools | `g07_school_count` | 10 count | per_bua | 2026-07-07 | 2026-07-07 | fresh | supplemental | [18] |
| Schools per 10,000 residents | `g07_schools_per_10k_population` | 5.59 per 10,000 people | per_bua | 2026-07-07 | 2026-07-07 | fresh | supplemental | [18] |
| Violent crime per 100,000 residents | `g08_violent_crime_rate_per_100k` | 3,082 per 100,000 | per_bua_polygon | 2026-04 | 2026-07-07 | fresh | supplemental | [19] |
| Burglary per 100,000 residents | `g09_burglary_rate_per_100k` | 184.6 per 100,000 | per_bua_polygon | 2026-04 | 2026-07-07 | fresh | supplemental | [19] |
| G09 Total Workers 16plus | `g09_total_workers_16plus` | 8,840 workers | city | 2021-12-31 | 2026-08-07 | stale | verified | [17] |
| Median age | `median_age_years` | 44 years | per_bua | 2021-03-21 | 2026-07-05 | stale | supplemental | [1] |
| Population density | `population_density_per_km2` | 3,278 people/km² | per_bua | 2021-03-21 | 2026-07-14 | stale | verified | [1] |
| Primary School Count | `primary_school_count` | 13 count | city | 2026-08-03 | 2026-08-03 | fresh | verified | [20] |
| School Count | `school_count` | 19 count | city | 2026-08-03 | 2026-08-03 | fresh | verified | [20] |
| Universities | `universities_count` | 0 count | city | 2026-08-03 | 2026-08-03 | fresh | verified | [21] |
| Airport Direct Destinations Count | `airport_direct_destinations_count` | 23 count | city | 2026-08-03 | 2026-08-03 | fresh | verified | [22] |
| Nearest Major Airport Distance Km | `nearest_major_airport_distance_km` | 35 km | city | 2026-08-03 | 2026-08-03 | fresh | verified | [23] |
| Nearest Major Airport Iata | `nearest_major_airport_iata` | SOU | city | 2026-08-03 | 2026-08-03 | fresh | verified | [23] |

Every row keeps the value, unit, geographic scope, observation date, verification date and the numbered source below. A missing metric means the city does not publish it; nothing is imputed.

## Public employment service

- [Jobcentre Plus](https://www.gov.uk/contact-jobcentre-plus) — Job Search, Unemployment Claim

This is a country-level service, not proof of a physical office in this city.

## Healthcare access

Migrants can receive medical care in Alton when the country-wide insurance or residence conditions are met. City capacity facts do not determine personal eligibility.

- Public healthcare access for foreign residents: Yes — [official source](https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health-and-social-care)

## Country-wide rules

Visa, benefit, tax and healthcare eligibility rules are published on the [United Kingdom country page](https://immigrationdb.com/countries/united-kingdom/).

## International community

Citizenship, country of birth, language and ancestry are kept as separate source-native dimensions.

### Country of birth

- Europe: EU countries: 780 (4.4%)
- Non-EU countries (including British Overseas): 985 (5.5%)
- Europe: United Kingdom: 16,110 (90.1%)
- Population universe: Usual residents living in the individual ONS Built-up Area on Census Day 21 March 2021
- Period: 2021 Census
- Source: https://www.ons.gov.uk/file?uri=/peoplepopulationandcommunity/housing/datasets/townsandcitiescharacteristicsofbuiltupareasenglandandwalescensus2021/2021/townsandcitiescharacteristicsofbuiltupareasenglandandwalescensus2021.xlsx

## Sources

1. Exact BUA non-UK-born population derived as the sum of the published Europe: EU countries and Non-EU countries (including British Overseas) counts. — Official source — https://www.ons.gov.uk/file?uri=/peoplepopulationandcommunity/housing/datasets/townsandcitiescharacteristicsofbuiltupareasenglandandwalescensus2021/2021/townsandcitiescharacteristicsofbuiltupareasenglandandwalescensus2021.xlsx
2. www.ofcom.org.uk — Independent source — https://www.ofcom.org.uk/phones-and-broadband/coverage-and-speeds/connected-nations-20252/data-downloads-2025
3. ONS Census 2021 towns and cities dataset Figure 9 individual BUA employment row for Abbots Langley and Kings Langley — Official source — https://www.ons.gov.uk/visualisations/dvc2257a/fig9/datadownload.xlsx
4. www.ons.gov.uk — Official source — https://www.ons.gov.uk/employmentandlabourmarket/peopleinwork/earningsandworkinghours/datasets/placeofresidencebylocalauthorityashetable8
5. www.ons.gov.uk — Official source — https://www.ons.gov.uk/explore-local-statistics/api/v1/data.csv?indicator=modelled-unemployment&geo=ltla&time=2023-01-01
6. official estimated total annual mean background concentration — Official source — https://uk-air.defra.gov.uk/data/laqm-background-maps.php?view=data&action=data&bkgrd-region=Southern_England&bkgrd-pollutant=no2&bkgrd-year=2025&year=2021
7. official estimated total annual mean background concentration — Official source — https://uk-air.defra.gov.uk/data/laqm-background-maps.php?view=data&action=data&bkgrd-region=Southern_England&bkgrd-pollutant=pm10&bkgrd-year=2025&year=2021
8. official estimated total annual mean background concentration — Official source — https://uk-air.defra.gov.uk/data/laqm-background-maps.php?view=data&action=data&bkgrd-region=Southern_England&bkgrd-pollutant=pm25&bkgrd-year=2025&year=2021
9. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI — Official source — https://www.nodc.noaa.gov/archive/arc0216/0253808/1.1/data/0-data/data-composite-primary-parameters/wmo_normals_9120_TMAX.csv
10. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI — Official source — https://www.nodc.noaa.gov/archive/arc0216/0253808/1.1/data/0-data/data-composite-primary-parameters/wmo_normals_9120_TMIN.csv
11. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI — Official source — https://www.nodc.noaa.gov/archive/arc0216/0253808/1.1/data/0-data/data-composite-primary-parameters/wmo_normals_9120_TAVG.csv
12. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI — Official source — https://www.nodc.noaa.gov/archive/arc0216/0253808/1.1/data/0-data/data-composite-primary-parameters/wmo_normals_9120_PRCP.csv
13. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI — Official source — https://www.nodc.noaa.gov/archive/arc0216/0253808/1.1/data/0-data/data-composite-primary-parameters/wmo_normals_9120_TSUN.csv
14. Exact 2022 Built Up Area polygon area for BUA22CD in EPSG:27700, converted from square metres to km2. — Official source — https://services1.arcgis.com/ESMARspQHYMw9BZ9/arcgis/rest/services/BUA_2022_GB/FeatureServer/0/query
15. Numbeo - Cost of Living in Alton (East Hampshire) (Wayback Machine capture 20260514034350) — Independent source — https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/in/Alton-United-Kingdom
16. NHS ODS GP Practices report + ONSPD Live postcode coordinates — Official source — https://digital.nhs.uk/services/organisation-data-service/data-search-and-export/csv-downloads/gp-and-gp-practice-related-data
17. Office for National Statistics — Official source — https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/housing/articles/townsandcitiescharacteristicsofbuiltupareas/census2021
18. DfE Get Information About Schools all establishments extract — Official source — https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/Downloads
19. data.police.uk all-crime polygon replay, filtered to Burglary — Official source — https://data.police.uk/api/crimes-street/all-crime
20. Department for Education (GIAS) — Official source — https://www.get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/Downloads
21. Office for Students — Official source — https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/for-providers/registering-with-the-ofs/the-ofs-register/
22. OpenFlights — Official source — https://raw.githubusercontent.com/jpatokal/openflights/master/data/routes.dat
23. OurAirports — Official source — https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv

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### APA

ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 14). Alton, United Kingdom: salary, cost of living, jobs, safety [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-8975a8c3d87026ab; version approved-static-8975a8c3d87026ab]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/uk/alton/ Retrieved 2026-09-14. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

### BibTeX

```bibtex
@misc{immigrationdb_immigrationdb_alton-united-kingdom-salary-cost-of-living-jobs-safety_10b71a45f2e7,
  author = {ImmigrationDB},
  title = {Alton, United Kingdom: salary, cost of living, jobs, safety},
  publisher = {ImmigrationDB},
  year = {2026},
  date = {2026-09-14},
  version = {approved-static-8975a8c3d87026ab},
  snapshot = {approved-static-8975a8c3d87026ab},
  url = {https://immigrationdb.com/cities/uk/alton/},
  note = {Retrieved 2026-09-14. ImmigrationDB compilation. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/},
}
```

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