Ward in East Hampshire, Hampshire, England
| Coordinates: | 51.146, -0.969 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | SU 72 39 |
| Dialling code: | 01420 (Alton) |
Alton Ashdell is a ward within East Hampshire in Hampshire, England, sitting on the fringe of the market town of Alton. The area mixes suburban streets with patches of greenbelt and farmland, enjoying close access to town shops and services and to the nearby South Downs National Park. Transport links are convenient for a semi-rural ward: Alton station connects towards London and the preserved Watercress Line to Alresford is a local attraction.
Locally the ward reflects the town’s market‑town character - a blend of commuters, families and older residents supported by small businesses, schools and community groups. The wider Alton area has interesting historic connections, from Civil War skirmishes to nearby Chawton, famed for its association with Jane Austen, and those layers of history and community life still shape events and local identity today.
GU34 2YT, GU34 2TA, GU34 2QQ, GU34 2TP, GU34 2PQ, GU34 2TZ, GU34 2QJ, GU34 2TG, GU34 2QS … See all