Ward in East Hampshire, Hampshire, England
| Coordinates: | 51.154, -0.972 |
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| OS grid ref: | SU 72 39 |
| Dialling code: | 01420 (Alton) |
Alton Eastbrooke sits on the eastern side of the market town of Alton in the district of East Hampshire, Hampshire, England. It is largely residential, with a mix of post‑war and newer housing that backs onto open countryside, so residents enjoy easy access to walking routes into the surrounding downland and greenbelt, including the South Downs within a short drive.
The ward benefits from its proximity to Alton town centre - known for its market and local shops - and to local attractions such as the heritage Watercress Line; nearby Chawton draws literary visitors for its Jane Austen connections. Economically it leans on local services and small businesses, with many residents commuting to larger centres, and the community is punctuated by active neighbourhood groups, schools and parish activities that reflect a fairly settled, family‑oriented population.
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