Addlestone vs Aldershot
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.5 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Aldershot wins on house prices with a 24% gap. For families, Addlestone edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Addlestone
£446,654
Aldershot
£360,986
Crime Rate
Addlestone
70.8
Aldershot
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Addlestone
100.0%
Aldershot
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Addlestone
438.2
Aldershot
429
EPC Rating
Addlestone
73
Aldershot
71.5
Median Income
Addlestone
£38,797
Aldershot
£33,596
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £360,986, Aldershot undercuts Addlestone (£446,654) by around 24% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Addlestone is a flat at £244,519, while in Aldershot it is a flat at £190,010.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 29% pricier in Addlestone (£495,925 vs £383,603).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Aldershot prices grew faster — 28% vs 12%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime rate data is not available for both Addlestone and Aldershot at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South EastOf the 4 schools in Addlestone, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Aldershot, which has 9 schools, the figure is 100%.
Addlestone School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Aldershot School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 9 schools (8 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Addlestone | Aldershot |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 9 |
| Primary | 3 | 8 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Addlestone averages 438.2 Mbps – ahead of Aldershot's 429.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.1% of premises in Addlestone and 95.2% in Aldershot. Gigabit availability stands at 83.6% in Addlestone and 83.8% in Aldershot.
Addlestone is the faster of the two by 2% on average download speed (438 vs 429 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Addlestone leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 73 (C), while Aldershot averages 71.5 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,074 in Addlestone and £1,049 in Aldershot. 69.6% of homes in Addlestone have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 69.4% in Aldershot.
Addlestone has more energy-efficient housing — 69.6% reach band C or above, vs 69.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £38,796.5 in Addlestone and £33,596 in Aldershot. The median age is 42.2 in Addlestone and 40.4 in Aldershot. Owner-occupancy is 66.4% in Addlestone versus 60.5% in Aldershot. Employment rates stand at 61% in Addlestone and 65.6% in Aldershot.
| Indicator | Addlestone | Aldershot |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,748 | 39,827 |
| Median Age | 42.2 | 40.4 |
| Median Household Income | £38,796.5 | £33,596 |
| Employment Rate | 61% | 65.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.4% | 60.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 40% | 29.8% |
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