Aldershot vs Alton (East Hampshire)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Aldershot is about 35% cheaper on average. For families, Aldershot edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Aldershot
£360,986
Alton (East Hampshire)
£552,588
Crime Rate
Aldershot
N/A
Alton (East Hampshire)
43.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aldershot
100.0%
Alton (East Hampshire)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Aldershot
429
Alton (East Hampshire)
326.7
EPC Rating
Aldershot
71.5
Alton (East Hampshire)
72.5
Median Income
Aldershot
£33,596
Alton (East Hampshire)
£37,949
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Aldershot is £360,986, which is 35% less than Alton (east Hampshire) at £552,588. The most affordable entry point in Aldershot is a flat at £190,010, while in Alton (east Hampshire) it is a flat at £197,457.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 24% pricier in Alton (east Hampshire) (£760,896 vs £577,410).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Aldershot prices grew faster — 28% vs 21%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime rate data is not available for both Aldershot and Alton (east Hampshire) at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South EastAldershot has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Alton (east Hampshire). Aldershot has 9 schools in total, while Alton (east Hampshire) has 8.
Aldershot School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 9 schools (8 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Alton (East Hampshire) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 8 schools (6 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Aldershot | Alton (East Hampshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 9 | 8 |
| Primary | 8 | 6 |
| Secondary | 1 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Aldershot offers faster average downloads at 429.0 Mbps, compared to 326.7 Mbps in Alton (east Hampshire). Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.2% of premises in Aldershot and 90.3% in Alton (east Hampshire). Gigabit availability stands at 83.8% in Aldershot and 58.4% in Alton (east Hampshire).
Aldershot is the faster of the two by 31% on average download speed (429 vs 327 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Alton (east Hampshire) are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 72.5 (band C) versus 71.5 (band C) in Aldershot. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,049 in Aldershot and £1,218 in Alton (east Hampshire). 69.4% of homes in Aldershot have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 70.4% in Alton (east Hampshire).
Alton (east Hampshire) has more energy-efficient housing — 70.4% reach band C or above, vs 69.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £37,948.8 in Alton (east Hampshire) and £33,596 in Aldershot. The median age is 40.4 in Aldershot and 44.5 in Alton (east Hampshire). Employment rates stand at 65.6% in Aldershot and 61.2% in Alton (east Hampshire). Owner-occupancy is 60.5% in Aldershot versus 69.8% in Alton (east Hampshire).
| Indicator | Aldershot | Alton (East Hampshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 39,827 | 17,883 |
| Median Age | 40.4 | 44.5 |
| Median Household Income | £33,596 | £37,948.8 |
| Employment Rate | 65.6% | 61.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 60.5% | 69.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.8% | 40% |
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