Aldershot vs Arborfield Garrison
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Aldershot offers lower property prices by roughly 37%.
Avg House Price
Aldershot
£360,986
Arborfield Garrison
£575,492
Crime Rate
Aldershot
N/A
Arborfield Garrison
40.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aldershot
100.0%
Arborfield Garrison
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Aldershot
429
Arborfield Garrison
463.9
EPC Rating
Aldershot
71.5
Arborfield Garrison
71.4
Median Income
Aldershot
£33,596
Arborfield Garrison
£36,478
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Aldershot is £360,986, which is 37% less than Arborfield Garrison at £575,492. The most affordable entry point in Aldershot is a flat at £190,010, while in Arborfield Garrison it is a flat at £290,771.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 35% pricier in Arborfield Garrison (£290,771 vs £190,010).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Aldershot prices grew faster — 28% vs 15%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime rate data is not available for both Aldershot and Arborfield Garrison at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South EastSchool quality data is not fully available for both Aldershot and Arborfield Garrison. Aldershot has 9 schools and Arborfield Garrison has 0 schools.
Aldershot School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 9 schools (8 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Arborfield Garrison School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Aldershot | Arborfield Garrison |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 9 | 0 |
| Primary | 8 | 0 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Arborfield Garrison offers faster average downloads at 463.9 Mbps, compared to 429.0 Mbps in Aldershot. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.2% of premises in Aldershot and 97.5% in Arborfield Garrison. Gigabit availability stands at 83.8% in Aldershot and 91% in Arborfield Garrison.
Arborfield Garrison is the faster of the two by 8% on average download speed (464 vs 429 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Aldershot are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.5 (band C) versus 71.4 (band C) in Arborfield Garrison. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,049 in Aldershot and £1,099 in Arborfield Garrison. 69.4% of homes in Aldershot have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66.4% in Arborfield Garrison.
Aldershot has more energy-efficient housing — 69.4% reach band C or above, vs 66.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £36,478 in Arborfield Garrison and £33,596 in Aldershot. The median age is 40.4 in Aldershot and 40.1 in Arborfield Garrison. Employment rates stand at 65.6% in Aldershot and 63.2% in Arborfield Garrison. Owner-occupancy is 60.5% in Aldershot versus 63.2% in Arborfield Garrison.
| Indicator | Aldershot | Arborfield Garrison |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 39,827 | 3,690 |
| Median Age | 40.4 | 40.1 |
| Median Household Income | £33,596 | £36,478 |
| Employment Rate | 65.6% | 63.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 60.5% | 63.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.8% | 43.3% |
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