Aldershot vs Basingstoke
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Aldershot is about 11% cheaper on average. For families, Aldershot edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Aldershot
£360,986
Basingstoke
£404,926
Crime Rate
Aldershot
N/A
Basingstoke
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aldershot
100.0%
Basingstoke
94.3%
Avg Download Speed
Aldershot
429
Basingstoke
416.2
EPC Rating
Aldershot
71.5
Basingstoke
72.4
Median Income
Aldershot
£33,596
Basingstoke
£38,107
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Aldershot is £360,986, which is 11% less than Basingstoke at £404,926. The most affordable entry point in Aldershot is a flat at £190,010, while in Basingstoke it is a flat at £186,479.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 6% pricier in Aldershot (£329,464 vs £310,362).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Aldershot prices grew faster — 28% vs 27%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime rate data is not available for both Aldershot and Basingstoke 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 94.3% in Basingstoke. Aldershot has 9 schools in total, while Basingstoke has 40.
Aldershot School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 9 schools (8 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Basingstoke School Inspection Breakdown
94.3% of 40 schools (33 primary, 7 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Aldershot | Basingstoke |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 9 | 40 |
| Primary | 8 | 33 |
| Secondary | 1 | 7 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 94.3% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Aldershot offers faster average downloads at 429.0 Mbps, compared to 416.2 Mbps in Basingstoke. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.2% of premises in Aldershot and 97.4% in Basingstoke. Gigabit availability stands at 83.8% in Aldershot and 80.3% in Basingstoke.
Aldershot is the faster of the two by 3% on average download speed (429 vs 416 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Basingstoke are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 72.4 (band C) versus 71.5 (band C) in Aldershot. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,049 in Aldershot and £1,191 in Basingstoke. 69.4% of homes in Aldershot have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 71.6% in Basingstoke.
Basingstoke has more energy-efficient housing — 71.6% reach band C or above, vs 69.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £38,107 in Basingstoke and £33,596 in Aldershot. The median age is 40.4 in Aldershot and 42.2 in Basingstoke. Employment rates stand at 65.6% in Aldershot and 64.7% in Basingstoke. Owner-occupancy is 60.5% in Aldershot versus 64.8% in Basingstoke.
| Indicator | Aldershot | Basingstoke |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 39,827 | 116,888 |
| Median Age | 40.4 | 42.2 |
| Median Household Income | £33,596 | £38,107 |
| Employment Rate | 65.6% | 64.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 60.5% | 64.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.8% | 35.2% |
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