Aldershot vs Binfield
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Aldershot is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 34% lower. For families, Aldershot edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Aldershot
£360,986
Binfield
£546,490
Crime Rate
Aldershot
N/A
Binfield
52.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aldershot
100.0%
Binfield
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Aldershot
429
Binfield
460.8
EPC Rating
Aldershot
71.5
Binfield
71.9
Median Income
Aldershot
£33,596
Binfield
£37,982
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty in Binfield commands an average of £546,490, compared with £360,986 in Aldershot – a difference of 34%. The most affordable entry point in Aldershot is a flat at £190,010, while in Binfield it is a flat at £272,857.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 30% pricier in Binfield (£272,857 vs £190,010).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Aldershot prices grew faster — 28% vs 24%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime rate data is not available for both Aldershot and Binfield at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South EastFamilies may prefer Aldershot, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Binfield. There are 9 schools in Aldershot and 2 in Binfield.
Aldershot School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 9 schools (8 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Binfield School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Aldershot | Binfield |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 9 | 2 |
| Primary | 8 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 460.8 Mbps in Binfield and 429.0 Mbps in Aldershot. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.2% of premises in Aldershot and 97% in Binfield. Gigabit availability stands at 83.8% in Aldershot and 90.8% in Binfield.
Binfield is the faster of the two by 7% on average download speed (461 vs 429 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Binfield leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.9 (C), while Aldershot averages 71.5 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,049 in Aldershot and £1,169 in Binfield. 69.4% of homes in Aldershot have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 69.6% in Binfield.
Binfield has more energy-efficient housing — 69.6% reach band C or above, vs 69.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £37,982.3 in Binfield and £33,596 in Aldershot. The median age is 40.4 in Aldershot and 42.2 in Binfield. Owner-occupancy is 60.5% in Aldershot versus 69.7% in Binfield. Employment rates stand at 65.6% in Aldershot and 63.9% in Binfield.
| Indicator | Aldershot | Binfield |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 39,827 | 4,851 |
| Median Age | 40.4 | 42.2 |
| Median Household Income | £33,596 | £37,982.3 |
| Employment Rate | 65.6% | 63.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 60.5% | 69.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.8% | 42.3% |
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