Aldershot vs Blackwater (Hart)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Aldershot offers lower property prices by roughly 14%. For families, Aldershot edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Aldershot
£360,986
Blackwater (Hart)
£421,945
Crime Rate
Aldershot
N/A
Blackwater (Hart)
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aldershot
100.0%
Blackwater (Hart)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Aldershot
429
Blackwater (Hart)
437.8
EPC Rating
Aldershot
71.5
Blackwater (Hart)
71.9
Median Income
Aldershot
£33,596
Blackwater (Hart)
£37,534
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastBuyers will find Aldershot more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £360,986 versus £421,945 in Blackwater (hart). The most affordable entry point in Aldershot is a flat at £190,010, while in Blackwater (hart) it is a flat at £225,891.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 16% pricier in Blackwater (hart) (£225,891 vs £190,010).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Aldershot prices grew faster — 28% vs 17%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime rate data is not available for both Aldershot and Blackwater (hart) at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South EastSchool quality favours Aldershot: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Blackwater (hart).
Aldershot School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 9 schools (8 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Blackwater (Hart) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Aldershot | Blackwater (Hart) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 9 | 2 |
| Primary | 8 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Blackwater (hart) enjoy 437.8 Mbps on average, while Aldershot lags behind at 429.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.2% of premises in Aldershot and 96.7% in Blackwater (hart). Gigabit availability stands at 83.8% in Aldershot and 85.7% in Blackwater (hart).
Blackwater (hart) is the faster of the two by 2% on average download speed (438 vs 429 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Blackwater (hart) is band C (score 71.9), ahead of Aldershot's band C (score 71.5). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,049 in Aldershot and £1,130 in Blackwater (hart). 69.4% of homes in Aldershot have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 70.8% in Blackwater (hart).
Blackwater (hart) has more energy-efficient housing — 70.8% reach band C or above, vs 69.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Aldershot has a population of 39,827 while Blackwater (hart) has 7,170. Median household income is £37,534 in Blackwater (hart) and £33,596 in Aldershot. The median age is 40.4 in Aldershot and 42.2 in Blackwater (hart). Employment rates stand at 65.6% in Aldershot and 64.2% in Blackwater (hart).
| Indicator | Aldershot | Blackwater (Hart) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 39,827 | 7,170 |
| Median Age | 40.4 | 42.2 |
| Median Household Income | £33,596 | £37,534 |
| Employment Rate | 65.6% | 64.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 60.5% | 68.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.8% | 35.6% |
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