Aldershot vs Bracknell
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Aldershot is about 15% cheaper on average. For families, Aldershot edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Aldershot
£360,986
Bracknell
£425,233
Crime Rate
Aldershot
N/A
Bracknell
53.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aldershot
100.0%
Bracknell
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Aldershot
429
Bracknell
473
EPC Rating
Aldershot
71.5
Bracknell
73.2
Median Income
Aldershot
£33,596
Bracknell
£36,051
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastBuyers will find Aldershot more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £360,986 versus £425,233 in Bracknell. The most affordable entry point in Aldershot is a flat at £190,010, while in Bracknell it is a flat at £232,969.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 18% pricier in Bracknell (£232,969 vs £190,010).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Aldershot prices grew faster — 28% vs -2%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime rate data is not available for both Aldershot and Bracknell 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 Bracknell.
Aldershot School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 9 schools (8 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Bracknell School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 21 schools (17 primary, 4 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Aldershot | Bracknell |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 9 | 21 |
| Primary | 8 | 17 |
| Secondary | 1 | 4 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Bracknell enjoy 473.0 Mbps on average, while Aldershot lags behind at 429.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.2% of premises in Aldershot and 96.9% in Bracknell. Gigabit availability stands at 83.8% in Aldershot and 92.9% in Bracknell.
Bracknell is the faster of the two by 10% on average download speed (473 vs 429 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Bracknell is band C (score 73.2), ahead of Aldershot's band C (score 71.5). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,049 in Aldershot and £1,048 in Bracknell. 69.4% of homes in Aldershot have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 76.7% in Bracknell.
Bracknell has more energy-efficient housing — 76.7% reach band C or above, vs 69.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Aldershot has a population of 39,827 while Bracknell has 79,581. Median household income is £36,051 in Bracknell and £33,596 in Aldershot. The median age is 40.4 in Aldershot and 40.8 in Bracknell. Employment rates stand at 65.6% in Aldershot and 66.4% in Bracknell.
| Indicator | Aldershot | Bracknell |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 39,827 | 79,581 |
| Median Age | 40.4 | 40.8 |
| Median Household Income | £33,596 | £36,051 |
| Employment Rate | 65.6% | 66.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 60.5% | 66.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.8% | 35.6% |
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