Aldershot vs Byfleet
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.5 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Aldershot wins on house prices with a 41% gap. For families, Aldershot edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Aldershot
£360,986
Byfleet
£613,958
Crime Rate
Aldershot
N/A
Byfleet
51.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aldershot
100.0%
Byfleet
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Aldershot
429
Byfleet
464.1
EPC Rating
Aldershot
71.5
Byfleet
72
Median Income
Aldershot
£33,596
Byfleet
£40,032
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty in Byfleet commands an average of £613,958, compared with £360,986 in Aldershot – a difference of 41%. The most affordable entry point in Aldershot is a flat at £190,010, while in Byfleet it is a flat at £280,494.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 39% pricier in Byfleet (£945,854 vs £577,410).
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 Byfleet 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 Byfleet. There are 9 schools in Aldershot and 3 in Byfleet.
Aldershot School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 9 schools (8 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Byfleet School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Aldershot | Byfleet |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 9 | 3 |
| Primary | 8 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 464.1 Mbps in Byfleet and 429.0 Mbps in Aldershot. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.2% of premises in Aldershot and 99.6% in Byfleet. Gigabit availability stands at 83.8% in Aldershot and 89.8% in Byfleet.
Byfleet is the faster of the two by 8% on average download speed (464 vs 429 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Byfleet leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 72 (C), while Aldershot averages 71.5 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,049 in Aldershot and £1,176 in Byfleet. 69.4% of homes in Aldershot have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 67.1% in Byfleet.
Aldershot has more energy-efficient housing — 69.4% reach band C or above, vs 67.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £40,031.7 in Byfleet and £33,596 in Aldershot. The median age is 40.4 in Aldershot and 42.6 in Byfleet. Owner-occupancy is 60.5% in Aldershot versus 68% in Byfleet. Employment rates stand at 65.6% in Aldershot and 61.2% in Byfleet.
| Indicator | Aldershot | Byfleet |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 39,827 | 14,187 |
| Median Age | 40.4 | 42.6 |
| Median Household Income | £33,596 | £40,031.7 |
| Employment Rate | 65.6% | 61.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 60.5% | 68% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.8% | 44% |
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