Aldershot vs Camberley
Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Aldershot is about 49% cheaper on average. For families, Aldershot edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Aldershot
£360,986
Camberley
£706,909
Crime Rate
Aldershot
N/A
Camberley
52.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aldershot
100.0%
Camberley
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Aldershot
429
Camberley
442.9
EPC Rating
Aldershot
71.5
Camberley
71.8
Median Income
Aldershot
£33,596
Camberley
£38,501
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastBuyers will find Aldershot more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £360,986 versus £706,909 in Camberley. The most affordable entry point in Aldershot is a flat at £190,010, while in Camberley it is a flat at £220,722.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 24% pricier in Camberley (£757,937 vs £577,410).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Camberley prices grew faster — 67% vs 28%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime rate data is not available for both Aldershot and Camberley 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 Camberley.
Aldershot School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 9 schools (8 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Camberley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 11 schools (9 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Aldershot | Camberley |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 9 | 11 |
| Primary | 8 | 9 |
| Secondary | 1 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Camberley enjoy 442.9 Mbps on average, while Aldershot lags behind at 429.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.2% of premises in Aldershot and 99.2% in Camberley. Gigabit availability stands at 83.8% in Aldershot and 86.3% in Camberley.
Camberley is the faster of the two by 3% on average download speed (443 vs 429 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Camberley is band C (score 71.8), ahead of Aldershot's band C (score 71.5). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,049 in Aldershot and £1,202 in Camberley. 69.4% of homes in Aldershot have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 71.1% in Camberley.
Camberley has more energy-efficient housing — 71.1% reach band C or above, vs 69.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Aldershot has a population of 39,827 while Camberley has 36,787. Median household income is £38,500.5 in Camberley and £33,596 in Aldershot. The median age is 40.4 in Aldershot and 42.8 in Camberley. Employment rates stand at 65.6% in Aldershot and 64% in Camberley.
| Indicator | Aldershot | Camberley |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 39,827 | 36,787 |
| Median Age | 40.4 | 42.8 |
| Median Household Income | £33,596 | £38,500.5 |
| Employment Rate | 65.6% | 64% |
| Owner Occupied | 60.5% | 70.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.8% | 37.4% |
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