Aldershot vs Chertsey
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.6 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Aldershot wins on house prices with a 29% gap. For families, Aldershot edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Aldershot
£360,986
Chertsey
£508,737
Crime Rate
Aldershot
N/A
Chertsey
70.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aldershot
100.0%
Chertsey
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Aldershot
429
Chertsey
387.1
EPC Rating
Aldershot
71.5
Chertsey
70.7
Median Income
Aldershot
£33,596
Chertsey
£37,762
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty in Chertsey commands an average of £508,737, compared with £360,986 in Aldershot – a difference of 29%. The most affordable entry point in Aldershot is a flat at £190,010, while in Chertsey it is a flat at £274,825.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 31% pricier in Chertsey (£838,730 vs £577,410).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Aldershot prices grew faster — 28% vs 1%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime rate data is not available for both Aldershot and Chertsey 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 Chertsey. There are 9 schools in Aldershot and 6 in Chertsey.
Aldershot School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 9 schools (8 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Chertsey School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (4 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Aldershot | Chertsey |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 9 | 6 |
| Primary | 8 | 4 |
| Secondary | 1 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 429.0 Mbps in Aldershot and 387.1 Mbps in Chertsey. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.2% of premises in Aldershot and 93.9% in Chertsey. Gigabit availability stands at 83.8% in Aldershot and 73.7% in Chertsey.
Aldershot is the faster of the two by 11% on average download speed (429 vs 387 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Aldershot, scoring 71.5 on average (band C) compared to 70.7 (band C) in Chertsey. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,049 in Aldershot and £1,081 in Chertsey. 69.4% of homes in Aldershot have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.6% in Chertsey.
Aldershot has more energy-efficient housing — 69.4% reach band C or above, vs 63.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £37,761.5 in Chertsey and £33,596 in Aldershot. The median age is 40.4 in Aldershot and 42.8 in Chertsey. Employment rates stand at 65.6% in Aldershot and 60.1% in Chertsey. Owner-occupancy is 60.5% in Aldershot versus 67.2% in Chertsey. Aldershot has a population of 39,827 and Chertsey has 14,558.
| Indicator | Aldershot | Chertsey |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 39,827 | 14,558 |
| Median Age | 40.4 | 42.8 |
| Median Household Income | £33,596 | £37,761.5 |
| Employment Rate | 65.6% | 60.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 60.5% | 67.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.8% | 34.5% |
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