Aldershot vs Cranleigh
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Aldershot is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 46% lower. For families, Aldershot edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Aldershot
£360,986
Cranleigh
£664,392
Crime Rate
Aldershot
N/A
Cranleigh
58.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aldershot
100.0%
Cranleigh
66.7%
Avg Download Speed
Aldershot
429
Cranleigh
361.2
EPC Rating
Aldershot
71.5
Cranleigh
68.5
Median Income
Aldershot
£33,596
Cranleigh
£36,053
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £360,986, Aldershot undercuts Cranleigh (£664,392) by around 46% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Aldershot is a flat at £190,010, while in Cranleigh it is a flat at £320,569.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 41% pricier in Cranleigh (£320,569 vs £190,010).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Aldershot prices grew faster — 28% vs 4%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime rate data is not available for both Aldershot and Cranleigh at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South EastOf the 9 schools in Aldershot, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Cranleigh, which has 4 schools, the figure is 66.7%.
Aldershot School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 9 schools (8 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Cranleigh School Inspection Breakdown
66.7% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Aldershot | Cranleigh |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 9 | 4 |
| Primary | 8 | 3 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 66.7% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Aldershot averages 429.0 Mbps – ahead of Cranleigh's 361.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.2% of premises in Aldershot and 92% in Cranleigh. Gigabit availability stands at 83.8% in Aldershot and 68.2% in Cranleigh.
Aldershot is the faster of the two by 19% on average download speed (429 vs 361 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Aldershot, scoring 71.5 on average (band C) compared to 68.5 (band C) in Cranleigh. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,049 in Aldershot and £1,434 in Cranleigh. 69.4% of homes in Aldershot have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 55.6% in Cranleigh.
Aldershot has more energy-efficient housing — 69.4% reach band C or above, vs 55.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £36,052.5 in Cranleigh and £33,596 in Aldershot. The median age is 40.4 in Aldershot and 47.7 in Cranleigh. Employment rates stand at 65.6% in Aldershot and 56.2% in Cranleigh. Owner-occupancy is 60.5% in Aldershot versus 68.6% in Cranleigh. Aldershot has a population of 39,827 and Cranleigh has 10,430.
| Indicator | Aldershot | Cranleigh |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 39,827 | 10,430 |
| Median Age | 40.4 | 47.7 |
| Median Household Income | £33,596 | £36,052.5 |
| Employment Rate | 65.6% | 56.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 60.5% | 68.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.8% | 41.9% |
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