Aldershot vs Elvetham Heath
Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.2 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Aldershot wins on house prices with a 39% gap. For families, Aldershot edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Aldershot
£360,986
Elvetham Heath
£591,500
Crime Rate
Aldershot
N/A
Elvetham Heath
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aldershot
100.0%
Elvetham Heath
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Aldershot
429
Elvetham Heath
416.7
EPC Rating
Aldershot
71.5
Elvetham Heath
72.3
Median Income
Aldershot
£33,596
Elvetham Heath
£41,472
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £360,986, Aldershot undercuts Elvetham Heath (£591,500) by around 39% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Aldershot is a flat at £190,010, while in Elvetham Heath it is a terraced at £390,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 32% pricier in Elvetham Heath (£851,250 vs £577,410).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Elvetham Heath prices grew faster — 53% vs 28%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime rate data is not available for both Aldershot and Elvetham Heath 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 Elvetham Heath, which has 1 schools, the figure is 100%.
Aldershot School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 9 schools (8 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Elvetham Heath School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Aldershot | Elvetham Heath |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 9 | 1 |
| Primary | 8 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Aldershot averages 429.0 Mbps – ahead of Elvetham Heath's 416.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.2% of premises in Aldershot and 97.8% in Elvetham Heath. Gigabit availability stands at 83.8% in Aldershot and 80.5% in Elvetham Heath.
Aldershot is the faster of the two by 3% on average download speed (429 vs 417 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Elvetham Heath, scoring 72.3 on average (band C) compared to 71.5 (band C) in Aldershot. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,049 in Aldershot and £1,212 in Elvetham Heath. 69.4% of homes in Aldershot have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 72.1% in Elvetham Heath.
Elvetham Heath has more energy-efficient housing — 72.1% reach band C or above, vs 69.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £41,472 in Elvetham Heath and £33,596 in Aldershot. The median age is 40.4 in Aldershot and 44.1 in Elvetham Heath. Employment rates stand at 65.6% in Aldershot and 62.8% in Elvetham Heath. Owner-occupancy is 60.5% in Aldershot versus 75.7% in Elvetham Heath. Aldershot has a population of 39,827 and Elvetham Heath has 4,916.
| Indicator | Aldershot | Elvetham Heath |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 39,827 | 4,916 |
| Median Age | 40.4 | 44.1 |
| Median Household Income | £33,596 | £41,472 |
| Employment Rate | 65.6% | 62.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 60.5% | 75.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.8% | 41.4% |
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