Aldershot vs Farncombe
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Aldershot is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 44% lower. For families, Aldershot edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Aldershot
£360,986
Farncombe
£646,250
Crime Rate
Aldershot
N/A
Farncombe
37.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aldershot
100.0%
Farncombe
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Aldershot
429
Farncombe
393
EPC Rating
Aldershot
71.5
Farncombe
69.2
Median Income
Aldershot
£33,596
Farncombe
£40,845
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty in Farncombe commands an average of £646,250, compared with £360,986 in Aldershot – a difference of 44%. The most affordable entry point in Aldershot is a flat at £190,010, while in Farncombe it is a flat at £341,250.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 52% pricier in Farncombe (£805,000 vs £383,603).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Farncombe prices grew faster — 51% vs 28%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime rate data is not available for both Aldershot and Farncombe 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 Farncombe. There are 9 schools in Aldershot and 4 in Farncombe.
Aldershot School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 9 schools (8 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Farncombe School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Aldershot | Farncombe |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 9 | 4 |
| Primary | 8 | 3 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 429.0 Mbps in Aldershot and 393.0 Mbps in Farncombe. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.2% of premises in Aldershot and 96.8% in Farncombe. Gigabit availability stands at 83.8% in Aldershot and 74.9% in Farncombe.
Aldershot is the faster of the two by 9% on average download speed (429 vs 393 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Aldershot leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.5 (C), while Farncombe averages 69.2 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,049 in Aldershot and £1,331 in Farncombe. 69.4% of homes in Aldershot have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.7% in Farncombe.
Aldershot has more energy-efficient housing — 69.4% reach band C or above, vs 58.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £40,845 in Farncombe and £33,596 in Aldershot. The median age is 40.4 in Aldershot and 44.1 in Farncombe. Owner-occupancy is 60.5% in Aldershot versus 69% in Farncombe. Employment rates stand at 65.6% in Aldershot and 58.5% in Farncombe.
| Indicator | Aldershot | Farncombe |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 39,827 | 13,247 |
| Median Age | 40.4 | 44.1 |
| Median Household Income | £33,596 | £40,845 |
| Employment Rate | 65.6% | 58.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 60.5% | 69% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.8% | 45.4% |
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