Aldershot vs Farnham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 3.0 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
Farnham
£664,871
Crime Rate
Aldershot
N/A
Farnham
37.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aldershot
100.0%
Farnham
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Aldershot
429
Farnham
373.5
EPC Rating
Aldershot
71.5
Farnham
68.5
Median Income
Aldershot
£33,596
Farnham
£43,842
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty in Farnham commands an average of £664,871, compared with £360,986 in Aldershot – a difference of 46%. The most affordable entry point in Aldershot is a flat at £190,010, while in Farnham it is a flat at £361,405.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 47% pricier in Farnham (£361,405 vs £190,010).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Aldershot prices grew faster — 28% vs 22%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime rate data is not available for both Aldershot and Farnham 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 Farnham. There are 9 schools in Aldershot and 5 in Farnham.
Aldershot School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 9 schools (8 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Farnham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (5 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Aldershot | Farnham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 9 | 5 |
| Primary | 8 | 5 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 429.0 Mbps in Aldershot and 373.5 Mbps in Farnham. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.2% of premises in Aldershot and 99% in Farnham. Gigabit availability stands at 83.8% in Aldershot and 64.2% in Farnham.
Aldershot is the faster of the two by 15% on average download speed (429 vs 374 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Aldershot, scoring 71.5 on average (band C) compared to 68.5 (band C) in Farnham. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,049 in Aldershot and £1,466 in Farnham. 69.4% of homes in Aldershot have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 53% in Farnham.
Aldershot has more energy-efficient housing — 69.4% reach band C or above, vs 53% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £43,842 in Farnham and £33,596 in Aldershot. The median age is 40.4 in Aldershot and 46 in Farnham. Employment rates stand at 65.6% in Aldershot and 58.6% in Farnham. Owner-occupancy is 60.5% in Aldershot versus 71.8% in Farnham. Aldershot has a population of 39,827 and Farnham has 20,499.
| Indicator | Aldershot | Farnham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 39,827 | 20,499 |
| Median Age | 40.4 | 46 |
| Median Household Income | £33,596 | £43,842 |
| Employment Rate | 65.6% | 58.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 60.5% | 71.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.8% | 46.6% |
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