Aldershot vs Fleet
Which is better to live in? Distance: 3.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Aldershot offers lower property prices by roughly 29%. For families, Aldershot edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Aldershot
£360,986
Fleet
£505,680
Crime Rate
Aldershot
N/A
Fleet
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aldershot
100.0%
Fleet
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Aldershot
429
Fleet
416.7
EPC Rating
Aldershot
71.5
Fleet
72.3
Median Income
Aldershot
£33,596
Fleet
£41,472
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Aldershot is £360,986, which is 29% less than Fleet at £505,680. The most affordable entry point in Aldershot is a flat at £190,010, while in Fleet it is a flat at £225,381.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 20% pricier in Fleet (£477,545 vs £383,603).
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 Fleet at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South EastAldershot has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Fleet. Aldershot has 9 schools in total, while Fleet has 11.
Aldershot School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 9 schools (8 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Fleet School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 11 schools (9 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Aldershot | Fleet |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 9 | 11 |
| Primary | 8 | 9 |
| Secondary | 1 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Aldershot offers faster average downloads at 429.0 Mbps, compared to 416.7 Mbps in Fleet. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.2% of premises in Aldershot and 97.8% in Fleet. Gigabit availability stands at 83.8% in Aldershot and 80.5% in Fleet.
Aldershot is the faster of the two by 3% on average download speed (429 vs 417 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Fleet are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 72.3 (band C) versus 71.5 (band C) in Aldershot. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,049 in Aldershot and £1,212 in Fleet. 69.4% of homes in Aldershot have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 72.1% in Fleet.
Fleet 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 Fleet and £33,596 in Aldershot. The median age is 40.4 in Aldershot and 44.1 in Fleet. Employment rates stand at 65.6% in Aldershot and 62.8% in Fleet. Owner-occupancy is 60.5% in Aldershot versus 75.7% in Fleet.
| Indicator | Aldershot | Fleet |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 39,827 | 37,800 |
| 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% |
Location
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