Aldershot vs Guildford
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Aldershot offers lower property prices by roughly 42%. For families, Aldershot edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Aldershot
£360,986
Guildford
£620,943
Crime Rate
Aldershot
N/A
Guildford
72.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aldershot
100.0%
Guildford
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Aldershot
429
Guildford
424.3
EPC Rating
Aldershot
71.5
Guildford
70
Median Income
Aldershot
£33,596
Guildford
£37,848
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Aldershot is £360,986, which is 42% less than Guildford at £620,943. The most affordable entry point in Aldershot is a flat at £190,010, while in Guildford it is a flat at £300,737.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 43% pricier in Guildford (£1,007,800 vs £577,410).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Aldershot prices grew faster — 28% vs 8%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime rate data is not available for both Aldershot and Guildford 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 Guildford. Aldershot has 9 schools in total, while Guildford has 21.
Aldershot School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 9 schools (8 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Guildford School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 21 schools (16 primary, 5 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Aldershot | Guildford |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 9 | 21 |
| Primary | 8 | 16 |
| Secondary | 1 | 5 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Aldershot offers faster average downloads at 429.0 Mbps, compared to 424.3 Mbps in Guildford. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.2% of premises in Aldershot and 97.8% in Guildford. Gigabit availability stands at 83.8% in Aldershot and 76.9% in Guildford.
Aldershot is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (429 vs 424 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Aldershot are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.5 (band C) versus 70 (band C) in Guildford. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,049 in Aldershot and £1,196 in Guildford. 69.4% of homes in Aldershot have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.4% in Guildford.
Aldershot has more energy-efficient housing — 69.4% reach band C or above, vs 64.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £37,848 in Guildford and £33,596 in Aldershot. The median age is 40.4 in Aldershot and 42.3 in Guildford. Employment rates stand at 65.6% in Aldershot and 58.5% in Guildford. Owner-occupancy is 60.5% in Aldershot versus 66.3% in Guildford.
| Indicator | Aldershot | Guildford |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 39,827 | 77,870 |
| Median Age | 40.4 | 42.3 |
| Median Household Income | £33,596 | £37,848 |
| Employment Rate | 65.6% | 58.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 60.5% | 66.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.8% | 44.1% |
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