Aldershot vs Headley Down and Headley
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Aldershot offers lower property prices by roughly 48%. For families, Aldershot edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Aldershot
£360,986
Headley Down and Headley
£700,888
Crime Rate
Aldershot
N/A
Headley Down and Headley
43.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aldershot
100.0%
Headley Down and Headley
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Aldershot
429
Headley Down and Headley
292.3
EPC Rating
Aldershot
71.5
Headley Down and Headley
72.6
Median Income
Aldershot
£33,596
Headley Down and Headley
£35,162
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Aldershot is £360,986, which is 48% less than Headley Down And Headley at £700,888. The most affordable entry point in Aldershot is a flat at £190,010, while in Headley Down And Headley it is a flat at £215,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 34% pricier in Headley Down And Headley (£868,578 vs £577,410).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Aldershot prices grew faster — 28% vs 26%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime rate data is not available for both Aldershot and Headley Down And Headley 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 Headley Down And Headley. Aldershot has 9 schools in total, while Headley Down And Headley has 1.
Aldershot School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 9 schools (8 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Headley Down and Headley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Aldershot | Headley Down and Headley |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 9 | 1 |
| Primary | 8 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Aldershot offers faster average downloads at 429.0 Mbps, compared to 292.3 Mbps in Headley Down And Headley. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.2% of premises in Aldershot and 94.8% in Headley Down And Headley. Gigabit availability stands at 83.8% in Aldershot and 49% in Headley Down And Headley.
Aldershot is the faster of the two by 47% on average download speed (429 vs 292 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Headley Down And Headley are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 72.6 (band C) versus 71.5 (band C) in Aldershot. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,049 in Aldershot and £1,270 in Headley Down And Headley. 69.4% of homes in Aldershot have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68.8% in Headley Down And Headley.
Aldershot has more energy-efficient housing — 69.4% reach band C or above, vs 68.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £35,162 in Headley Down And Headley and £33,596 in Aldershot. The median age is 40.4 in Aldershot and 46.9 in Headley Down And Headley. Employment rates stand at 65.6% in Aldershot and 59.5% in Headley Down And Headley. Owner-occupancy is 60.5% in Aldershot versus 73% in Headley Down And Headley.
| Indicator | Aldershot | Headley Down and Headley |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 39,827 | 4,935 |
| Median Age | 40.4 | 46.9 |
| Median Household Income | £33,596 | £35,162 |
| Employment Rate | 65.6% | 59.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 60.5% | 73% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.8% | 38.7% |
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