Aldershot vs Hindhead
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Aldershot is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 58% lower. For families, Aldershot edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Aldershot
£360,986
Hindhead
£858,436
Crime Rate
Aldershot
N/A
Hindhead
37.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aldershot
100.0%
Hindhead
50.0%
Avg Download Speed
Aldershot
429
Hindhead
371.1
EPC Rating
Aldershot
71.5
Hindhead
70.6
Median Income
Aldershot
£33,596
Hindhead
£39,502
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £360,986, Aldershot undercuts Hindhead (£858,436) by around 58% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Aldershot is a flat at £190,010, while in Hindhead it is a flat at £243,295.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 41% pricier in Hindhead (£650,688 vs £383,603).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Hindhead prices grew faster — 85% vs 28%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime rate data is not available for both Aldershot and Hindhead at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South EastOf the 9 schools in Aldershot, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Hindhead, which has 2 schools, the figure is 50%.
Aldershot School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 9 schools (8 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Hindhead School Inspection Breakdown
50% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Aldershot | Hindhead |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 9 | 2 |
| Primary | 8 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 50% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Aldershot averages 429.0 Mbps – ahead of Hindhead's 371.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.2% of premises in Aldershot and 96.1% in Hindhead. Gigabit availability stands at 83.8% in Aldershot and 69.8% in Hindhead.
Aldershot is the faster of the two by 16% on average download speed (429 vs 371 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Aldershot, scoring 71.5 on average (band C) compared to 70.6 (band C) in Hindhead. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,049 in Aldershot and £1,368 in Hindhead. 69.4% of homes in Aldershot have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.9% in Hindhead.
Aldershot has more energy-efficient housing — 69.4% reach band C or above, vs 60.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £39,502 in Hindhead and £33,596 in Aldershot. The median age is 40.4 in Aldershot and 46.5 in Hindhead. Employment rates stand at 65.6% in Aldershot and 59% in Hindhead. Owner-occupancy is 60.5% in Aldershot versus 72.4% in Hindhead. Aldershot has a population of 39,827 and Hindhead has 6,444.
| Indicator | Aldershot | Hindhead |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 39,827 | 6,444 |
| Median Age | 40.4 | 46.5 |
| Median Household Income | £33,596 | £39,502 |
| Employment Rate | 65.6% | 59% |
| Owner Occupied | 60.5% | 72.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.8% | 42.7% |
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