Aldershot vs Pirbright
Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.9 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Aldershot wins on house prices with a 55% gap. For families, Aldershot edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Aldershot
£360,986
Pirbright
£808,833
Crime Rate
Aldershot
N/A
Pirbright
71.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aldershot
100.0%
Pirbright
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Aldershot
429
Pirbright
262.1
EPC Rating
Aldershot
71.5
Pirbright
71.6
Median Income
Aldershot
£33,596
Pirbright
£39,098
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £360,986, Aldershot undercuts Pirbright (£808,833) by around 55% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Aldershot is a flat at £190,010, while in Pirbright it is a flat at £290,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 47% pricier in Pirbright (£1,088,000 vs £577,410).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Aldershot prices grew faster — 28% vs 10%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime rate data is not available for both Aldershot and Pirbright 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 Pirbright, which has 1 schools, the figure is 100%.
Aldershot School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 9 schools (8 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Pirbright School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Aldershot | Pirbright |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 9 | 1 |
| Primary | 8 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Aldershot averages 429.0 Mbps – ahead of Pirbright's 262.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.2% of premises in Aldershot and 90.6% in Pirbright. Gigabit availability stands at 83.8% in Aldershot and 43.3% in Pirbright.
Aldershot is the faster of the two by 64% on average download speed (429 vs 262 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Pirbright leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.6 (C), while Aldershot averages 71.5 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,049 in Aldershot and £1,175 in Pirbright. 69.4% of homes in Aldershot have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 67.2% in Pirbright.
Aldershot has more energy-efficient housing — 69.4% reach band C or above, vs 67.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £39,097.8 in Pirbright and £33,596 in Aldershot. The median age is 40.4 in Aldershot and 42.9 in Pirbright. Owner-occupancy is 60.5% in Aldershot versus 68.3% in Pirbright. Employment rates stand at 65.6% in Aldershot and 60.5% in Pirbright.
| Indicator | Aldershot | Pirbright |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 39,827 | 3,920 |
| Median Age | 40.4 | 42.9 |
| Median Household Income | £33,596 | £39,097.8 |
| Employment Rate | 65.6% | 60.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 60.5% | 68.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.8% | 40.8% |
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