Aldershot vs Windlesham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Aldershot is about 54% cheaper on average. For families, Aldershot edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Aldershot
£360,986
Windlesham
£780,234
Crime Rate
Aldershot
N/A
Windlesham
52.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aldershot
100.0%
Windlesham
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Aldershot
429
Windlesham
409
EPC Rating
Aldershot
71.5
Windlesham
72.2
Median Income
Aldershot
£33,596
Windlesham
£39,738
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastBuyers will find Aldershot more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £360,986 versus £780,234 in Windlesham. The most affordable entry point in Aldershot is a flat at £190,010, while in Windlesham it is a flat at £345,917.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 45% pricier in Windlesham (£345,917 vs £190,010).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Aldershot prices grew faster — 28% vs 9%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime rate data is not available for both Aldershot and Windlesham at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South EastSchool quality favours Aldershot: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Windlesham.
Aldershot School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 9 schools (8 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Windlesham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Aldershot | Windlesham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 9 | 1 |
| Primary | 8 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Aldershot enjoy 429.0 Mbps on average, while Windlesham lags behind at 409.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.2% of premises in Aldershot and 96.5% in Windlesham. Gigabit availability stands at 83.8% in Aldershot and 78.4% in Windlesham.
Aldershot is the faster of the two by 5% on average download speed (429 vs 409 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Windlesham is band C (score 72.2), ahead of Aldershot's band C (score 71.5). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,049 in Aldershot and £1,193 in Windlesham. 69.4% of homes in Aldershot have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68.8% in Windlesham.
Aldershot has more energy-efficient housing — 69.4% reach band C or above, vs 68.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Aldershot has a population of 39,827 while Windlesham has 3,706. Median household income is £39,738 in Windlesham and £33,596 in Aldershot. The median age is 40.4 in Aldershot and 43.5 in Windlesham. Employment rates stand at 65.6% in Aldershot and 62.5% in Windlesham.
| Indicator | Aldershot | Windlesham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 39,827 | 3,706 |
| Median Age | 40.4 | 43.5 |
| Median Household Income | £33,596 | £39,738 |
| Employment Rate | 65.6% | 62.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 60.5% | 70.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.8% | 42% |
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