Aldershot vs Wrecclesham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Aldershot is about 44% cheaper on average. For families, Aldershot edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Aldershot
£360,986
Wrecclesham
£641,545
Crime Rate
Aldershot
N/A
Wrecclesham
37.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aldershot
100.0%
Wrecclesham
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Aldershot
429
Wrecclesham
208.9
EPC Rating
Aldershot
71.5
Wrecclesham
70.8
Median Income
Aldershot
£33,596
Wrecclesham
£39,581
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastBuyers will find Aldershot more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £360,986 versus £641,545 in Wrecclesham. The most affordable entry point in Aldershot is a flat at £190,010, while in Wrecclesham it is a flat at £216,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 37% pricier in Wrecclesham (£922,550 vs £577,410).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Wrecclesham prices grew faster — 37% vs 28%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime rate data is not available for both Aldershot and Wrecclesham 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 Wrecclesham.
Aldershot School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 9 schools (8 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Wrecclesham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Aldershot | Wrecclesham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 9 | 3 |
| Primary | 8 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Aldershot enjoy 429.0 Mbps on average, while Wrecclesham lags behind at 208.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.2% of premises in Aldershot and 86.3% in Wrecclesham. Gigabit availability stands at 83.8% in Aldershot and 32.5% in Wrecclesham.
Aldershot is the faster of the two by 105% on average download speed (429 vs 209 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Aldershot is band C (score 71.5), ahead of Wrecclesham's band C (score 70.8). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,049 in Aldershot and £1,286 in Wrecclesham. 69.4% of homes in Aldershot have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.6% in Wrecclesham.
Aldershot has more energy-efficient housing — 69.4% reach band C or above, vs 64.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Aldershot has a population of 39,827 while Wrecclesham has 7,312. Median household income is £39,581 in Wrecclesham and £33,596 in Aldershot. The median age is 40.4 in Aldershot and 44.8 in Wrecclesham. Employment rates stand at 65.6% in Aldershot and 59.9% in Wrecclesham.
| Indicator | Aldershot | Wrecclesham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 39,827 | 7,312 |
| Median Age | 40.4 | 44.8 |
| Median Household Income | £33,596 | £39,581 |
| Employment Rate | 65.6% | 59.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 60.5% | 71.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.8% | 42.7% |
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