Town Pop. 33,371

Living in Aldershot: Liveability Score 64/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Aldershot is 64/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, lifestyle stands out most: 75/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 50/100 versus a median of 88/100.

Notably, nothing falls below 50/100. Most UK towns have at least one category in the 30s or worse. That sits 14 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 5% of the towns and villages we score. Also scoring 80 or better: broadband (96). Wider context for the surrounding area: GU11 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
50
93 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 1,331 crimes
↑ 20% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 334 crimes
↓ 34% below national average
Shoplifting 295 crimes
↑ 13% above national average
Public order 249 crimes
↑ 15% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 217 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 678 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 156 crimes
  2. 2 Blacksmith Close 99 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 92 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
72
Air Quality NO₂ 8.8 · PM2.5 6.9 · PM10 10.4 µg/m³
71
Green Space 76
Parks Ample 29
Sports Pitches Ample 32
Allotments Adequate 3
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Adequate 6
Bowling Greens Adequate 2
Playgrounds Ample 42

Services

Schools
60
Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 19 in area · 28 within 4km
3Outstanding9Good1Requires Improvement1Inadequate5Ungraded
  • St Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • Talavera Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • Wellington Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Outstanding
  • All Hallows Catholic SchoolSecondary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Ash Manor SchoolSecondary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Badshot Lea Village Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Shawfield Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • St Michael's Church of England Controlled Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • St Paul's CofE Primary School & NurseryPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Talavera Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
58
A&E departmentsFrimley Park Hospital3.9 mi
Royal Surrey County Hospital5.3 mi
St Peter's Hospital12.1 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust0.4 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.8%
4 GP surgeries in area 7 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity2,138 patients per GP
7dentists8pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
96
Full fibre (FTTP)88.9%
available across Rushmoor
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 810 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
55
Employment rate64.7%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed64.7%Unemployed3.1%Retired17.3%Student3.2%Other inactive11.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial34.6%Skilled & technical34.5%Routine & elementary30.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications20.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)12%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.8%Level 3 (A levels)16.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)27.4%Apprenticeship6%Other (incl. vocational)3.2%
Home ownership59.7%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
52
Council tax Rushmoor · 2026-27
A £1,547
B £1,804
C £2,062
D £2,320
E £2,836
F £3,351
G £3,867
H £4,640
Energy Southern England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band C
Water Southern Water
Average bill regional £683/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
64
Aldershot 0.2 mi
Ash 1.9 mi
North Camp 2.2 mi
J4A M3 4.1 mi
J4A M3 4.3 mi
J4 M3 4.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
75
Pubs & Bars Ample 15
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 51
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 42
Retail Shopping Ample 206
Takeaways Ample 36
Fitness Ample 14

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £345,000 227
Detached £505,000 39
Semi-detached £390,000 68
Terraced £325,000 53
Flat / Maisonette £182,500 67
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£169k £319k £474k £624k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Badshot Lea 62 1.3 mi away ⇄
Ash and Ash Vale 59 1.6 mi away ⇄
Weybourne (Waverley) 65 1.8 mi away ⇄
Sandy Cross 37 2.0 mi away ⇄
Ash Green (Guildford) 52 2.2 mi away ⇄
Wyke 45 2.5 mi away ⇄
Runfold 49 2.5 mi away ⇄
The Sands 52 2.8 mi away ⇄
Mytchett 55 2.9 mi away ⇄
Farnborough 65 3.0 mi away ⇄
Farnham 58 3.3 mi away ⇄
Ewshot 49 3.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Aldershot a nice place to live?

Aldershot is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Aldershot is 64/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Aldershot?

Aldershot has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 50/100. There were 3,104 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Aldershot?

Among the top-rated schools in Aldershot are St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Talavera Junior School and Wellington Community Primary School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 19 rated schools in Aldershot in total.

What are house prices like in Aldershot?

The current median house price in Aldershot is £345,000, around 21% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £505,000, semi-detached £390,000, terraced £325,000, flat £182,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 12%. There were 227 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Aldershot in context

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Postcode districts in Aldershot

GU11 64 ⇄
GU12 60 ⇄
GU9 61 ⇄

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