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The local area guide to living in Aldershot

Aldershot is situated in North Hampshire, in the borough of Rushmoor, and is home to the British Army’s base. The area was relatively obscure before the military moved to the area in 1850, and is now a bustling market town. There is a real sense of community that exists between the locals and the military, and the Aldershot Garrison has some landmarks that befit local tradition such as the Aldershot Observatory and the Aldershot Military Cemetery. The Church of St Michael the Archangel can be found in the town centre, and is a Grade II listed building, dating back to the 12th century. The Wellington Statue is also a hugely symbolic landmark, and depicts the first Duke of Wellington seated on his horse, Copenhagen.

Aldershot is a very lively place to live in general, and entertainment is never in short supply. Visitors and locals alike are often drawn to the West End Centre, where there are music events and art exhibitions held all year round. The Princes Hall is another grand location that holds various different shows, and has previously hosted comedy with Jimmy Carr, and The Ukelele Orchestra of Great Britain.

Information about the local residents

There are around 36,321 people living in the town of Aldershot, and in the Rushmoor borough in total, there are roughly 95,300 inhabitants. The military presence may have affected the population statistics in Rushmoor, as 68.9% of people are aged under 50 compared to the national figure of 64%. Similarly, this presence has meant there are also more males than females, which is relatively unusual, considering there are more females than males nationwide. In terms of the ethnic makeup of the borough, 80.5% of the population are White British, 10.4% are Asian British and 3.3% are White Other.

Nearby schools

Wellington Community Primary School, Talavera Junior School and Newport Junior School are all viable options for primary education, while there are 2 more primary schools under construction in the area. All Hallows Catholic School and The Connaught School are the 2 secondary schools in Aldershot, and have good feedback from Ofsted inspections. For further education, The University for the Creative Arts is in neighbouring Farnham, and is a specialist institute for the arts, music, theatre and film.

Getting around

In the town centre, the Aldershot railway station is the ideal way for commuters to get into London, with 2 trains an hour leaving for London Waterloo. There are also trains that go to Guildford, Ascot and Alton. Bus services are aplenty in town, with over 77 different bus services, that reach places such as Farnham, Yately and Reading. The drive to London is just over an hour, and the most practical route to take is via the A3. Heathrow Airport is the closest airport to town, and is just 20 miles away.

Local shops

Aldershot has it pretty much all covered when it comes to shopping needs. The Wellington Centre is a shopping centre that has 30 different stores such as Argos, Lidl and Boots, while there are also places to eat and drink. The Westgate Retail and Leisure Park has a Cineworld cinema, bars and restaurants, as well as retail outlets, while there is also a market every Thursday on Wellington street, with a vast array of fruit, vegetables, household items, clothes, jewellery and more.

The Lion Brewery is a pub with a great atmosphere, that hosts charity events and live music regularly, as well as offering a large selection of drinks. The Funky End is also a vibrant place for a night out, and has live DJs each weekend to create the perfect party atmosphere. There are many places to dine out in town; Toby Carvery Aldershot serves up traditional roast dinners, Taste Buds has authentic West Indian Cuisine, while Johney Gurkha Restaurant is famed for its Indian and Nepalese food, and has excellent customer reviews.

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