There is little industry in the town itself. The school has a business partnership with a local company and several departments have their own industry links. Several major computer firms have their U.K. headquarters not far away and the whole area has seen a dramatic rise in high technology companies in recent years. North-east Hampshire is a very pleasant place to live and housing in the area is quite expensive. Cheaper housing is available in the surrounding towns of Aldershot, Farnborough, Yateley, Hook and Basingstoke, many areas of which are quite attractive.
Rented accommodation is available locally.
Teachers now have key-worker status and are given priority for housing by the district and county councils.