Arborfield Garrison vs Ascot and Sunningdale
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.7 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Arborfield Garrison wins on house prices with a 52% gap. Arborfield Garrison has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Arborfield Garrison
£575,492
Ascot and Sunningdale
£1,205,601
Crime Rate
Arborfield Garrison
40.9
Ascot and Sunningdale
58.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Arborfield Garrison
N/A
Ascot and Sunningdale
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Arborfield Garrison
463.9
Ascot and Sunningdale
420.4
EPC Rating
Arborfield Garrison
71.4
Ascot and Sunningdale
71.8
Median Income
Arborfield Garrison
£36,478
Ascot and Sunningdale
£38,435
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £575,492, Arborfield Garrison undercuts Ascot And Sunningdale (£1,205,601) by around 52% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Arborfield Garrison is a flat at £290,771, while in Ascot And Sunningdale it is a terraced at £536,647.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 54% pricier in Ascot And Sunningdale (£629,748 vs £290,771).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Ascot And Sunningdale prices grew faster — 44% vs 15%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastResidents of Arborfield Garrison experience less crime overall, with a rate of 40.9 per 1,000 versus 58.1 per 1,000 in Ascot And Sunningdale. The most common crime category in Arborfield Garrison is violent-crime, while in Ascot And Sunningdale it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South EastSchool quality data is not fully available for both Arborfield Garrison and Ascot And Sunningdale. Arborfield Garrison has 0 schools and Ascot And Sunningdale has 6 schools.
Arborfield Garrison School Inspection Breakdown
Ascot and Sunningdale School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Arborfield Garrison | Ascot and Sunningdale |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 6 |
| Primary | 0 | 5 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Arborfield Garrison averages 463.9 Mbps – ahead of Ascot And Sunningdale's 420.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.5% of premises in Arborfield Garrison and 97.5% in Ascot And Sunningdale. Gigabit availability stands at 91% in Arborfield Garrison and 81.4% in Ascot And Sunningdale.
Arborfield Garrison is the faster of the two by 10% on average download speed (464 vs 420 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Ascot And Sunningdale leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.8 (C), while Arborfield Garrison averages 71.4 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,099 in Arborfield Garrison and £1,190 in Ascot And Sunningdale. 66.4% of homes in Arborfield Garrison have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 69.1% in Ascot And Sunningdale.
Ascot And Sunningdale has more energy-efficient housing — 69.1% reach band C or above, vs 66.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £38,434.5 in Ascot And Sunningdale and £36,478 in Arborfield Garrison. The median age is 40.1 in Arborfield Garrison and 42.9 in Ascot And Sunningdale. Owner-occupancy is 63.2% in Arborfield Garrison versus 68.4% in Ascot And Sunningdale. Employment rates stand at 63.2% in Arborfield Garrison and 62% in Ascot And Sunningdale.
| Indicator | Arborfield Garrison | Ascot and Sunningdale |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,690 | 15,340 |
| Median Age | 40.1 | 42.9 |
| Median Household Income | £36,478 | £38,434.5 |
| Employment Rate | 63.2% | 62% |
| Owner Occupied | 63.2% | 68.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 43.3% | 38.8% |
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