Arborfield Garrison vs Ash and Ash Vale
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Ash And Ash Vale is about 37% cheaper on average. Arborfield Garrison has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Arborfield Garrison
£575,492
Ash and Ash Vale
£421,078
Crime Rate
Arborfield Garrison
40.9
Ash and Ash Vale
72.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Arborfield Garrison
N/A
Ash and Ash Vale
83.3%
Avg Download Speed
Arborfield Garrison
463.9
Ash and Ash Vale
449.8
EPC Rating
Arborfield Garrison
71.4
Ash and Ash Vale
70.6
Median Income
Arborfield Garrison
£36,478
Ash and Ash Vale
£37,465
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastBuyers will find Ash And Ash Vale more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £421,078 versus £575,492 in Arborfield Garrison. The most affordable entry point in Arborfield Garrison is a flat at £290,771, while in Ash And Ash Vale it is a flat at £207,175.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 41% pricier in Arborfield Garrison (£787,436 vs £556,523).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Ash And Ash Vale prices grew faster — 23% vs 15%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastWith 40.9 offences per 1,000 people, Arborfield Garrison is the safer of the two – 76% lower than Ash And Ash Vale's 72 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Arborfield Garrison is violent-crime, while in Ash And Ash Vale 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 Ash And Ash Vale. Arborfield Garrison has 0 schools and Ash And Ash Vale has 8 schools.
Arborfield Garrison School Inspection Breakdown
Ash and Ash Vale School Inspection Breakdown
83.3% of 8 schools (7 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Arborfield Garrison | Ash and Ash Vale |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 8 |
| Primary | 0 | 7 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 83.3% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Arborfield Garrison enjoy 463.9 Mbps on average, while Ash And Ash Vale lags behind at 449.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.5% of premises in Arborfield Garrison and 99.1% in Ash And Ash Vale. Gigabit availability stands at 91% in Arborfield Garrison and 88.2% in Ash And Ash Vale.
Arborfield Garrison is the faster of the two by 3% on average download speed (464 vs 450 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Arborfield Garrison is band C (score 71.4), ahead of Ash And Ash Vale's band C (score 70.6). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,099 in Arborfield Garrison and £1,200 in Ash And Ash Vale. 66.4% of homes in Arborfield Garrison have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66.4% in Ash And Ash Vale.
Arborfield Garrison has more energy-efficient housing — 66.4% reach band C or above, vs 66.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Arborfield Garrison has a population of 3,690 while Ash And Ash Vale has 24,145. Median household income is £37,464.7 in Ash And Ash Vale and £36,478 in Arborfield Garrison. The median age is 40.1 in Arborfield Garrison and 42.5 in Ash And Ash Vale. Employment rates stand at 63.2% in Arborfield Garrison and 61.9% in Ash And Ash Vale.
| Indicator | Arborfield Garrison | Ash and Ash Vale |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,690 | 24,145 |
| Median Age | 40.1 | 42.5 |
| Median Household Income | £36,478 | £37,464.7 |
| Employment Rate | 63.2% | 61.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 63.2% | 66.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 43.3% | 37.7% |
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