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Arborfield Garrison vs Ash and Ash Vale

Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.5 miles apart.

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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

Buyers 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%.

With 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.

School 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.

MetricArborfield GarrisonAsh and Ash Vale
Total Schools08
Primary07
Secondary01
% Top two bandsN/A83.3%

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.

IndicatorArborfield GarrisonAsh and Ash Vale
Population3,69024,145
Median Age40.142.5
Median Household Income£36,478£37,464.7
Employment Rate63.2%61.9%
Owner Occupied63.2%66.9%
Degree-Level Qualified43.3%37.7%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Arborfield Garrison and Ash And Ash Vale?
Arborfield Garrison and Ash And Ash Vale are approximately 11.5 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Arborfield Garrison or Ash And Ash Vale?
Ash And Ash Vale is cheaper, with an average house price of £421,078.
Is Arborfield Garrison or Ash And Ash Vale safer?
Arborfield Garrison has the lower crime rate at 40.9 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Arborfield Garrison or Ash And Ash Vale?
Complete school rating data is not available for both towns.
Which has faster broadband, Arborfield Garrison or Ash And Ash Vale?
Arborfield Garrison has faster average broadband at 463.9 Mbps.

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