Arborfield Garrison vs Bagshot
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Bagshot offers lower property prices by roughly 28%. Arborfield Garrison has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Arborfield Garrison
£575,492
Bagshot
£449,077
Crime Rate
Arborfield Garrison
40.9
Bagshot
53.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Arborfield Garrison
N/A
Bagshot
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Arborfield Garrison
463.9
Bagshot
427.6
EPC Rating
Arborfield Garrison
71.4
Bagshot
71.8
Median Income
Arborfield Garrison
£36,478
Bagshot
£38,501
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastBuyers will find Bagshot more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £449,077 versus £575,492 in Arborfield Garrison. The most affordable entry point in Arborfield Garrison is a flat at £290,771, while in Bagshot it is a flat at £287,929.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 20% pricier in Arborfield Garrison (£787,436 vs £654,305).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Arborfield Garrison prices grew faster — 15% vs 12%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastWith 40.9 offences per 1,000 people, Arborfield Garrison is the safer of the two – 30% lower than Bagshot's 53 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Arborfield Garrison is violent-crime, while in Bagshot 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 Bagshot. Arborfield Garrison has 0 schools and Bagshot has 2 schools.
Arborfield Garrison School Inspection Breakdown
Bagshot School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Arborfield Garrison | Bagshot |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 2 |
| Primary | 0 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Arborfield Garrison enjoy 463.9 Mbps on average, while Bagshot lags behind at 427.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.5% of premises in Arborfield Garrison and 95.6% in Bagshot. Gigabit availability stands at 91% in Arborfield Garrison and 83.4% in Bagshot.
Arborfield Garrison is the faster of the two by 8% on average download speed (464 vs 428 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Bagshot is band C (score 71.8), ahead of Arborfield Garrison's band C (score 71.4). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,099 in Arborfield Garrison and £1,202 in Bagshot. 66.4% of homes in Arborfield Garrison have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 71.1% in Bagshot.
Bagshot has more energy-efficient housing — 71.1% reach band C or above, vs 66.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Arborfield Garrison has a population of 3,690 while Bagshot has 5,930. Median household income is £38,500.5 in Bagshot and £36,478 in Arborfield Garrison. The median age is 40.1 in Arborfield Garrison and 42.8 in Bagshot. Employment rates stand at 63.2% in Arborfield Garrison and 64% in Bagshot.
| Indicator | Arborfield Garrison | Bagshot |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,690 | 5,930 |
| Median Age | 40.1 | 42.8 |
| Median Household Income | £36,478 | £38,500.5 |
| Employment Rate | 63.2% | 64% |
| Owner Occupied | 63.2% | 70.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 43.3% | 37.4% |
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