Arborfield Garrison vs Basingstoke
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Basingstoke offers lower property prices by roughly 42%.
Avg House Price
Arborfield Garrison
£575,492
Basingstoke
£404,926
Crime Rate
Arborfield Garrison
40.9
Basingstoke
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Arborfield Garrison
N/A
Basingstoke
94.3%
Avg Download Speed
Arborfield Garrison
463.9
Basingstoke
416.2
EPC Rating
Arborfield Garrison
71.4
Basingstoke
72.4
Median Income
Arborfield Garrison
£36,478
Basingstoke
£38,107
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastBuyers will find Basingstoke more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £404,926 versus £575,492 in Arborfield Garrison. The most affordable entry point in Arborfield Garrison is a flat at £290,771, while in Basingstoke it is a flat at £186,479.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 56% pricier in Arborfield Garrison (£290,771 vs £186,479).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Basingstoke prices grew faster — 27% vs 15%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime rate data is not available for both Arborfield Garrison and Basingstoke at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South EastSchool quality data is not fully available for both Arborfield Garrison and Basingstoke. Arborfield Garrison has 0 schools and Basingstoke has 40 schools.
Arborfield Garrison School Inspection Breakdown
Basingstoke School Inspection Breakdown
94.3% of 40 schools (33 primary, 7 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Arborfield Garrison | Basingstoke |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 40 |
| Primary | 0 | 33 |
| Secondary | 0 | 7 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 94.3% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Arborfield Garrison enjoy 463.9 Mbps on average, while Basingstoke lags behind at 416.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.5% of premises in Arborfield Garrison and 97.4% in Basingstoke. Gigabit availability stands at 91% in Arborfield Garrison and 80.3% in Basingstoke.
Arborfield Garrison is the faster of the two by 11% on average download speed (464 vs 416 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Basingstoke is band C (score 72.4), ahead of Arborfield Garrison's band C (score 71.4). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,099 in Arborfield Garrison and £1,191 in Basingstoke. 66.4% of homes in Arborfield Garrison have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 71.6% in Basingstoke.
Basingstoke has more energy-efficient housing — 71.6% reach band C or above, vs 66.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Arborfield Garrison has a population of 3,690 while Basingstoke has 116,888. Median household income is £38,107 in Basingstoke and £36,478 in Arborfield Garrison. The median age is 40.1 in Arborfield Garrison and 42.2 in Basingstoke. Employment rates stand at 63.2% in Arborfield Garrison and 64.7% in Basingstoke.
| Indicator | Arborfield Garrison | Basingstoke |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,690 | 116,888 |
| Median Age | 40.1 | 42.2 |
| Median Household Income | £36,478 | £38,107 |
| Employment Rate | 63.2% | 64.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 63.2% | 64.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 43.3% | 35.2% |
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