Arborfield Garrison vs Binfield
Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.8 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Binfield wins on house prices with a 5% gap. Arborfield Garrison has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Arborfield Garrison
£575,492
Binfield
£546,490
Crime Rate
Arborfield Garrison
40.9
Binfield
52.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Arborfield Garrison
N/A
Binfield
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Arborfield Garrison
463.9
Binfield
460.8
EPC Rating
Arborfield Garrison
71.4
Binfield
71.9
Median Income
Arborfield Garrison
£36,478
Binfield
£37,982
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £546,490, Binfield undercuts Arborfield Garrison (£575,492) by around 5% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Arborfield Garrison is a flat at £290,771, while in Binfield it is a flat at £272,857.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 7% pricier in Arborfield Garrison (£290,771 vs £272,857).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Binfield prices grew faster — 24% 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 52.8 per 1,000 in Binfield. The most common crime category in Arborfield Garrison is violent-crime, while in Binfield 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 Binfield. Arborfield Garrison has 0 schools and Binfield has 2 schools.
Arborfield Garrison School Inspection Breakdown
Binfield School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Arborfield Garrison | Binfield |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 2 |
| Primary | 0 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Arborfield Garrison averages 463.9 Mbps – ahead of Binfield's 460.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.5% of premises in Arborfield Garrison and 97% in Binfield. Gigabit availability stands at 91% in Arborfield Garrison and 90.8% in Binfield.
Arborfield Garrison is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (464 vs 461 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Binfield, scoring 71.9 on average (band C) compared to 71.4 (band C) in Arborfield Garrison. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,099 in Arborfield Garrison and £1,169 in Binfield. 66.4% of homes in Arborfield Garrison have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 69.6% in Binfield.
Binfield has more energy-efficient housing — 69.6% reach band C or above, vs 66.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £37,982.3 in Binfield and £36,478 in Arborfield Garrison. The median age is 40.1 in Arborfield Garrison and 42.2 in Binfield. Employment rates stand at 63.2% in Arborfield Garrison and 63.9% in Binfield. Owner-occupancy is 63.2% in Arborfield Garrison versus 69.7% in Binfield. Arborfield Garrison has a population of 3,690 and Binfield has 4,851.
| Indicator | Arborfield Garrison | Binfield |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,690 | 4,851 |
| Median Age | 40.1 | 42.2 |
| Median Household Income | £36,478 | £37,982.3 |
| Employment Rate | 63.2% | 63.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 63.2% | 69.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 43.3% | 42.3% |
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