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Arborfield Garrison vs Bisley (Surrey Heath)

Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.1 miles apart.

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The verdict

Property in Arborfield Garrison is about 1% cheaper on average. Arborfield Garrison has the lower crime rate of the two.

Avg House Price

Arborfield Garrison

£575,492

Bisley (Surrey Heath)

£580,462

Crime Rate

Arborfield Garrison

40.9

Bisley (Surrey Heath)

52.4

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Arborfield Garrison

N/A

Bisley (Surrey Heath)

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Arborfield Garrison

463.9

Bisley (Surrey Heath)

262.1

EPC Rating

Arborfield Garrison

71.4

Bisley (Surrey Heath)

71.6

Median Income

Arborfield Garrison

£36,478

Bisley (Surrey Heath)

£39,098

Buyers will find Arborfield Garrison more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £575,492 versus £580,462 in Bisley (surrey Heath). The most affordable entry point in Arborfield Garrison is a flat at £290,771, while in Bisley (surrey Heath) it is a flat at £244,889.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: flat homes are 19% pricier in Arborfield Garrison (£290,771 vs £244,889).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Bisley (surrey Heath) prices grew faster — 24% vs 15%.

With 40.9 offences per 1,000 people, Arborfield Garrison is the safer of the two – 28% lower than Bisley (surrey Heath)'s 52.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Arborfield Garrison is violent-crime, while in Bisley (surrey Heath) 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 Bisley (surrey Heath). Arborfield Garrison has 0 schools and Bisley (surrey Heath) has 1 schools.

Arborfield Garrison School Inspection Breakdown

Bisley (Surrey Heath) School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricArborfield GarrisonBisley (Surrey Heath)
Total Schools01
Primary01
Secondary00
% Top two bandsN/A100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Internet users in Arborfield Garrison enjoy 463.9 Mbps on average, while Bisley (surrey Heath) lags behind at 262.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.5% of premises in Arborfield Garrison and 90.6% in Bisley (surrey Heath). Gigabit availability stands at 91% in Arborfield Garrison and 43.3% in Bisley (surrey Heath).

Arborfield Garrison is the faster of the two by 77% on average download speed (464 vs 262 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

The average EPC rating in Bisley (surrey Heath) is band C (score 71.6), ahead of Arborfield Garrison's band C (score 71.4). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,099 in Arborfield Garrison and £1,175 in Bisley (surrey Heath). 66.4% of homes in Arborfield Garrison have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 67.2% in Bisley (surrey Heath).

Bisley (surrey Heath) has more energy-efficient housing — 67.2% reach band C or above, vs 66.4% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Arborfield Garrison has a population of 3,690 while Bisley (surrey Heath) has 4,045. Median household income is £39,097.8 in Bisley (surrey Heath) and £36,478 in Arborfield Garrison. The median age is 40.1 in Arborfield Garrison and 42.9 in Bisley (surrey Heath). Employment rates stand at 63.2% in Arborfield Garrison and 60.5% in Bisley (surrey Heath).

IndicatorArborfield GarrisonBisley (Surrey Heath)
Population3,6904,045
Median Age40.142.9
Median Household Income£36,478£39,097.8
Employment Rate63.2%60.5%
Owner Occupied63.2%68.3%
Degree-Level Qualified43.3%40.8%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Arborfield Garrison and Bisley (surrey Heath)?
Arborfield Garrison and Bisley (surrey Heath) are approximately 12.1 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Arborfield Garrison or Bisley (surrey Heath)?
Arborfield Garrison is cheaper, with an average house price of £575,492.
Is Arborfield Garrison or Bisley (surrey Heath) safer?
Arborfield Garrison has the lower crime rate at 40.9 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Arborfield Garrison or Bisley (surrey Heath)?
Complete school rating data is not available for both towns.
Which has faster broadband, Arborfield Garrison or Bisley (surrey Heath)?
Arborfield Garrison has faster average broadband at 463.9 Mbps.

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