Arborfield Garrison vs Bisley (Surrey Heath)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.1 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastBuyers 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%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastWith 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South EastSchool 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.
| Metric | Arborfield Garrison | Bisley (Surrey Heath) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 1 |
| Primary | 0 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 100% |
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).
| Indicator | Arborfield Garrison | Bisley (Surrey Heath) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,690 | 4,045 |
| Median Age | 40.1 | 42.9 |
| Median Household Income | £36,478 | £39,097.8 |
| Employment Rate | 63.2% | 60.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 63.2% | 68.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 43.3% | 40.8% |
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