Arborfield Garrison vs Bracknell
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Bracknell offers lower property prices by roughly 35%. Arborfield Garrison has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Arborfield Garrison
£575,492
Bracknell
£425,233
Crime Rate
Arborfield Garrison
40.9
Bracknell
53.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Arborfield Garrison
N/A
Bracknell
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Arborfield Garrison
463.9
Bracknell
473
EPC Rating
Arborfield Garrison
71.4
Bracknell
73.2
Median Income
Arborfield Garrison
£36,478
Bracknell
£36,051
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Bracknell is £425,233, which is 35% less than Arborfield Garrison at £575,492. The most affordable entry point in Arborfield Garrison is a flat at £290,771, while in Bracknell it is a flat at £232,969.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 25% pricier in Arborfield Garrison (£290,771 vs £232,969).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Arborfield Garrison prices grew faster — 15% vs -2%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastWith 40.9 offences per 1,000 people, Arborfield Garrison is the safer of the two – 30% lower than Bracknell's 53 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Arborfield Garrison is violent-crime, while in Bracknell 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 Bracknell. Arborfield Garrison has 0 schools and Bracknell has 21 schools.
Arborfield Garrison School Inspection Breakdown
Bracknell School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 21 schools (17 primary, 4 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Arborfield Garrison | Bracknell |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 21 |
| Primary | 0 | 17 |
| Secondary | 0 | 4 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Bracknell offers faster average downloads at 473.0 Mbps, compared to 463.9 Mbps in Arborfield Garrison. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.5% of premises in Arborfield Garrison and 96.9% in Bracknell. Gigabit availability stands at 91% in Arborfield Garrison and 92.9% in Bracknell.
Bracknell is the faster of the two by 2% on average download speed (473 vs 464 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Bracknell are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 73.2 (band C) versus 71.4 (band C) in Arborfield Garrison. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,099 in Arborfield Garrison and £1,048 in Bracknell. 66.4% of homes in Arborfield Garrison have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 76.7% in Bracknell.
Bracknell has more energy-efficient housing — 76.7% reach band C or above, vs 66.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £36,478 in Arborfield Garrison and £36,051 in Bracknell. The median age is 40.1 in Arborfield Garrison and 40.8 in Bracknell. Employment rates stand at 63.2% in Arborfield Garrison and 66.4% in Bracknell. Owner-occupancy is 63.2% in Arborfield Garrison versus 66.8% in Bracknell.
| Indicator | Arborfield Garrison | Bracknell |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,690 | 79,581 |
| Median Age | 40.1 | 40.8 |
| Median Household Income | £36,478 | £36,051 |
| Employment Rate | 63.2% | 66.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 63.2% | 66.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 43.3% | 35.6% |
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