Arborfield Garrison vs Camberley
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Arborfield Garrison offers lower property prices by roughly 19%. Arborfield Garrison has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Arborfield Garrison
£575,492
Camberley
£706,909
Crime Rate
Arborfield Garrison
40.9
Camberley
52.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Arborfield Garrison
N/A
Camberley
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Arborfield Garrison
463.9
Camberley
442.9
EPC Rating
Arborfield Garrison
71.4
Camberley
71.8
Median Income
Arborfield Garrison
£36,478
Camberley
£38,501
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Arborfield Garrison is £575,492, which is 19% less than Camberley at £706,909. The most affordable entry point in Arborfield Garrison is a flat at £290,771, while in Camberley it is a flat at £220,722.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 32% pricier in Arborfield Garrison (£290,771 vs £220,722).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Camberley prices grew faster — 67% vs 15%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime is lower in Arborfield Garrison (40.9 per 1,000) compared to Camberley (52.5 per 1,000), a 28% difference. The most common crime category in Arborfield Garrison is violent-crime, while in Camberley 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 Camberley. Arborfield Garrison has 0 schools and Camberley has 11 schools.
Arborfield Garrison School Inspection Breakdown
Camberley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 11 schools (9 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Arborfield Garrison | Camberley |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 11 |
| Primary | 0 | 9 |
| Secondary | 0 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Arborfield Garrison offers faster average downloads at 463.9 Mbps, compared to 442.9 Mbps in Camberley. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.5% of premises in Arborfield Garrison and 99.2% in Camberley. Gigabit availability stands at 91% in Arborfield Garrison and 86.3% in Camberley.
Arborfield Garrison is the faster of the two by 5% on average download speed (464 vs 443 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Camberley are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.8 (band C) versus 71.4 (band C) in Arborfield Garrison. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,099 in Arborfield Garrison and £1,202 in Camberley. 66.4% of homes in Arborfield Garrison have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 71.1% in Camberley.
Camberley has more energy-efficient housing — 71.1% reach band C or above, vs 66.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £38,500.5 in Camberley and £36,478 in Arborfield Garrison. The median age is 40.1 in Arborfield Garrison and 42.8 in Camberley. Employment rates stand at 63.2% in Arborfield Garrison and 64% in Camberley. Owner-occupancy is 63.2% in Arborfield Garrison versus 70.4% in Camberley.
| Indicator | Arborfield Garrison | Camberley |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,690 | 36,787 |
| Median Age | 40.1 | 42.8 |
| Median Household Income | £36,478 | £38,500.5 |
| Employment Rate | 63.2% | 64% |
| Owner Occupied | 63.2% | 70.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 43.3% | 37.4% |
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