Arborfield Garrison vs Charvil
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Arborfield Garrison is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 16% lower. Charvil has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Arborfield Garrison
£575,492
Charvil
£683,121
Crime Rate
Arborfield Garrison
40.9
Charvil
40.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Arborfield Garrison
N/A
Charvil
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Arborfield Garrison
463.9
Charvil
402.4
EPC Rating
Arborfield Garrison
71.4
Charvil
71.9
Median Income
Arborfield Garrison
£36,478
Charvil
£37,982
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty in Charvil commands an average of £683,121, compared with £575,492 in Arborfield Garrison – a difference of 16%. The most affordable entry point in Arborfield Garrison is a flat at £290,771, while in Charvil it is a flat at £257,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 13% pricier in Arborfield Garrison (£290,771 vs £257,500).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Charvil prices grew faster — 23% vs 15%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCharvil has a crime rate of 40.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 2% lower than Arborfield Garrison at 40.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Arborfield Garrison is violent-crime, while in Charvil 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 Charvil. Arborfield Garrison has 0 schools and Charvil has 0 schools.
Arborfield Garrison School Inspection Breakdown
Charvil School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Arborfield Garrison | Charvil |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 463.9 Mbps in Arborfield Garrison and 402.4 Mbps in Charvil. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.5% of premises in Arborfield Garrison and 95.7% in Charvil. Gigabit availability stands at 91% in Arborfield Garrison and 75.1% in Charvil.
Arborfield Garrison is the faster of the two by 15% on average download speed (464 vs 402 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Charvil, 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 Charvil. 66.4% of homes in Arborfield Garrison have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 69.6% in Charvil.
Charvil 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 Charvil and £36,478 in Arborfield Garrison. The median age is 40.1 in Arborfield Garrison and 42.2 in Charvil. Employment rates stand at 63.2% in Arborfield Garrison and 63.9% in Charvil. Owner-occupancy is 63.2% in Arborfield Garrison versus 69.7% in Charvil. Arborfield Garrison has a population of 3,690 and Charvil has 3,158.
| Indicator | Arborfield Garrison | Charvil |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,690 | 3,158 |
| 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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