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Arborfield Garrison vs Farnham

Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.7 miles apart.

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The verdict

When it comes to cost of living, Arborfield Garrison wins on house prices with a 13% gap. Farnham has the lower crime rate of the two.

Avg House Price

Arborfield Garrison

£575,492

Farnham

£664,871

Crime Rate

Arborfield Garrison

40.9

Farnham

37.1

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Arborfield Garrison

N/A

Farnham

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Arborfield Garrison

463.9

Farnham

373.5

EPC Rating

Arborfield Garrison

71.4

Farnham

68.5

Median Income

Arborfield Garrison

£36,478

Farnham

£43,842

At £575,492, Arborfield Garrison undercuts Farnham (£664,871) by around 13% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Arborfield Garrison is a flat at £290,771, while in Farnham it is a flat at £361,405.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 22% pricier in Farnham (£1,005,955 vs £787,436).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Farnham prices grew faster — 22% vs 15%.

Residents of Farnham experience less crime overall, with a rate of 37.1 per 1,000 versus 40.9 per 1,000 in Arborfield Garrison. The most common crime category in Arborfield Garrison is violent-crime, while in Farnham 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 Farnham. Arborfield Garrison has 0 schools and Farnham has 5 schools.

Arborfield Garrison School Inspection Breakdown

Farnham School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 5 schools (5 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricArborfield GarrisonFarnham
Total Schools05
Primary05
Secondary00
% Top two bandsN/A100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Arborfield Garrison averages 463.9 Mbps – ahead of Farnham's 373.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.5% of premises in Arborfield Garrison and 99% in Farnham. Gigabit availability stands at 91% in Arborfield Garrison and 64.2% in Farnham.

Arborfield Garrison is the faster of the two by 24% on average download speed (464 vs 374 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Arborfield Garrison leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.4 (C), while Farnham averages 68.5 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,099 in Arborfield Garrison and £1,466 in Farnham. 66.4% of homes in Arborfield Garrison have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 53% in Farnham.

Arborfield Garrison has more energy-efficient housing — 66.4% reach band C or above, vs 53% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £43,842 in Farnham and £36,478 in Arborfield Garrison. The median age is 40.1 in Arborfield Garrison and 46 in Farnham. Owner-occupancy is 63.2% in Arborfield Garrison versus 71.8% in Farnham. Employment rates stand at 63.2% in Arborfield Garrison and 58.6% in Farnham.

IndicatorArborfield GarrisonFarnham
Population3,69020,499
Median Age40.146
Median Household Income£36,478£43,842
Employment Rate63.2%58.6%
Owner Occupied63.2%71.8%
Degree-Level Qualified43.3%46.6%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Arborfield Garrison and Farnham?
Arborfield Garrison and Farnham are approximately 12.7 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Arborfield Garrison or Farnham?
Arborfield Garrison is cheaper, with an average house price of £575,492.
Is Arborfield Garrison or Farnham safer?
Farnham has the lower crime rate at 37.1 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Arborfield Garrison or Farnham?
Complete school rating data is not available for both towns.
Which has faster broadband, Arborfield Garrison or Farnham?
Arborfield Garrison has faster average broadband at 463.9 Mbps.

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