Arborfield Garrison vs Fleet
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Fleet offers lower property prices by roughly 14%.
Avg House Price
Arborfield Garrison
£575,492
Fleet
£505,680
Crime Rate
Arborfield Garrison
40.9
Fleet
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Arborfield Garrison
N/A
Fleet
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Arborfield Garrison
463.9
Fleet
416.7
EPC Rating
Arborfield Garrison
71.4
Fleet
72.3
Median Income
Arborfield Garrison
£36,478
Fleet
£41,472
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastBuyers will find Fleet more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £505,680 versus £575,492 in Arborfield Garrison. The most affordable entry point in Arborfield Garrison is a flat at £290,771, while in Fleet it is a flat at £225,381.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 29% pricier in Arborfield Garrison (£290,771 vs £225,381).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Fleet prices grew faster — 22% vs 15%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime rate data is not available for both Arborfield Garrison and Fleet at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South EastSchool quality data is not fully available for both Arborfield Garrison and Fleet. Arborfield Garrison has 0 schools and Fleet has 11 schools.
Arborfield Garrison School Inspection Breakdown
Fleet School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 11 schools (9 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Arborfield Garrison | Fleet |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 11 |
| Primary | 0 | 9 |
| Secondary | 0 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Arborfield Garrison enjoy 463.9 Mbps on average, while Fleet lags behind at 416.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.5% of premises in Arborfield Garrison and 97.8% in Fleet. Gigabit availability stands at 91% in Arborfield Garrison and 80.5% in Fleet.
Arborfield Garrison is the faster of the two by 11% on average download speed (464 vs 417 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Fleet is band C (score 72.3), ahead of Arborfield Garrison's band C (score 71.4). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,099 in Arborfield Garrison and £1,212 in Fleet. 66.4% of homes in Arborfield Garrison have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 72.1% in Fleet.
Fleet has more energy-efficient housing — 72.1% reach band C or above, vs 66.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Arborfield Garrison has a population of 3,690 while Fleet has 37,800. Median household income is £41,472 in Fleet and £36,478 in Arborfield Garrison. The median age is 40.1 in Arborfield Garrison and 44.1 in Fleet. Employment rates stand at 63.2% in Arborfield Garrison and 62.8% in Fleet.
| Indicator | Arborfield Garrison | Fleet |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,690 | 37,800 |
| Median Age | 40.1 | 44.1 |
| Median Household Income | £36,478 | £41,472 |
| Employment Rate | 63.2% | 62.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 63.2% | 75.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 43.3% | 41.4% |
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