Arborfield Garrison vs Frimley
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Frimley is about 21% cheaper on average. Arborfield Garrison has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Arborfield Garrison
£575,492
Frimley
£475,889
Crime Rate
Arborfield Garrison
40.9
Frimley
52.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Arborfield Garrison
N/A
Frimley
83.3%
Avg Download Speed
Arborfield Garrison
463.9
Frimley
437.8
EPC Rating
Arborfield Garrison
71.4
Frimley
70.6
Median Income
Arborfield Garrison
£36,478
Frimley
£37,465
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Frimley is £475,889, which is 21% less than Arborfield Garrison at £575,492. The most affordable entry point in Arborfield Garrison is a flat at £290,771, while in Frimley it is a flat at £271,618.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 34% pricier in Arborfield Garrison (£787,436 vs £588,370).
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 – 28% lower than Frimley's 52.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Arborfield Garrison is violent-crime, while in Frimley 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 Frimley. Arborfield Garrison has 0 schools and Frimley has 6 schools.
Arborfield Garrison School Inspection Breakdown
Frimley School Inspection Breakdown
83.3% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Arborfield Garrison | Frimley |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 6 |
| Primary | 0 | 5 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 83.3% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Arborfield Garrison offers faster average downloads at 463.9 Mbps, compared to 437.8 Mbps in Frimley. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.5% of premises in Arborfield Garrison and 97.3% in Frimley. Gigabit availability stands at 91% in Arborfield Garrison and 85.6% in Frimley.
Arborfield Garrison is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (464 vs 438 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Arborfield Garrison are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.4 (band C) versus 70.6 (band C) in Frimley. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,099 in Arborfield Garrison and £1,200 in Frimley. 66.4% of homes in Arborfield Garrison have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66.4% in Frimley.
Arborfield Garrison has more energy-efficient housing — 66.4% reach band C or above, vs 66.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £37,464.7 in Frimley and £36,478 in Arborfield Garrison. The median age is 40.1 in Arborfield Garrison and 42.5 in Frimley. Employment rates stand at 63.2% in Arborfield Garrison and 61.9% in Frimley. Owner-occupancy is 63.2% in Arborfield Garrison versus 66.9% in Frimley.
| Indicator | Arborfield Garrison | Frimley |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,690 | 15,101 |
| Median Age | 40.1 | 42.5 |
| Median Household Income | £36,478 | £37,464.7 |
| Employment Rate | 63.2% | 61.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 63.2% | 66.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 43.3% | 37.7% |
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