Arborfield Garrison vs Goring
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Arborfield Garrison is about 21% cheaper on average. Goring has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Arborfield Garrison
£575,492
Goring
£731,860
Crime Rate
Arborfield Garrison
40.9
Goring
40.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Arborfield Garrison
N/A
Goring
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Arborfield Garrison
463.9
Goring
368.4
EPC Rating
Arborfield Garrison
71.4
Goring
70.4
Median Income
Arborfield Garrison
£36,478
Goring
£37,362
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastBuyers will find Arborfield Garrison more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £575,492 versus £731,860 in Goring. The most affordable entry point in Arborfield Garrison is a flat at £290,771, while in Goring it is a flat at £321,600.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 27% pricier in Goring (£701,083 vs £515,055).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Goring prices grew faster — 36% vs 15%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime is lower in Goring (40.2 per 1,000) compared to Arborfield Garrison (40.9 per 1,000), a 2% difference. The most common crime category in Arborfield Garrison is violent-crime, while in Goring 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 Goring. Arborfield Garrison has 0 schools and Goring has 1 schools.
Arborfield Garrison School Inspection Breakdown
Goring School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Arborfield Garrison | Goring |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 1 |
| Primary | 0 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Arborfield Garrison enjoy 463.9 Mbps on average, while Goring lags behind at 368.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.5% of premises in Arborfield Garrison and 96% in Goring. Gigabit availability stands at 91% in Arborfield Garrison and 69.2% in Goring.
Arborfield Garrison is the faster of the two by 26% on average download speed (464 vs 368 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Arborfield Garrison is band C (score 71.4), ahead of Goring's band C (score 70.4). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,099 in Arborfield Garrison and £1,330 in Goring. 66.4% of homes in Arborfield Garrison have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.4% in Goring.
Arborfield Garrison has more energy-efficient housing — 66.4% reach band C or above, vs 62.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Arborfield Garrison has a population of 3,690 while Goring has 3,434. Median household income is £37,362 in Goring and £36,478 in Arborfield Garrison. The median age is 40.1 in Arborfield Garrison and 44.3 in Goring. Employment rates stand at 63.2% in Arborfield Garrison and 63% in Goring.
| Indicator | Arborfield Garrison | Goring |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,690 | 3,434 |
| Median Age | 40.1 | 44.3 |
| Median Household Income | £36,478 | £37,362 |
| Employment Rate | 63.2% | 63% |
| Owner Occupied | 63.2% | 68.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 43.3% | 40.3% |
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