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Arborfield Garrison vs Goring

Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.1 miles apart.

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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

Buyers 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 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.

School 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.

MetricArborfield GarrisonGoring
Total Schools01
Primary01
Secondary00
% Top two bandsN/A100%

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.

IndicatorArborfield GarrisonGoring
Population3,6903,434
Median Age40.144.3
Median Household Income£36,478£37,362
Employment Rate63.2%63%
Owner Occupied63.2%68.9%
Degree-Level Qualified43.3%40.3%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Arborfield Garrison and Goring?
Arborfield Garrison and Goring are approximately 14.1 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Arborfield Garrison or Goring?
Arborfield Garrison is cheaper, with an average house price of £575,492.
Is Arborfield Garrison or Goring safer?
Goring has the lower crime rate at 40.2 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Arborfield Garrison or Goring?
Complete school rating data is not available for both towns.
Which has faster broadband, Arborfield Garrison or Goring?
Arborfield Garrison has faster average broadband at 463.9 Mbps.

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