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Arborfield Garrison vs Marlow

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

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The verdict

Property in Arborfield Garrison is about 26% cheaper on average. Arborfield Garrison has the lower crime rate of the two.

Avg House Price

Arborfield Garrison

£575,492

Marlow

£775,630

Crime Rate

Arborfield Garrison

40.9

Marlow

59.3

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Arborfield Garrison

N/A

Marlow

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Arborfield Garrison

463.9

Marlow

402.1

EPC Rating

Arborfield Garrison

71.4

Marlow

71

Median Income

Arborfield Garrison

£36,478

Marlow

£36,571

The average house price in Arborfield Garrison is £575,492, which is 26% less than Marlow at £775,630. The most affordable entry point in Arborfield Garrison is a flat at £290,771, while in Marlow it is a flat at £404,566.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: terraced homes are 33% pricier in Marlow (£624,709 vs £420,269).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Marlow prices grew faster — 19% vs 15%.

With 40.9 offences per 1,000 people, Arborfield Garrison is the safer of the two – 45% lower than Marlow's 59.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Arborfield Garrison is violent-crime, while in Marlow 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 Marlow. Arborfield Garrison has 0 schools and Marlow has 8 schools.

Arborfield Garrison School Inspection Breakdown

Marlow School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 8 schools (6 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricArborfield GarrisonMarlow
Total Schools08
Primary06
Secondary02
% Top two bandsN/A100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Arborfield Garrison offers faster average downloads at 463.9 Mbps, compared to 402.1 Mbps in Marlow. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.5% of premises in Arborfield Garrison and 95.4% in Marlow. Gigabit availability stands at 91% in Arborfield Garrison and 75.3% in Marlow.

Arborfield Garrison is the faster of the two by 15% on average download speed (464 vs 402 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 71 (band C) in Marlow. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,099 in Arborfield Garrison and £1,240 in Marlow. 66.4% of homes in Arborfield Garrison have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66.5% in Marlow.

Marlow has more energy-efficient housing — 66.5% reach band C or above, vs 66.4% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £36,570.5 in Marlow and £36,478 in Arborfield Garrison. The median age is 40.1 in Arborfield Garrison and 43.5 in Marlow. Employment rates stand at 63.2% in Arborfield Garrison and 61.7% in Marlow. Owner-occupancy is 63.2% in Arborfield Garrison versus 68.1% in Marlow.

IndicatorArborfield GarrisonMarlow
Population3,69014,641
Median Age40.143.5
Median Household Income£36,478£36,570.5
Employment Rate63.2%61.7%
Owner Occupied63.2%68.1%
Degree-Level Qualified43.3%43%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Arborfield Garrison and Marlow?
Arborfield Garrison and Marlow are approximately 14.1 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Arborfield Garrison or Marlow?
Arborfield Garrison is cheaper, with an average house price of £575,492.
Is Arborfield Garrison or Marlow safer?
Arborfield Garrison has the lower crime rate at 40.9 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Arborfield Garrison or Marlow?
Complete school rating data is not available for both towns.
Which has faster broadband, Arborfield Garrison or Marlow?
Arborfield Garrison has faster average broadband at 463.9 Mbps.

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