Arborfield Garrison vs Pirbright
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Arborfield Garrison is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 29% lower. Arborfield Garrison has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Arborfield Garrison
£575,492
Pirbright
£808,833
Crime Rate
Arborfield Garrison
40.9
Pirbright
71.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Arborfield Garrison
N/A
Pirbright
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Arborfield Garrison
463.9
Pirbright
262.1
EPC Rating
Arborfield Garrison
71.4
Pirbright
71.6
Median Income
Arborfield Garrison
£36,478
Pirbright
£39,098
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £575,492, Arborfield Garrison undercuts Pirbright (£808,833) by around 29% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Arborfield Garrison is a flat at £290,771, while in Pirbright it is a flat at £290,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 28% pricier in Pirbright (£1,088,000 vs £787,436).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Arborfield Garrison prices grew faster — 15% vs 10%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastArborfield Garrison has a crime rate of 40.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 76% lower than Pirbright at 71.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Arborfield Garrison is violent-crime, while in Pirbright 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 Pirbright. Arborfield Garrison has 0 schools and Pirbright has 1 schools.
Arborfield Garrison School Inspection Breakdown
Pirbright School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Arborfield Garrison | Pirbright |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 1 |
| Primary | 0 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Arborfield Garrison averages 463.9 Mbps – ahead of Pirbright's 262.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.5% of premises in Arborfield Garrison and 90.6% in Pirbright. Gigabit availability stands at 91% in Arborfield Garrison and 43.3% in Pirbright.
Arborfield Garrison is the faster of the two by 77% on average download speed (464 vs 262 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Pirbright, scoring 71.6 on average (band C) compared to 71.4 (band C) in Arborfield Garrison. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,099 in Arborfield Garrison and £1,175 in Pirbright. 66.4% of homes in Arborfield Garrison have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 67.2% in Pirbright.
Pirbright has more energy-efficient housing — 67.2% reach band C or above, vs 66.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £39,097.8 in Pirbright and £36,478 in Arborfield Garrison. The median age is 40.1 in Arborfield Garrison and 42.9 in Pirbright. Employment rates stand at 63.2% in Arborfield Garrison and 60.5% in Pirbright. Owner-occupancy is 63.2% in Arborfield Garrison versus 68.3% in Pirbright. Arborfield Garrison has a population of 3,690 and Pirbright has 3,920.
| Indicator | Arborfield Garrison | Pirbright |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,690 | 3,920 |
| Median Age | 40.1 | 42.9 |
| Median Household Income | £36,478 | £39,097.8 |
| Employment Rate | 63.2% | 60.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 63.2% | 68.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 43.3% | 40.8% |
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