Arborfield Garrison vs Winnersh
Which is better to live in? Distance: 3.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Winnersh is about 1% cheaper on average. Winnersh has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Arborfield Garrison
£575,492
Winnersh
£568,012
Crime Rate
Arborfield Garrison
40.9
Winnersh
40.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Arborfield Garrison
N/A
Winnersh
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Arborfield Garrison
463.9
Winnersh
405.5
EPC Rating
Arborfield Garrison
71.4
Winnersh
70.9
Median Income
Arborfield Garrison
£36,478
Winnersh
£40,226
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastBuyers will find Winnersh more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £568,012 versus £575,492 in Arborfield Garrison. The most affordable entry point in Arborfield Garrison is a flat at £290,771, while in Winnersh it is a flat at £248,001.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 17% pricier in Arborfield Garrison (£290,771 vs £248,001).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Winnersh prices grew faster — 20% vs 15%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime is lower in Winnersh (40.4 per 1,000) compared to Arborfield Garrison (40.9 per 1,000), a 1% difference. The most common crime category in Arborfield Garrison is violent-crime, while in Winnersh 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 Winnersh. Arborfield Garrison has 0 schools and Winnersh has 3 schools.
Arborfield Garrison School Inspection Breakdown
Winnersh School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Arborfield Garrison | Winnersh |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 3 |
| Primary | 0 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Arborfield Garrison enjoy 463.9 Mbps on average, while Winnersh lags behind at 405.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.5% of premises in Arborfield Garrison and 97.4% in Winnersh. Gigabit availability stands at 91% in Arborfield Garrison and 76.3% in Winnersh.
Arborfield Garrison is the faster of the two by 14% on average download speed (464 vs 406 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Arborfield Garrison is band C (score 71.4), ahead of Winnersh's band C (score 70.9). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,099 in Arborfield Garrison and £1,222 in Winnersh. 66.4% of homes in Arborfield Garrison have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.9% in Winnersh.
Arborfield Garrison has more energy-efficient housing — 66.4% reach band C or above, vs 64.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Arborfield Garrison has a population of 3,690 while Winnersh has 8,904. Median household income is £40,226 in Winnersh and £36,478 in Arborfield Garrison. The median age is 40.1 in Arborfield Garrison and 42.3 in Winnersh. Employment rates stand at 63.2% in Arborfield Garrison and 63.5% in Winnersh.
| Indicator | Arborfield Garrison | Winnersh |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,690 | 8,904 |
| Median Age | 40.1 | 42.3 |
| Median Household Income | £36,478 | £40,226 |
| Employment Rate | 63.2% | 63.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 63.2% | 76% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 43.3% | 46.2% |
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