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Arborfield Garrison vs Winnersh

Which is better to live in? Distance: 3.4 miles apart.

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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

Buyers 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 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.

School 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.

MetricArborfield GarrisonWinnersh
Total Schools03
Primary02
Secondary01
% Top two bandsN/A100%

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.

IndicatorArborfield GarrisonWinnersh
Population3,6908,904
Median Age40.142.3
Median Household Income£36,478£40,226
Employment Rate63.2%63.5%
Owner Occupied63.2%76%
Degree-Level Qualified43.3%46.2%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Arborfield Garrison and Winnersh?
Arborfield Garrison and Winnersh are approximately 3.4 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Arborfield Garrison or Winnersh?
Winnersh is cheaper, with an average house price of £568,012.
Is Arborfield Garrison or Winnersh safer?
Winnersh has the lower crime rate at 40.4 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Arborfield Garrison or Winnersh?
Complete school rating data is not available for both towns.
Which has faster broadband, Arborfield Garrison or Winnersh?
Arborfield Garrison has faster average broadband at 463.9 Mbps.

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