Living in Arborfield: Liveability Score 41/100
Last updated 7 August 2026
Arborfield scores 41/100 overall, across 7 scored categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 99/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Among the 6 scored places sharing the RG2 postcode district, Arborfield ranks 5th.
The RG2 district averages 66/100, putting Arborfield 25 points below its own postcode area. On broadband specifically, Arborfield sits 13 points above the RG2 district figure of 86/100. That sits 9 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: RG2 postcode district.
Settlement area
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Score breakdown
Safety & Environment
Crime is scored from the last 12 months of police street-level data. Police Scotland does not publish this, and there is no Scottish equivalent of the Police UK open data service, so crime has been left out of the score for this area. This is a gap in published data, not a sign of low crime.
Services
Economy & Bills
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Transport
Lifestyle
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House Prices
Not enough recent sales
Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Arborfield in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Arborfield a nice place to live?
Arborfield has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Arborfield is 41/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.
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