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Area guide · Gedling

Living in Arnold

A snapshot of life in Arnold, East Midlands — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

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At a glance

Arnold is a town in Gedling, East Midlands with a population of 40,016. The average house price is £233,758.

Where Arnold ranks

Population

40,016

Avg House Price

£233,758

Crime Rate

N/A

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

481 Mbps

EPC Rating

C

Median Income

£26,684

Median Age

40.8

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Arnold's detached homes (£313,444) command roughly 2.8× the price of a flat (£112,739).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Arnold prices have risen 50% over the last 9 years (£155,649 → £233,758).

Property TypeAverageMedianSales Count
Detached£313,444£300,000133
Semi-Detached£211,953£215,000169
Terraced£187,173£184,000101
Flat£112,739£112,00023

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Arnold is not available.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 16 schools (13 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools16
Primary13
Secondary3
% Top two bands100%

Schools in this area

SchoolPhaseRating
Arno Vale Junior SchoolPrimaryGood
Arnold Hill Spencer AcademySecondaryNo rating available
Arnold Mill Primary and Nursery SchoolPrimaryGood
Arnold View Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Burford Primary and Nursery SchoolPrimaryNo rating available
Christ The King Voluntary AcademySecondaryGood
Coppice Farm Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Ernehale Infant SchoolPrimaryGood
Ernehale Junior SchoolPrimaryGood
Killisick Junior SchoolPrimaryGood
Pinewood Infant and Nursery SchoolPrimaryOutstanding
Redhill AcademySecondaryOutstanding
Richard Bonington Primary and Nursery SchoolPrimaryGood
Robert Mellors Primary AcademyPrimaryGood
The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary, ArnoldPrimaryGood
Woodthorpe Infant SchoolPrimaryNo rating available

Broadband & Connectivity

Arnold averages 481 Mbps — 381% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Arnold homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 59.4% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC RatingC
Average EPC Score70.2
% Rated C or Above59.4%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)£1,086

Demographics & Economy

Population40,016
Median Age40.8
Median Household Income£26,684
Employment Rate53.5%
Owner Occupied59.5%
Degree-Level Qualified30.2%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Arnold?
The average house price in Arnold is £233,758 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.
What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Arnold?
The most affordable entry point in Arnold is a flat, with an average price of £112,739.
How are the schools in Arnold?
Arnold has 16 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.
What broadband speeds are available in Arnold?
Average broadband download speeds in Arnold are around 481 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 98.7% of premises.
How big is Arnold?
Arnold is a settlement in Gedling with a population of approximately 40,016.

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