Alfreton vs Arnold
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.5 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Arnold wins on house prices with a 3% gap. For families, Alfreton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Alfreton
£240,964
Arnold
£233,758
Crime Rate
Alfreton
66.3
Arnold
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Alfreton
100.0%
Arnold
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Alfreton
407.9
Arnold
480.8
EPC Rating
Alfreton
70.3
Arnold
70.2
Median Income
Alfreton
£28,974
Arnold
£26,684
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsProperty in Alfreton commands an average of £240,964, compared with £233,758 in Arnold – a difference of 3%. The most affordable entry point in Alfreton is a flat at £120,250, while in Arnold it is a flat at £112,739.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 18% pricier in Arnold (£187,173 vs £153,802).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Arnold prices grew faster — 50% vs 37%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Alfreton and Arnold at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East MidlandsFamilies may prefer Alfreton, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Arnold. There are 6 schools in Alfreton and 16 in Arnold.
Alfreton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Arnold School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 16 schools (13 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Alfreton | Arnold |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 16 |
| Primary | 5 | 13 |
| Secondary | 1 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 480.8 Mbps in Arnold and 407.9 Mbps in Alfreton. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95% of premises in Alfreton and 98.7% in Arnold. Gigabit availability stands at 78.6% in Alfreton and 95.5% in Arnold.
Arnold is the faster of the two by 18% on average download speed (481 vs 408 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Alfreton leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.3 (C), while Arnold averages 70.2 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,098 in Alfreton and £1,086 in Arnold. 61.4% of homes in Alfreton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.4% in Arnold.
Alfreton has more energy-efficient housing — 61.4% reach band C or above, vs 59.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,973.5 in Alfreton and £26,684 in Arnold. The median age is 45.3 in Alfreton and 40.8 in Arnold. Owner-occupancy is 69% in Alfreton versus 59.5% in Arnold. Employment rates stand at 56.5% in Alfreton and 53.5% in Arnold.
| Indicator | Alfreton | Arnold |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,790 | 40,016 |
| Median Age | 45.3 | 40.8 |
| Median Household Income | £28,973.5 | £26,684 |
| Employment Rate | 56.5% | 53.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 69% | 59.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 24.9% | 30.2% |
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