Annesley Woodhouse vs Arnold
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Annesley Woodhouse is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 0% lower. For families, Annesley Woodhouse edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Annesley Woodhouse
£232,889
Arnold
£233,758
Crime Rate
Annesley Woodhouse
80.2
Arnold
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Annesley Woodhouse
100.0%
Arnold
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Annesley Woodhouse
426.2
Arnold
480.8
EPC Rating
Annesley Woodhouse
69.9
Arnold
70.2
Median Income
Annesley Woodhouse
£27,631
Arnold
£26,684
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsAt £232,889, Annesley Woodhouse undercuts Arnold (£233,758) by around 0% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Annesley Woodhouse is a terraced at £118,333, while in Arnold it is a flat at £112,739.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 37% pricier in Arnold (£187,173 vs £118,333).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Arnold prices grew faster — 50% vs 47%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Annesley Woodhouse and Arnold at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East MidlandsOf the 2 schools in Annesley Woodhouse, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Arnold, which has 16 schools, the figure is 100%.
Annesley Woodhouse School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) 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 | Annesley Woodhouse | Arnold |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 16 |
| Primary | 2 | 13 |
| Secondary | 0 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Arnold averages 480.8 Mbps – ahead of Annesley Woodhouse's 426.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.8% of premises in Annesley Woodhouse and 98.7% in Arnold. Gigabit availability stands at 82.9% in Annesley Woodhouse and 95.5% in Arnold.
Arnold is the faster of the two by 13% on average download speed (481 vs 426 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Arnold leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.2 (C), while Annesley Woodhouse averages 69.9 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,066 in Annesley Woodhouse and £1,086 in Arnold. 58.2% of homes in Annesley Woodhouse have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.4% in Arnold.
Arnold has more energy-efficient housing — 59.4% reach band C or above, vs 58.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £27,631 in Annesley Woodhouse and £26,684 in Arnold. The median age is 43.5 in Annesley Woodhouse and 40.8 in Arnold. Owner-occupancy is 65.7% in Annesley Woodhouse versus 59.5% in Arnold. Employment rates stand at 56.9% in Annesley Woodhouse and 53.5% in Arnold.
| Indicator | Annesley Woodhouse | Arnold |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,162 | 40,016 |
| Median Age | 43.5 | 40.8 |
| Median Household Income | £27,631 | £26,684 |
| Employment Rate | 56.9% | 53.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.7% | 59.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 21.9% | 30.2% |
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