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Annesley Woodhouse vs Arnold

Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.6 miles apart.

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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

At £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 rate data is not available for both Annesley Woodhouse and Arnold at this time.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Of 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.

MetricAnnesley WoodhouseArnold
Total Schools216
Primary213
Secondary03
% Top two bands100%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.

IndicatorAnnesley WoodhouseArnold
Population6,16240,016
Median Age43.540.8
Median Household Income£27,631£26,684
Employment Rate56.9%53.5%
Owner Occupied65.7%59.5%
Degree-Level Qualified21.9%30.2%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Annesley Woodhouse and Arnold?
Annesley Woodhouse and Arnold are approximately 7.6 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Annesley Woodhouse or Arnold?
Annesley Woodhouse is cheaper, with an average house price of £232,889.
Is Annesley Woodhouse or Arnold safer?
Crime rate data is not available for both towns at this time.
Which has better schools, Annesley Woodhouse or Arnold?
Annesley Woodhouse has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Annesley Woodhouse or Arnold?
Arnold has faster average broadband at 480.8 Mbps.

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