Armthorpe vs Brampton (Rotherham)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Brampton (rotherham) is about 23% cheaper on average. Brampton (rotherham) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Brampton (rotherham) edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Armthorpe
£219,555
Brampton (Rotherham)
£178,130
Crime Rate
Armthorpe
116.6
Brampton (Rotherham)
90.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Armthorpe
75.0%
Brampton (Rotherham)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Armthorpe
413.8
Brampton (Rotherham)
381.5
EPC Rating
Armthorpe
70.9
Brampton (Rotherham)
70.2
Median Income
Armthorpe
£30,186
Brampton (Rotherham)
£29,219
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberThe average house price in Brampton (rotherham) is £178,130, which is 23% less than Armthorpe at £219,555. The most affordable entry point in Armthorpe is a flat at £98,904, while in Brampton (rotherham) it is a flat at £99,375.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 19% pricier in Armthorpe (£152,069 vs £128,177).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Armthorpe prices grew faster — 75% vs 43%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberWith 90.5 offences per 1,000 people, Brampton (rotherham) is the safer of the two – 29% lower than Armthorpe's 116.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Armthorpe is violent-crime, while in Brampton (rotherham) it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in Yorkshire and the HumberBrampton (rotherham) has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 75% in Armthorpe. Armthorpe has 5 schools in total, while Brampton (rotherham) has 1.
Armthorpe School Inspection Breakdown
75% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Brampton (Rotherham) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Armthorpe | Brampton (Rotherham) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 1 |
| Primary | 4 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 75% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Armthorpe offers faster average downloads at 413.8 Mbps, compared to 381.5 Mbps in Brampton (rotherham). Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.7% of premises in Armthorpe and 98.6% in Brampton (rotherham). Gigabit availability stands at 79.8% in Armthorpe and 70.4% in Brampton (rotherham).
Armthorpe is the faster of the two by 8% on average download speed (414 vs 382 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Armthorpe are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.9 (band C) versus 70.2 (band C) in Brampton (rotherham). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,093 in Armthorpe and £1,100 in Brampton (rotherham). 61.2% of homes in Armthorpe have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.7% in Brampton (rotherham).
Armthorpe has more energy-efficient housing — 61.2% reach band C or above, vs 60.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,186 in Armthorpe and £29,218.5 in Brampton (rotherham). The median age is 43.4 in Armthorpe and 43.4 in Brampton (rotherham). Employment rates stand at 54.9% in Armthorpe and 55.2% in Brampton (rotherham). Owner-occupancy is 62.8% in Armthorpe versus 63% in Brampton (rotherham).
| Indicator | Armthorpe | Brampton (Rotherham) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,161 | 4,620 |
| Median Age | 43.4 | 43.4 |
| Median Household Income | £30,186 | £29,218.5 |
| Employment Rate | 54.9% | 55.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 62.8% | 63% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 22.7% | 23.2% |
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