Armthorpe vs Carlton in Lindrick
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Carlton In Lindrick offers lower property prices by roughly 5%. Carlton In Lindrick has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Carlton In Lindrick edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Armthorpe
£219,555
Carlton in Lindrick
£210,046
Crime Rate
Armthorpe
116.6
Carlton in Lindrick
78.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Armthorpe
75.0%
Carlton in Lindrick
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Armthorpe
413.8
Carlton in Lindrick
409.6
EPC Rating
Armthorpe
70.9
Carlton in Lindrick
70.8
Median Income
Armthorpe
£30,186
Carlton in Lindrick
£28,357
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberBuyers will find Carlton In Lindrick more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £210,046 versus £219,555 in Armthorpe. The most affordable entry point in Armthorpe is a flat at £98,904, while in Carlton In Lindrick it is a flat at £93,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 32% pricier in Armthorpe (£152,069 vs £115,318).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Armthorpe prices grew faster — 75% vs 47%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberCrime is lower in Carlton In Lindrick (78.6 per 1,000) compared to Armthorpe (116.6 per 1,000), a 48% difference. The most common crime category in Armthorpe is violent-crime, while in Carlton In Lindrick 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 HumberSchool quality favours Carlton In Lindrick: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 75% in Armthorpe.
Armthorpe School Inspection Breakdown
75% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Carlton in Lindrick School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Armthorpe | Carlton in Lindrick |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 2 |
| Primary | 4 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 75% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Armthorpe enjoy 413.8 Mbps on average, while Carlton In Lindrick lags behind at 409.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.7% of premises in Armthorpe and 96% in Carlton In Lindrick. Gigabit availability stands at 79.8% in Armthorpe and 78.3% in Carlton In Lindrick.
Armthorpe is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (414 vs 410 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Armthorpe is band C (score 70.9), ahead of Carlton In Lindrick's band C (score 70.8). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,093 in Armthorpe and £1,170 in Carlton In Lindrick. 61.2% of homes in Armthorpe have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.6% in Carlton In Lindrick.
Carlton In Lindrick has more energy-efficient housing — 62.6% reach band C or above, vs 61.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Armthorpe has a population of 14,161 while Carlton In Lindrick has 5,460. Median household income is £30,186 in Armthorpe and £28,356.5 in Carlton In Lindrick. The median age is 43.4 in Armthorpe and 44.5 in Carlton In Lindrick. Employment rates stand at 54.9% in Armthorpe and 55.5% in Carlton In Lindrick.
| Indicator | Armthorpe | Carlton in Lindrick |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,161 | 5,460 |
| Median Age | 43.4 | 44.5 |
| Median Household Income | £30,186 | £28,356.5 |
| Employment Rate | 54.9% | 55.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 62.8% | 65.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 22.7% | 24.3% |
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