Armthorpe vs Conisbrough
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.2 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Conisbrough wins on house prices with a 40% gap. Conisbrough has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Conisbrough edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Armthorpe
£219,555
Conisbrough
£157,385
Crime Rate
Armthorpe
116.6
Conisbrough
116.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Armthorpe
75.0%
Conisbrough
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Armthorpe
413.8
Conisbrough
428.9
EPC Rating
Armthorpe
70.9
Conisbrough
70.6
Median Income
Armthorpe
£30,186
Conisbrough
£29,076
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberAt £157,385, Conisbrough undercuts Armthorpe (£219,555) by around 40% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Armthorpe is a flat at £98,904, while in Conisbrough it is a flat at £88,750.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 34% pricier in Armthorpe (£152,069 vs £113,519).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Armthorpe prices grew faster — 75% vs 46%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberResidents of Conisbrough experience less crime overall, with a rate of 116.4 per 1,000 versus 116.6 per 1,000 in Armthorpe. The most common crime category in Armthorpe is violent-crime, while in Conisbrough 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 HumberOf the 5 schools in Armthorpe, 75% are in the top two inspection bands. In Conisbrough, which has 5 schools, the figure is 100%.
Armthorpe School Inspection Breakdown
75% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Conisbrough School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Armthorpe | Conisbrough |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 5 |
| Primary | 4 | 4 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 75% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Conisbrough averages 428.9 Mbps – ahead of Armthorpe's 413.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.7% of premises in Armthorpe and 97.1% in Conisbrough. Gigabit availability stands at 79.8% in Armthorpe and 83.4% in Conisbrough.
Conisbrough is the faster of the two by 4% on average download speed (429 vs 414 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Armthorpe leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.9 (C), while Conisbrough averages 70.6 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,093 in Armthorpe and £1,080 in Conisbrough. 61.2% of homes in Armthorpe have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.8% in Conisbrough.
Conisbrough has more energy-efficient housing — 61.8% reach band C or above, vs 61.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,186 in Armthorpe and £29,075.5 in Conisbrough. The median age is 43.4 in Armthorpe and 43.3 in Conisbrough. Owner-occupancy is 62.8% in Armthorpe versus 63.2% in Conisbrough. Employment rates stand at 54.9% in Armthorpe and 54.8% in Conisbrough.
| Indicator | Armthorpe | Conisbrough |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,161 | 11,465 |
| Median Age | 43.4 | 43.3 |
| Median Household Income | £30,186 | £29,075.5 |
| Employment Rate | 54.9% | 54.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 62.8% | 63.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 22.7% | 22.9% |
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