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Armthorpe vs Dinnington (Rotherham)

Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.2 miles apart.

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The verdict

Dinnington (rotherham) is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 12% lower. Armthorpe has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Armthorpe edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Armthorpe

£219,555

Dinnington (Rotherham)

£196,299

Crime Rate

Armthorpe

116.6

Dinnington (Rotherham)

138.5

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Armthorpe

75.0%

Dinnington (Rotherham)

40.0%

Avg Download Speed

Armthorpe

413.8

Dinnington (Rotherham)

444.2

EPC Rating

Armthorpe

70.9

Dinnington (Rotherham)

70.2

Median Income

Armthorpe

£30,186

Dinnington (Rotherham)

£27,965

Property in Armthorpe commands an average of £219,555, compared with £196,299 in Dinnington (rotherham) – a difference of 12%. The most affordable entry point in Armthorpe is a flat at £98,904, while in Dinnington (rotherham) it is a flat at £82,143.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: terraced homes are 38% pricier in Armthorpe (£152,069 vs £110,343).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Armthorpe prices grew faster — 75% vs 42%.

Armthorpe has a crime rate of 116.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 19% lower than Dinnington (rotherham) at 138.5 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Armthorpe is violent-crime, while in Dinnington (rotherham) it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Families may prefer Armthorpe, where 75% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 40% in Dinnington (rotherham). There are 5 schools in Armthorpe and 5 in Dinnington (rotherham).

Armthorpe School Inspection Breakdown

75% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Dinnington (Rotherham) School Inspection Breakdown

40% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricArmthorpeDinnington (Rotherham)
Total Schools55
Primary44
Secondary11
% Top two bands75%40%

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 444.2 Mbps in Dinnington (rotherham) and 413.8 Mbps in Armthorpe. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.7% of premises in Armthorpe and 98.1% in Dinnington (rotherham). Gigabit availability stands at 79.8% in Armthorpe and 86.4% in Dinnington (rotherham).

Dinnington (rotherham) is the faster of the two by 7% on average download speed (444 vs 414 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Armthorpe leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.9 (C), while Dinnington (rotherham) averages 70.2 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,093 in Armthorpe and £1,066 in Dinnington (rotherham). 61.2% of homes in Armthorpe have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.5% in Dinnington (rotherham).

Dinnington (rotherham) has more energy-efficient housing — 62.5% reach band C or above, vs 61.2% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £30,186 in Armthorpe and £27,965 in Dinnington (rotherham). The median age is 43.4 in Armthorpe and 43.3 in Dinnington (rotherham). Owner-occupancy is 62.8% in Armthorpe versus 63.6% in Dinnington (rotherham). Employment rates stand at 54.9% in Armthorpe and 54.6% in Dinnington (rotherham).

IndicatorArmthorpeDinnington (Rotherham)
Population14,16111,209
Median Age43.443.3
Median Household Income£30,186£27,965
Employment Rate54.9%54.6%
Owner Occupied62.8%63.6%
Degree-Level Qualified22.7%23.1%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Armthorpe and Dinnington (rotherham)?
Armthorpe and Dinnington (rotherham) are approximately 13.2 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Armthorpe or Dinnington (rotherham)?
Dinnington (rotherham) is cheaper, with an average house price of £196,299.
Is Armthorpe or Dinnington (rotherham) safer?
Armthorpe has the lower crime rate at 116.6 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Armthorpe or Dinnington (rotherham)?
Armthorpe has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 75%.
Which has faster broadband, Armthorpe or Dinnington (rotherham)?
Dinnington (rotherham) has faster average broadband at 444.2 Mbps.

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