Armthorpe vs Dinnington (Rotherham)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.2 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberProperty 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%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberArmthorpe 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in Yorkshire and the HumberFamilies 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.
| Metric | Armthorpe | Dinnington (Rotherham) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 5 |
| Primary | 4 | 4 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 75% | 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).
| Indicator | Armthorpe | Dinnington (Rotherham) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,161 | 11,209 |
| Median Age | 43.4 | 43.3 |
| Median Household Income | £30,186 | £27,965 |
| Employment Rate | 54.9% | 54.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 62.8% | 63.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 22.7% | 23.1% |
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