Armthorpe vs Finningley
Which is better to live in? Distance: 3.9 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Armthorpe wins on house prices with a 44% gap. Armthorpe has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Finningley edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Armthorpe
£219,555
Finningley
£389,917
Crime Rate
Armthorpe
116.6
Finningley
116.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Armthorpe
75.0%
Finningley
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Armthorpe
413.8
Finningley
407.8
EPC Rating
Armthorpe
70.9
Finningley
70.9
Median Income
Armthorpe
£30,186
Finningley
£29,870
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberAt £219,555, Armthorpe undercuts Finningley (£389,917) by around 44% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Armthorpe is a flat at £98,904, while in Finningley it is a semi-detached at £282,400.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 38% pricier in Finningley (£282,400 vs £175,559).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Armthorpe prices grew faster — 75% vs 37%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberResidents of Armthorpe experience less crime overall, with a rate of 116.6 per 1,000 versus 116.6 per 1,000 in Finningley. The most common crime category in Armthorpe is violent-crime, while in Finningley 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 Finningley, which has 3 schools, the figure is 100%.
Armthorpe School Inspection Breakdown
75% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Finningley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Armthorpe | Finningley |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 3 |
| Primary | 4 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 75% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Armthorpe averages 413.8 Mbps – ahead of Finningley's 407.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.7% of premises in Armthorpe and 89.7% in Finningley. Gigabit availability stands at 79.8% in Armthorpe and 79.5% in Finningley.
Armthorpe is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (414 vs 408 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Armthorpe leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.9 (C), while Finningley averages 70.9 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,093 in Armthorpe and £1,212 in Finningley. 61.2% of homes in Armthorpe have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62% in Finningley.
Finningley has more energy-efficient housing — 62% reach band C or above, vs 61.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,186 in Armthorpe and £29,870.3 in Finningley. The median age is 43.4 in Armthorpe and 44.8 in Finningley. Owner-occupancy is 62.8% in Armthorpe versus 66.2% in Finningley. Employment rates stand at 54.9% in Armthorpe and 55.3% in Finningley.
| Indicator | Armthorpe | Finningley |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,161 | 5,919 |
| Median Age | 43.4 | 44.8 |
| Median Household Income | £30,186 | £29,870.3 |
| Employment Rate | 54.9% | 55.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 62.8% | 66.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 22.7% | 24% |
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