Armthorpe vs Fitzwilliam and Kinsley
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Fitzwilliam And Kinsley offers lower property prices by roughly 27%. Fitzwilliam And Kinsley has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Fitzwilliam And Kinsley edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Armthorpe
£219,555
Fitzwilliam and Kinsley
£173,117
Crime Rate
Armthorpe
116.6
Fitzwilliam and Kinsley
108.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Armthorpe
75.0%
Fitzwilliam and Kinsley
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Armthorpe
413.8
Fitzwilliam and Kinsley
474.5
EPC Rating
Armthorpe
70.9
Fitzwilliam and Kinsley
70.4
Median Income
Armthorpe
£30,186
Fitzwilliam and Kinsley
£29,087
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberBuyers will find Fitzwilliam And Kinsley more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £173,117 versus £219,555 in Armthorpe. The most affordable entry point in Armthorpe is a flat at £98,904, while in Fitzwilliam And Kinsley it is a terraced at £122,275.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 24% pricier in Armthorpe (£152,069 vs £122,275).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Armthorpe prices grew faster — 75% vs 71%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberWith 108.4 offences per 1,000 people, Fitzwilliam And Kinsley is the safer of the two – 8% lower than Armthorpe's 116.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Armthorpe is violent-crime, while in Fitzwilliam And Kinsley 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 Fitzwilliam And Kinsley: 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.
Fitzwilliam and Kinsley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Armthorpe | Fitzwilliam and Kinsley |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 2 |
| Primary | 4 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 75% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Fitzwilliam And Kinsley enjoy 474.5 Mbps on average, while Armthorpe lags behind at 413.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.7% of premises in Armthorpe and 97.7% in Fitzwilliam And Kinsley. Gigabit availability stands at 79.8% in Armthorpe and 94.1% in Fitzwilliam And Kinsley.
Fitzwilliam And Kinsley is the faster of the two by 15% on average download speed (475 vs 414 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Armthorpe is band C (score 70.9), ahead of Fitzwilliam And Kinsley's band C (score 70.4). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,093 in Armthorpe and £1,126 in Fitzwilliam And Kinsley. 61.2% of homes in Armthorpe have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.8% in Fitzwilliam And Kinsley.
Fitzwilliam And Kinsley has more energy-efficient housing — 62.8% reach band C or above, vs 61.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Armthorpe has a population of 14,161 while Fitzwilliam And Kinsley has 4,993. Median household income is £30,186 in Armthorpe and £29,087 in Fitzwilliam And Kinsley. The median age is 43.4 in Armthorpe and 42.9 in Fitzwilliam And Kinsley. Employment rates stand at 54.9% in Armthorpe and 57.3% in Fitzwilliam And Kinsley.
| Indicator | Armthorpe | Fitzwilliam and Kinsley |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,161 | 4,993 |
| Median Age | 43.4 | 42.9 |
| Median Household Income | £30,186 | £29,087 |
| Employment Rate | 54.9% | 57.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 62.8% | 62.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 22.7% | 24.3% |
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