Armthorpe vs Goldthorpe
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Goldthorpe offers lower property prices by roughly 63%. Goldthorpe has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Goldthorpe edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Armthorpe
£219,555
Goldthorpe
£134,721
Crime Rate
Armthorpe
116.6
Goldthorpe
94.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Armthorpe
75.0%
Goldthorpe
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Armthorpe
413.8
Goldthorpe
440.5
EPC Rating
Armthorpe
70.9
Goldthorpe
70.2
Median Income
Armthorpe
£30,186
Goldthorpe
£29,219
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberThe average house price in Goldthorpe is £134,721, which is 63% less than Armthorpe at £219,555. The most affordable entry point in Armthorpe is a flat at £98,904, while in Goldthorpe it is a terraced at £78,142.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 95% pricier in Armthorpe (£152,069 vs £78,142).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Armthorpe prices grew faster — 75% vs 33%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberCrime is lower in Goldthorpe (94.9 per 1,000) compared to Armthorpe (116.6 per 1,000), a 23% difference. The most common crime category in Armthorpe is violent-crime, while in Goldthorpe 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 HumberGoldthorpe has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 75% in Armthorpe. Armthorpe has 5 schools in total, while Goldthorpe has 4.
Armthorpe School Inspection Breakdown
75% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Goldthorpe School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Armthorpe | Goldthorpe |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 4 |
| Primary | 4 | 3 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 75% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Goldthorpe offers faster average downloads at 440.5 Mbps, compared to 413.8 Mbps in Armthorpe. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.7% of premises in Armthorpe and 98% in Goldthorpe. Gigabit availability stands at 79.8% in Armthorpe and 85.4% in Goldthorpe.
Goldthorpe is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (441 vs 414 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Armthorpe are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.9 (band C) versus 70.2 (band C) in Goldthorpe. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,093 in Armthorpe and £1,100 in Goldthorpe. 61.2% of homes in Armthorpe have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.7% in Goldthorpe.
Armthorpe has more energy-efficient housing — 61.2% reach band C or above, vs 60.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,186 in Armthorpe and £29,218.5 in Goldthorpe. The median age is 43.4 in Armthorpe and 43.4 in Goldthorpe. Employment rates stand at 54.9% in Armthorpe and 55.2% in Goldthorpe. Owner-occupancy is 62.8% in Armthorpe versus 63% in Goldthorpe.
| Indicator | Armthorpe | Goldthorpe |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,161 | 7,493 |
| Median Age | 43.4 | 43.4 |
| Median Household Income | £30,186 | £29,218.5 |
| Employment Rate | 54.9% | 55.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 62.8% | 63% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 22.7% | 23.2% |
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