Armthorpe vs Goole
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Goole offers lower property prices by roughly 5%. Goole has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Goole edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Armthorpe
£219,555
Goole
£209,006
Crime Rate
Armthorpe
116.6
Goole
50.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Armthorpe
75.0%
Goole
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Armthorpe
413.8
Goole
408.4
EPC Rating
Armthorpe
70.9
Goole
70.4
Median Income
Armthorpe
£30,186
Goole
£30,180
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberBuyers will find Goole more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £209,006 versus £219,555 in Armthorpe. The most affordable entry point in Armthorpe is a flat at £98,904, while in Goole it is a flat at £90,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 22% pricier in Armthorpe (£152,069 vs £124,351).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Armthorpe prices grew faster — 75% vs 32%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberWith 50.8 offences per 1,000 people, Goole is the safer of the two – 130% lower than Armthorpe's 116.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Armthorpe is violent-crime, while in Goole 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 Goole: 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.
Goole School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Armthorpe | Goole |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 6 |
| Primary | 4 | 5 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 75% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Armthorpe enjoy 413.8 Mbps on average, while Goole lags behind at 408.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.7% of premises in Armthorpe and 92.3% in Goole. Gigabit availability stands at 79.8% in Armthorpe and 79.1% in Goole.
Armthorpe is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (414 vs 408 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Armthorpe is band C (score 70.9), ahead of Goole's band C (score 70.4). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,093 in Armthorpe and £1,366 in Goole. 61.2% of homes in Armthorpe have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.2% in Goole.
Armthorpe has more energy-efficient housing — 61.2% reach band C or above, vs 60.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Armthorpe has a population of 14,161 while Goole has 20,173. Median household income is £30,186 in Armthorpe and £30,180.2 in Goole. The median age is 43.4 in Armthorpe and 47.4 in Goole. Employment rates stand at 54.9% in Armthorpe and 56.2% in Goole.
| Indicator | Armthorpe | Goole |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,161 | 20,173 |
| Median Age | 43.4 | 47.4 |
| Median Household Income | £30,186 | £30,180.2 |
| Employment Rate | 54.9% | 56.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 62.8% | 68.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 22.7% | 31.7% |
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