Armthorpe vs Hatfield Woodhouse
Which is better to live in? Distance: 3.6 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Armthorpe wins on house prices with a 26% gap. Armthorpe has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Hatfield Woodhouse edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Armthorpe
£219,555
Hatfield Woodhouse
£297,462
Crime Rate
Armthorpe
116.6
Hatfield Woodhouse
116.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Armthorpe
75.0%
Hatfield Woodhouse
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Armthorpe
413.8
Hatfield Woodhouse
425.8
EPC Rating
Armthorpe
70.9
Hatfield Woodhouse
70.9
Median Income
Armthorpe
£30,186
Hatfield Woodhouse
£30,186
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberProperty in Hatfield Woodhouse commands an average of £297,462, compared with £219,555 in Armthorpe – a difference of 26%. The most affordable entry point in Armthorpe is a flat at £98,904, while in Hatfield Woodhouse it is a semi-detached at £187,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 24% pricier in Hatfield Woodhouse (£342,750 vs £260,758).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Armthorpe prices grew faster — 75% vs 38%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberResidents of Armthorpe experience less crime overall, with a rate of 116.6 per 1,000 versus 116.9 per 1,000 in Hatfield Woodhouse. The most common crime category in Armthorpe is violent-crime, while in Hatfield Woodhouse 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 Hatfield Woodhouse, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 75% in Armthorpe. There are 5 schools in Armthorpe and 1 in Hatfield Woodhouse.
Armthorpe School Inspection Breakdown
75% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Hatfield Woodhouse School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Armthorpe | Hatfield Woodhouse |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 1 |
| Primary | 4 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 75% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 425.8 Mbps in Hatfield Woodhouse and 413.8 Mbps in Armthorpe. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.7% of premises in Armthorpe and 96% in Hatfield Woodhouse. Gigabit availability stands at 79.8% in Armthorpe and 82.9% in Hatfield Woodhouse.
Hatfield Woodhouse is the faster of the two by 3% on average download speed (426 vs 414 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Armthorpe, scoring 70.9 on average (band C) compared to 70.9 (band C) in Hatfield Woodhouse. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,093 in Armthorpe and £1,093 in Hatfield Woodhouse. 61.2% of homes in Armthorpe have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.2% in Hatfield Woodhouse.
Armthorpe has more energy-efficient housing — 61.2% reach band C or above, vs 61.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,186 in Armthorpe and £30,186 in Hatfield Woodhouse. The median age is 43.4 in Armthorpe and 43.4 in Hatfield Woodhouse. Employment rates stand at 54.9% in Armthorpe and 54.9% in Hatfield Woodhouse. Owner-occupancy is 62.8% in Armthorpe versus 62.8% in Hatfield Woodhouse. Armthorpe has a population of 14,161 and Hatfield Woodhouse has 3,182.
| Indicator | Armthorpe | Hatfield Woodhouse |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,161 | 3,182 |
| Median Age | 43.4 | 43.4 |
| Median Household Income | £30,186 | £30,186 |
| Employment Rate | 54.9% | 54.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 62.8% | 62.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 22.7% | 22.7% |
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