Armthorpe vs Hemsworth
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.4 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Hemsworth wins on house prices with a 20% gap. Armthorpe has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Hemsworth edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Armthorpe
£219,555
Hemsworth
£182,455
Crime Rate
Armthorpe
116.6
Hemsworth
152.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Armthorpe
75.0%
Hemsworth
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Armthorpe
413.8
Hemsworth
474.5
EPC Rating
Armthorpe
70.9
Hemsworth
70.4
Median Income
Armthorpe
£30,186
Hemsworth
£29,087
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberProperty in Armthorpe commands an average of £219,555, compared with £182,455 in Hemsworth – a difference of 20%. The most affordable entry point in Armthorpe is a flat at £98,904, while in Hemsworth it is a flat at £92,917.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 22% pricier in Armthorpe (£152,069 vs £125,112).
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 152.9 per 1,000 in Hemsworth. The most common crime category in Armthorpe is violent-crime, while in Hemsworth 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 Hemsworth, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 75% in Armthorpe. There are 5 schools in Armthorpe and 5 in Hemsworth.
Armthorpe School Inspection Breakdown
75% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Hemsworth School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Armthorpe | Hemsworth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 5 |
| Primary | 4 | 4 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 75% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 474.5 Mbps in Hemsworth and 413.8 Mbps in Armthorpe. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.7% of premises in Armthorpe and 97.7% in Hemsworth. Gigabit availability stands at 79.8% in Armthorpe and 94.1% in Hemsworth.
Hemsworth is the faster of the two by 15% on average download speed (475 vs 414 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Armthorpe leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.9 (C), while Hemsworth averages 70.4 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,093 in Armthorpe and £1,126 in Hemsworth. 61.2% of homes in Armthorpe have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.8% in Hemsworth.
Hemsworth has more energy-efficient housing — 62.8% reach band C or above, vs 61.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,186 in Armthorpe and £29,087 in Hemsworth. The median age is 43.4 in Armthorpe and 42.9 in Hemsworth. Owner-occupancy is 62.8% in Armthorpe versus 62.6% in Hemsworth. Employment rates stand at 54.9% in Armthorpe and 57.3% in Hemsworth.
| Indicator | Armthorpe | Hemsworth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,161 | 9,177 |
| 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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