Armthorpe vs Moorends
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.8 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Moorends wins on house prices with a 49% gap. Armthorpe has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Moorends edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Armthorpe
£219,555
Moorends
£147,409
Crime Rate
Armthorpe
116.6
Moorends
116.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Armthorpe
75.0%
Moorends
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Armthorpe
413.8
Moorends
433.7
EPC Rating
Armthorpe
70.9
Moorends
70.8
Median Income
Armthorpe
£30,186
Moorends
£30,846
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberProperty in Armthorpe commands an average of £219,555, compared with £147,409 in Moorends – a difference of 49%. The most affordable entry point in Armthorpe is a flat at £98,904, while in Moorends it is a terraced at £103,458.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 47% pricier in Armthorpe (£152,069 vs £103,458).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Armthorpe prices grew faster — 75% vs 71%.
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 Moorends. The most common crime category in Armthorpe is violent-crime, while in Moorends 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 Moorends, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 75% in Armthorpe. There are 5 schools in Armthorpe and 2 in Moorends.
Armthorpe School Inspection Breakdown
75% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Moorends School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Armthorpe | Moorends |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 2 |
| Primary | 4 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 75% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 433.7 Mbps in Moorends and 413.8 Mbps in Armthorpe. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.7% of premises in Armthorpe and 93% in Moorends. Gigabit availability stands at 79.8% in Armthorpe and 85.1% in Moorends.
Moorends is the faster of the two by 5% on average download speed (434 vs 414 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Armthorpe leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.9 (C), while Moorends averages 70.8 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,093 in Armthorpe and £1,210 in Moorends. 61.2% of homes in Armthorpe have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.9% in Moorends.
Moorends has more energy-efficient housing — 61.9% reach band C or above, vs 61.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,845.7 in Moorends and £30,186 in Armthorpe. The median age is 43.4 in Armthorpe and 45.8 in Moorends. Owner-occupancy is 62.8% in Armthorpe versus 67.8% in Moorends. Employment rates stand at 54.9% in Armthorpe and 54.6% in Moorends.
| Indicator | Armthorpe | Moorends |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,161 | 5,194 |
| Median Age | 43.4 | 45.8 |
| Median Household Income | £30,186 | £30,845.7 |
| Employment Rate | 54.9% | 54.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 62.8% | 67.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 22.7% | 25.7% |
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