Armthorpe vs Rotherham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Rotherham offers lower property prices by roughly 5%. Rotherham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Rotherham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Armthorpe
£219,555
Rotherham
£209,305
Crime Rate
Armthorpe
116.6
Rotherham
90.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Armthorpe
75.0%
Rotherham
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Armthorpe
413.8
Rotherham
459.6
EPC Rating
Armthorpe
70.9
Rotherham
70
Median Income
Armthorpe
£30,186
Rotherham
£29,076
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberThe average house price in Rotherham is £209,305, which is 5% less than Armthorpe at £219,555. The most affordable entry point in Armthorpe is a flat at £98,904, while in Rotherham it is a flat at £98,917.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 26% pricier in Rotherham (£352,149 vs £260,758).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Armthorpe prices grew faster — 75% vs 15%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberWith 90.9 offences per 1,000 people, Rotherham is the safer of the two – 28% lower than Armthorpe's 116.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Armthorpe is violent-crime, while in Rotherham 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 HumberRotherham has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 75% in Armthorpe. Armthorpe has 5 schools in total, while Rotherham has 28.
Armthorpe School Inspection Breakdown
75% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Rotherham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 28 schools (23 primary, 5 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Armthorpe | Rotherham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 28 |
| Primary | 4 | 23 |
| Secondary | 1 | 5 |
| % Top two bands | 75% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Rotherham offers faster average downloads at 459.6 Mbps, compared to 413.8 Mbps in Armthorpe. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.7% of premises in Armthorpe and 96.4% in Rotherham. Gigabit availability stands at 79.8% in Armthorpe and 90.6% in Rotherham.
Rotherham is the faster of the two by 11% on average download speed (460 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 (band C) in Rotherham. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,093 in Armthorpe and £1,063 in Rotherham. 61.2% of homes in Armthorpe have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62% in Rotherham.
Rotherham has more energy-efficient housing — 62% reach band C or above, vs 61.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,186 in Armthorpe and £29,075.5 in Rotherham. The median age is 43.4 in Armthorpe and 42.2 in Rotherham. Employment rates stand at 54.9% in Armthorpe and 53.8% in Rotherham. Owner-occupancy is 62.8% in Armthorpe versus 61% in Rotherham.
| Indicator | Armthorpe | Rotherham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,161 | 70,761 |
| Median Age | 43.4 | 42.2 |
| Median Household Income | £30,186 | £29,075.5 |
| Employment Rate | 54.9% | 53.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 62.8% | 61% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 22.7% | 28.2% |
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