Armthorpe vs Sprotbrough
Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Armthorpe is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 25% lower. Sprotbrough has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Sprotbrough edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Armthorpe
£219,555
Sprotbrough
£291,794
Crime Rate
Armthorpe
116.6
Sprotbrough
116.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Armthorpe
75.0%
Sprotbrough
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Armthorpe
413.8
Sprotbrough
414
EPC Rating
Armthorpe
70.9
Sprotbrough
70.6
Median Income
Armthorpe
£30,186
Sprotbrough
£30,329
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberAt £219,555, Armthorpe undercuts Sprotbrough (£291,794) by around 25% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Armthorpe is a flat at £98,904, while in Sprotbrough it is a semi-detached at £212,349.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 36% pricier in Sprotbrough (£236,667 vs £152,069).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Armthorpe prices grew faster — 75% vs 28%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberSprotbrough has a crime rate of 116.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Armthorpe at 116.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Armthorpe is violent-crime, while in Sprotbrough 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 HumberOf the 5 schools in Armthorpe, 75% are in the top two inspection bands. In Sprotbrough, which has 3 schools, the figure is 100%.
Armthorpe School Inspection Breakdown
75% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Sprotbrough School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Armthorpe | Sprotbrough |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 3 |
| Primary | 4 | 3 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 75% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Sprotbrough averages 414.0 Mbps – ahead of Armthorpe's 413.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.7% of premises in Armthorpe and 97.8% in Sprotbrough. Gigabit availability stands at 79.8% in Armthorpe and 79% in Sprotbrough.
Sprotbrough is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (414 vs 414 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Armthorpe, scoring 70.9 on average (band C) compared to 70.6 (band C) in Sprotbrough. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,093 in Armthorpe and £1,114 in Sprotbrough. 61.2% of homes in Armthorpe have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60% in Sprotbrough.
Armthorpe has more energy-efficient housing — 61.2% reach band C or above, vs 60% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,329 in Sprotbrough and £30,186 in Armthorpe. The median age is 43.4 in Armthorpe and 43.5 in Sprotbrough. Employment rates stand at 54.9% in Armthorpe and 55.4% in Sprotbrough. Owner-occupancy is 62.8% in Armthorpe versus 62.5% in Sprotbrough. Armthorpe has a population of 14,161 and Sprotbrough has 7,546.
| Indicator | Armthorpe | Sprotbrough |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,161 | 7,546 |
| Median Age | 43.4 | 43.5 |
| Median Household Income | £30,186 | £30,329 |
| Employment Rate | 54.9% | 55.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 62.8% | 62.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 22.7% | 23% |
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