Armthorpe vs Wath upon Dearne
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.0 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Wath Upon Dearne wins on house prices with a 25% gap. Wath Upon Dearne has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Wath Upon Dearne edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Armthorpe
£219,555
Wath upon Dearne
£176,299
Crime Rate
Armthorpe
116.6
Wath upon Dearne
90.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Armthorpe
75.0%
Wath upon Dearne
83.3%
Avg Download Speed
Armthorpe
413.8
Wath upon Dearne
440.5
EPC Rating
Armthorpe
70.9
Wath upon Dearne
70.2
Median Income
Armthorpe
£30,186
Wath upon Dearne
£29,219
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberAt £176,299, Wath Upon Dearne undercuts Armthorpe (£219,555) by around 25% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Armthorpe is a flat at £98,904, while in Wath Upon Dearne it is a flat at £120,385.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 18% pricier in Wath Upon Dearne (£120,385 vs £98,904).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Armthorpe prices grew faster — 75% vs 28%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberResidents of Wath Upon Dearne experience less crime overall, with a rate of 90.8 per 1,000 versus 116.6 per 1,000 in Armthorpe. The most common crime category in Armthorpe is violent-crime, while in Wath Upon Dearne 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 Wath Upon Dearne, which has 8 schools, the figure is 83.3%.
Armthorpe School Inspection Breakdown
75% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Wath upon Dearne School Inspection Breakdown
83.3% of 8 schools (6 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Armthorpe | Wath upon Dearne |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 8 |
| Primary | 4 | 6 |
| Secondary | 1 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 75% | 83.3% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Wath Upon Dearne averages 440.5 Mbps – ahead of Armthorpe's 413.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.7% of premises in Armthorpe and 98% in Wath Upon Dearne. Gigabit availability stands at 79.8% in Armthorpe and 85.4% in Wath Upon Dearne.
Wath Upon Dearne is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (441 vs 414 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Armthorpe, scoring 70.9 on average (band C) compared to 70.2 (band C) in Wath Upon Dearne. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,093 in Armthorpe and £1,100 in Wath Upon Dearne. 61.2% of homes in Armthorpe have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.7% in Wath Upon Dearne.
Armthorpe has more energy-efficient housing — 61.2% reach band C or above, vs 60.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,186 in Armthorpe and £29,218.5 in Wath Upon Dearne. The median age is 43.4 in Armthorpe and 43.4 in Wath Upon Dearne. Employment rates stand at 54.9% in Armthorpe and 55.2% in Wath Upon Dearne. Owner-occupancy is 62.8% in Armthorpe versus 63% in Wath Upon Dearne. Armthorpe has a population of 14,161 and Wath Upon Dearne has 16,565.
| Indicator | Armthorpe | Wath upon Dearne |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,161 | 16,565 |
| Median Age | 43.4 | 43.4 |
| Median Household Income | £30,186 | £29,218.5 |
| Employment Rate | 54.9% | 55.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 62.8% | 63% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 22.7% | 23.2% |
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