Arnold vs Balderton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Balderton is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 5% lower. For families, Arnold edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Arnold
£233,758
Balderton
£221,671
Crime Rate
Arnold
N/A
Balderton
84.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Arnold
100.0%
Balderton
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Arnold
480.8
Balderton
445.2
EPC Rating
Arnold
70.2
Balderton
70.9
Median Income
Arnold
£26,684
Balderton
£29,108
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsAt £221,671, Balderton undercuts Arnold (£233,758) by around 5% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Arnold is a flat at £112,739, while in Balderton it is a flat at £109,938.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 33% pricier in Arnold (£187,173 vs £141,184).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Arnold prices grew faster — 50% vs 30%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Arnold and Balderton at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East MidlandsOf the 16 schools in Arnold, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Balderton, which has 3 schools, the figure is 100%.
Arnold School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 16 schools (13 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Balderton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Arnold | Balderton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 16 | 3 |
| Primary | 13 | 2 |
| Secondary | 3 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Arnold averages 480.8 Mbps – ahead of Balderton's 445.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.7% of premises in Arnold and 96.8% in Balderton. Gigabit availability stands at 95.5% in Arnold and 87.3% in Balderton.
Arnold is the faster of the two by 8% on average download speed (481 vs 445 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Balderton leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.9 (C), while Arnold averages 70.2 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,086 in Arnold and £1,254 in Balderton. 59.4% of homes in Arnold have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.2% in Balderton.
Balderton has more energy-efficient housing — 62.2% reach band C or above, vs 59.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,108 in Balderton and £26,684 in Arnold. The median age is 40.8 in Arnold and 45.8 in Balderton. Owner-occupancy is 59.5% in Arnold versus 69% in Balderton. Employment rates stand at 53.5% in Arnold and 56% in Balderton.
| Indicator | Arnold | Balderton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 40,016 | 9,769 |
| Median Age | 40.8 | 45.8 |
| Median Household Income | £26,684 | £29,108 |
| Employment Rate | 53.5% | 56% |
| Owner Occupied | 59.5% | 69% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.2% | 29% |
Location
Common questions
Frequently asked questions
How far apart are Arnold and Balderton?
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Arnold or Balderton?
Is Arnold or Balderton safer?
Which has better schools, Arnold or Balderton?
Which has faster broadband, Arnold or Balderton?
Keep exploring