Arnold vs Beeston (Broxtowe)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Arnold is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 27% lower. For families, Arnold edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Arnold
£233,758
Beeston (Broxtowe)
£320,616
Crime Rate
Arnold
N/A
Beeston (Broxtowe)
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Arnold
100.0%
Beeston (Broxtowe)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Arnold
480.8
Beeston (Broxtowe)
466.7
EPC Rating
Arnold
70.2
Beeston (Broxtowe)
69.7
Median Income
Arnold
£26,684
Beeston (Broxtowe)
£28,569
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsAt £233,758, Arnold undercuts Beeston (broxtowe) (£320,616) by around 27% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Arnold is a flat at £112,739, while in Beeston (broxtowe) it is a flat at £154,053.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 28% pricier in Beeston (broxtowe) (£437,615 vs £313,444).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Beeston (broxtowe) prices grew faster — 63% vs 50%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Arnold and Beeston (broxtowe) 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 Beeston (broxtowe), which has 17 schools, the figure is 100%.
Arnold School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 16 schools (13 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Beeston (Broxtowe) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 17 schools (14 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Arnold | Beeston (Broxtowe) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 16 | 17 |
| Primary | 13 | 14 |
| Secondary | 3 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Arnold averages 480.8 Mbps – ahead of Beeston (broxtowe)'s 466.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.7% of premises in Arnold and 98.6% in Beeston (broxtowe). Gigabit availability stands at 95.5% in Arnold and 91.7% in Beeston (broxtowe).
Arnold is the faster of the two by 3% on average download speed (481 vs 467 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Arnold leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.2 (C), while Beeston (broxtowe) averages 69.7 (D). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,086 in Arnold and £1,092 in Beeston (broxtowe). 59.4% of homes in Arnold have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 55.6% in Beeston (broxtowe).
Arnold has more energy-efficient housing — 59.4% reach band C or above, vs 55.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,568.5 in Beeston (broxtowe) and £26,684 in Arnold. The median age is 40.8 in Arnold and 40.8 in Beeston (broxtowe). Owner-occupancy is 59.5% in Arnold versus 58.2% in Beeston (broxtowe). Employment rates stand at 53.5% in Arnold and 52.5% in Beeston (broxtowe).
| Indicator | Arnold | Beeston (Broxtowe) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 40,016 | 52,359 |
| Median Age | 40.8 | 40.8 |
| Median Household Income | £26,684 | £28,568.5 |
| Employment Rate | 53.5% | 52.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 59.5% | 58.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.2% | 31.4% |
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