Town comparison
Arnold vs Belper
Which is better to live in? 14.5 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Overall, Arnold offers lower property prices by roughly 20%. For families, Arnold edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Arnold
£233,758
Belper
£290,909
Crime Rate
Arnold
N/A
Belper
66.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Arnold
100.0%
Belper
75.0%
Avg Download Speed
Arnold
480.8
Belper
339.1
EPC Rating
Arnold
70.2
Belper
67.8
Median Income
Arnold
£26,684
Belper
£30,608
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsBuyers will find Arnold more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £233,758 versus £290,909 in Belper. The most affordable entry point in Arnold is a flat at £112,739, while in Belper it is a flat at £135,318.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 20% pricier in Belper (£392,329 vs £313,444).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Arnold prices grew faster — 50% vs 48%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Arnold and Belper at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East MidlandsSchool quality favours Arnold: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 75% in Belper.
Arnold School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 16 schools (13 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Belper School Inspection Breakdown
75% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Arnold | Belper |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 16 | 6 |
| Primary | 13 | 5 |
| Secondary | 3 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 75% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Arnold enjoy 480.8 Mbps on average, while Belper lags behind at 339.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.7% of premises in Arnold and 95.3% in Belper. Gigabit availability stands at 95.5% in Arnold and 60.7% in Belper.
Arnold is the faster of the two by 42% on average download speed (481 vs 339 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Arnold is band C (score 70.2), ahead of Belper's band C (score 67.8). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,086 in Arnold and £1,332 in Belper. 59.4% of homes in Arnold have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 50.8% in Belper.
Arnold has more energy-efficient housing — 59.4% reach band C or above, vs 50.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Arnold has a population of 40,016 while Belper has 19,076. Median household income is £30,607.7 in Belper and £26,684 in Arnold. The median age is 40.8 in Arnold and 47.1 in Belper. Employment rates stand at 53.5% in Arnold and 56.8% in Belper.
| Indicator | Arnold | Belper |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 40,016 | 19,076 |
| Median Age | 40.8 | 47.1 |
| Median Household Income | £26,684 | £30,607.7 |
| Employment Rate | 53.5% | 56.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 59.5% | 71.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.2% | 31.3% |
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