Arnold vs Bilsthorpe
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Arnold offers lower property prices by roughly 9%. For families, Arnold edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Arnold
£233,758
Bilsthorpe
£257,598
Crime Rate
Arnold
N/A
Bilsthorpe
67.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Arnold
100.0%
Bilsthorpe
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Arnold
480.8
Bilsthorpe
263.2
EPC Rating
Arnold
70.2
Bilsthorpe
71.1
Median Income
Arnold
£26,684
Bilsthorpe
£28,928
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsThe average house price in Arnold is £233,758, which is 9% less than Bilsthorpe at £257,598. The most affordable entry point in Arnold is a flat at £112,739, while in Bilsthorpe it is a flat at £78,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 45% pricier in Arnold (£112,739 vs £78,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bilsthorpe prices grew faster — 62% vs 50%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Arnold and Bilsthorpe at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East MidlandsArnold has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Bilsthorpe. Arnold has 16 schools in total, while Bilsthorpe has 1.
Arnold School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 16 schools (13 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Bilsthorpe School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Arnold | Bilsthorpe |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 16 | 1 |
| Primary | 13 | 1 |
| Secondary | 3 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Arnold offers faster average downloads at 480.8 Mbps, compared to 263.2 Mbps in Bilsthorpe. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.7% of premises in Arnold and 87.7% in Bilsthorpe. Gigabit availability stands at 95.5% in Arnold and 45.5% in Bilsthorpe.
Arnold is the faster of the two by 83% on average download speed (481 vs 263 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Bilsthorpe are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.1 (band C) versus 70.2 (band C) in Arnold. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,086 in Arnold and £1,264 in Bilsthorpe. 59.4% of homes in Arnold have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.4% in Bilsthorpe.
Bilsthorpe has more energy-efficient housing — 62.4% reach band C or above, vs 59.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,928 in Bilsthorpe and £26,684 in Arnold. The median age is 40.8 in Arnold and 45.7 in Bilsthorpe. Employment rates stand at 53.5% in Arnold and 56.2% in Bilsthorpe. Owner-occupancy is 59.5% in Arnold versus 68.6% in Bilsthorpe.
| Indicator | Arnold | Bilsthorpe |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 40,016 | 3,490 |
| Median Age | 40.8 | 45.7 |
| Median Household Income | £26,684 | £28,928 |
| Employment Rate | 53.5% | 56.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 59.5% | 68.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.2% | 27.2% |
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