Arnold vs Blidworth
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.9 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Blidworth wins on house prices with a 10% gap.
Avg House Price
Arnold
£233,758
Blidworth
£211,915
Crime Rate
Arnold
N/A
Blidworth
68.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Arnold
100.0%
Blidworth
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Arnold
480.8
Blidworth
415.6
EPC Rating
Arnold
70.2
Blidworth
70.2
Median Income
Arnold
£26,684
Blidworth
£28,245
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsProperty in Arnold commands an average of £233,758, compared with £211,915 in Blidworth – a difference of 10%. The most affordable entry point in Arnold is a flat at £112,739, while in Blidworth it is a terraced at £152,321.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 30% pricier in Arnold (£211,953 vs £162,826).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Blidworth prices grew faster — 58% vs 50%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Arnold and Blidworth at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East MidlandsSchool quality data is not fully available for both Arnold and Blidworth. Arnold has 16 schools and Blidworth has 1 schools.
Arnold School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 16 schools (13 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Blidworth School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Arnold | Blidworth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 16 | 1 |
| Primary | 13 | 1 |
| Secondary | 3 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 480.8 Mbps in Arnold and 415.6 Mbps in Blidworth. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.7% of premises in Arnold and 93.9% in Blidworth. Gigabit availability stands at 95.5% in Arnold and 79.7% in Blidworth.
Arnold is the faster of the two by 16% on average download speed (481 vs 416 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Arnold leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.2 (C), while Blidworth averages 70.2 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,086 in Arnold and £1,137 in Blidworth. 59.4% of homes in Arnold have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.6% in Blidworth.
Arnold has more energy-efficient housing — 59.4% reach band C or above, vs 58.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,244.7 in Blidworth and £26,684 in Arnold. The median age is 40.8 in Arnold and 44.9 in Blidworth. Owner-occupancy is 59.5% in Arnold versus 68.9% in Blidworth. Employment rates stand at 53.5% in Arnold and 57.1% in Blidworth.
| Indicator | Arnold | Blidworth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 40,016 | 4,295 |
| Median Age | 40.8 | 44.9 |
| Median Household Income | £26,684 | £28,244.7 |
| Employment Rate | 53.5% | 57.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 59.5% | 68.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.2% | 27.7% |
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