Arnold vs Bottesford
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Arnold is about 27% cheaper on average. For families, Arnold edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Arnold
£233,758
Bottesford
£319,437
Crime Rate
Arnold
N/A
Bottesford
59.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Arnold
100.0%
Bottesford
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Arnold
480.8
Bottesford
292.3
EPC Rating
Arnold
70.2
Bottesford
70.7
Median Income
Arnold
£26,684
Bottesford
£28,724
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsThe average house price in Arnold is £233,758, which is 27% less than Bottesford at £319,437. The most affordable entry point in Arnold is a flat at £112,739, while in Bottesford it is a flat at £157,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 28% pricier in Bottesford (£157,000 vs £112,739).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Arnold prices grew faster — 50% vs 40%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Arnold and Bottesford 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 Bottesford. Arnold has 16 schools in total, while Bottesford has 2.
Arnold School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 16 schools (13 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Bottesford School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Arnold | Bottesford |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 16 | 2 |
| Primary | 13 | 1 |
| Secondary | 3 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Arnold offers faster average downloads at 480.8 Mbps, compared to 292.3 Mbps in Bottesford. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.7% of premises in Arnold and 91.8% in Bottesford. Gigabit availability stands at 95.5% in Arnold and 50.1% in Bottesford.
Arnold is the faster of the two by 64% on average download speed (481 vs 292 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Bottesford are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.7 (band C) versus 70.2 (band C) in Arnold. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,086 in Arnold and £1,223 in Bottesford. 59.4% of homes in Arnold have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61% in Bottesford.
Bottesford has more energy-efficient housing — 61% reach band C or above, vs 59.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,723.8 in Bottesford and £26,684 in Arnold. The median age is 40.8 in Arnold and 44.2 in Bottesford. Employment rates stand at 53.5% in Arnold and 56% in Bottesford. Owner-occupancy is 59.5% in Arnold versus 65.8% in Bottesford.
| Indicator | Arnold | Bottesford |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 40,016 | 3,046 |
| Median Age | 40.8 | 44.2 |
| Median Household Income | £26,684 | £28,723.8 |
| Employment Rate | 53.5% | 56% |
| Owner Occupied | 59.5% | 65.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.2% | 32.8% |
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