Arnold vs Breaston and Draycott
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.9 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Arnold wins on house prices with a 33% gap. For families, Arnold edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Arnold
£233,758
Breaston and Draycott
£348,352
Crime Rate
Arnold
N/A
Breaston and Draycott
72.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Arnold
100.0%
Breaston and Draycott
50.0%
Avg Download Speed
Arnold
480.8
Breaston and Draycott
410
EPC Rating
Arnold
70.2
Breaston and Draycott
70.5
Median Income
Arnold
£26,684
Breaston and Draycott
£31,856
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsProperty in Breaston And Draycott commands an average of £348,352, compared with £233,758 in Arnold – a difference of 33%. The most affordable entry point in Arnold is a flat at £112,739, while in Breaston And Draycott it is a flat at £148,750.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 33% pricier in Breaston And Draycott (£314,534 vs £211,953).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Breaston And Draycott prices grew faster — 76% vs 50%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Arnold and Breaston And Draycott at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East MidlandsFamilies may prefer Arnold, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 50% in Breaston And Draycott. There are 16 schools in Arnold and 2 in Breaston And Draycott.
Arnold School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 16 schools (13 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Breaston and Draycott School Inspection Breakdown
50% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Arnold | Breaston and Draycott |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 16 | 2 |
| Primary | 13 | 2 |
| Secondary | 3 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 50% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 480.8 Mbps in Arnold and 410.0 Mbps in Breaston And Draycott. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.7% of premises in Arnold and 94.5% in Breaston And Draycott. Gigabit availability stands at 95.5% in Arnold and 79.3% in Breaston And Draycott.
Arnold is the faster of the two by 17% on average download speed (481 vs 410 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Breaston And Draycott leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.5 (C), while Arnold averages 70.2 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,086 in Arnold and £1,156 in Breaston And Draycott. 59.4% of homes in Arnold have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.4% in Breaston And Draycott.
Breaston And Draycott has more energy-efficient housing — 60.4% reach band C or above, vs 59.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,856.2 in Breaston And Draycott and £26,684 in Arnold. The median age is 40.8 in Arnold and 43.1 in Breaston And Draycott. Owner-occupancy is 59.5% in Arnold versus 68.8% in Breaston And Draycott. Employment rates stand at 53.5% in Arnold and 59.2% in Breaston And Draycott.
| Indicator | Arnold | Breaston and Draycott |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 40,016 | 7,393 |
| Median Age | 40.8 | 43.1 |
| Median Household Income | £26,684 | £31,856.2 |
| Employment Rate | 53.5% | 59.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 59.5% | 68.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.2% | 29.4% |
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