Arnold vs Calverton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 3.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Arnold is about 22% cheaper on average. For families, Arnold edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Arnold
£233,758
Calverton
£299,785
Crime Rate
Arnold
N/A
Calverton
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Arnold
100.0%
Calverton
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Arnold
480.8
Calverton
259.5
EPC Rating
Arnold
70.2
Calverton
71.1
Median Income
Arnold
£26,684
Calverton
£28,590
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsBuyers will find Arnold more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £233,758 versus £299,785 in Calverton. The most affordable entry point in Arnold is a flat at £112,739, while in Calverton it is a flat at £112,750.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 13% pricier in Calverton (£359,958 vs £313,444).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Arnold prices grew faster — 50% vs 2%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Arnold and Calverton 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 100% in Calverton.
Arnold School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 16 schools (13 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Calverton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Arnold | Calverton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 16 | 4 |
| Primary | 13 | 3 |
| Secondary | 3 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Arnold enjoy 480.8 Mbps on average, while Calverton lags behind at 259.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.7% of premises in Arnold and 90.8% in Calverton. Gigabit availability stands at 95.5% in Arnold and 44% in Calverton.
Arnold is the faster of the two by 85% on average download speed (481 vs 260 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Calverton is band C (score 71.1), ahead of Arnold's band C (score 70.2). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,086 in Arnold and £1,196 in Calverton. 59.4% of homes in Arnold have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.2% in Calverton.
Calverton has more energy-efficient housing — 62.2% reach band C or above, vs 59.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Arnold has a population of 40,016 while Calverton has 7,318. Median household income is £28,590 in Calverton and £26,684 in Arnold. The median age is 40.8 in Arnold and 45.5 in Calverton. Employment rates stand at 53.5% in Arnold and 57.1% in Calverton.
| Indicator | Arnold | Calverton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 40,016 | 7,318 |
| Median Age | 40.8 | 45.5 |
| Median Household Income | £26,684 | £28,590 |
| Employment Rate | 53.5% | 57.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 59.5% | 71.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.2% | 30.4% |
Location
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