Arnold vs Carlton (Gedling)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 2.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Arnold offers lower property prices by roughly 4%. For families, Arnold edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Arnold
£233,758
Carlton (Gedling)
£244,197
Crime Rate
Arnold
N/A
Carlton (Gedling)
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Arnold
100.0%
Carlton (Gedling)
83.3%
Avg Download Speed
Arnold
480.8
Carlton (Gedling)
474
EPC Rating
Arnold
70.2
Carlton (Gedling)
71.3
Median Income
Arnold
£26,684
Carlton (Gedling)
£28,072
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsBuyers will find Arnold more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £233,758 versus £244,197 in Carlton (gedling). The most affordable entry point in Arnold is a flat at £112,739, while in Carlton (gedling) it is a flat at £109,873.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 14% pricier in Arnold (£187,173 vs £163,801).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Arnold prices grew faster — 50% vs 48%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Arnold and Carlton (gedling) 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 83.3% in Carlton (gedling).
Arnold School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 16 schools (13 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Carlton (Gedling) School Inspection Breakdown
83.3% of 20 schools (18 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Arnold | Carlton (Gedling) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 16 | 20 |
| Primary | 13 | 18 |
| Secondary | 3 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 83.3% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Arnold enjoy 480.8 Mbps on average, while Carlton (gedling) lags behind at 474.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.7% of premises in Arnold and 99.2% in Carlton (gedling). Gigabit availability stands at 95.5% in Arnold and 93.3% in Carlton (gedling).
Arnold is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (481 vs 474 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Carlton (gedling) is band C (score 71.3), ahead of Arnold's band C (score 70.2). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,086 in Arnold and £1,139 in Carlton (gedling). 59.4% of homes in Arnold have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.1% in Carlton (gedling).
Carlton (gedling) has more energy-efficient housing — 62.1% reach band C or above, vs 59.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Arnold has a population of 40,016 while Carlton (gedling) has 49,783. Median household income is £28,072 in Carlton (gedling) and £26,684 in Arnold. The median age is 40.8 in Arnold and 45.3 in Carlton (gedling). Employment rates stand at 53.5% in Arnold and 58.2% in Carlton (gedling).
| Indicator | Arnold | Carlton (Gedling) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 40,016 | 49,783 |
| Median Age | 40.8 | 45.3 |
| Median Household Income | £26,684 | £28,072 |
| Employment Rate | 53.5% | 58.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 59.5% | 73.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.2% | 31.9% |
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