Arnold vs Castle Donington
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.1 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Arnold wins on house prices with a 27% gap. For families, Arnold edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Arnold
£233,758
Castle Donington
£321,094
Crime Rate
Arnold
N/A
Castle Donington
54.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Arnold
100.0%
Castle Donington
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Arnold
480.8
Castle Donington
319.9
EPC Rating
Arnold
70.2
Castle Donington
71.7
Median Income
Arnold
£26,684
Castle Donington
£31,829
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsProperty in Castle Donington commands an average of £321,094, compared with £233,758 in Arnold – a difference of 27%. The most affordable entry point in Arnold is a flat at £112,739, while in Castle Donington it is a flat at £154,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 27% pricier in Castle Donington (£154,000 vs £112,739).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Arnold prices grew faster — 50% vs 11%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Arnold and Castle Donington 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 100% in Castle Donington. There are 16 schools in Arnold and 4 in Castle Donington.
Arnold School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 16 schools (13 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Castle Donington School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Arnold | Castle Donington |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 16 | 4 |
| Primary | 13 | 3 |
| Secondary | 3 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 480.8 Mbps in Arnold and 319.9 Mbps in Castle Donington. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.7% of premises in Arnold and 90.1% in Castle Donington. Gigabit availability stands at 95.5% in Arnold and 58.7% in Castle Donington.
Arnold is the faster of the two by 50% on average download speed (481 vs 320 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Castle Donington leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.7 (C), while Arnold averages 70.2 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,086 in Arnold and £1,147 in Castle Donington. 59.4% of homes in Arnold have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.7% in Castle Donington.
Castle Donington has more energy-efficient housing — 62.7% reach band C or above, vs 59.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,828.7 in Castle Donington and £26,684 in Arnold. The median age is 40.8 in Arnold and 43.4 in Castle Donington. Owner-occupancy is 59.5% in Arnold versus 68.8% in Castle Donington. Employment rates stand at 53.5% in Arnold and 58% in Castle Donington.
| Indicator | Arnold | Castle Donington |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 40,016 | 7,344 |
| Median Age | 40.8 | 43.4 |
| Median Household Income | £26,684 | £31,828.7 |
| Employment Rate | 53.5% | 58% |
| Owner Occupied | 59.5% | 68.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.2% | 35% |
Location
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