Town comparison
Arnold vs Cotgrave
Which is better to live in? 7.3 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Arnold is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 32% lower. For families, Arnold edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Arnold
£233,758
Cotgrave
£345,414
Crime Rate
Arnold
N/A
Cotgrave
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Arnold
100.0%
Cotgrave
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Arnold
480.8
Cotgrave
357.2
EPC Rating
Arnold
70.2
Cotgrave
70.9
Median Income
Arnold
£26,684
Cotgrave
£29,077
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsAt £233,758, Arnold undercuts Cotgrave (£345,414) by around 32% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Arnold is a flat at £112,739, while in Cotgrave it is a flat at £122,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 23% pricier in Cotgrave (£405,156 vs £313,444).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Cotgrave prices grew faster — 58% vs 50%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Arnold and Cotgrave at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East MidlandsOf the 16 schools in Arnold, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Cotgrave, which has 2 schools, the figure is 100%.
Arnold School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 16 schools (13 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Cotgrave School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Arnold | Cotgrave |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 16 | 2 |
| Primary | 13 | 2 |
| Secondary | 3 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Arnold averages 480.8 Mbps – ahead of Cotgrave's 357.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.7% of premises in Arnold and 95.3% in Cotgrave. Gigabit availability stands at 95.5% in Arnold and 63.4% in Cotgrave.
Arnold is the faster of the two by 35% on average download speed (481 vs 357 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Cotgrave leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.9 (C), while Arnold averages 70.2 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,086 in Arnold and £1,103 in Cotgrave. 59.4% of homes in Arnold have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.1% in Cotgrave.
Cotgrave has more energy-efficient housing — 60.1% reach band C or above, vs 59.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,076.5 in Cotgrave and £26,684 in Arnold. The median age is 40.8 in Arnold and 41 in Cotgrave. Owner-occupancy is 59.5% in Arnold versus 60.4% in Cotgrave. Employment rates stand at 53.5% in Arnold and 53.5% in Cotgrave.
| Indicator | Arnold | Cotgrave |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 40,016 | 7,794 |
| Median Age | 40.8 | 41 |
| Median Household Income | £26,684 | £29,076.5 |
| Employment Rate | 53.5% | 53.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 59.5% | 60.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.2% | 37% |
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