Arnold vs East Leake
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Arnold is about 26% cheaper on average. For families, Arnold edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Arnold
£233,758
East Leake
£314,843
Crime Rate
Arnold
N/A
East Leake
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Arnold
100.0%
East Leake
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Arnold
480.8
East Leake
299.9
EPC Rating
Arnold
70.2
East Leake
72.2
Median Income
Arnold
£26,684
East Leake
£32,875
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsThe average house price in Arnold is £233,758, which is 26% less than East Leake at £314,843. The most affordable entry point in Arnold is a flat at £112,739, while in East Leake it is a flat at £136,333.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 23% pricier in East Leake (£242,272 vs £187,173).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Arnold prices grew faster — 50% vs 24%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Arnold and East Leake at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East MidlandsArnold has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in East Leake. Arnold has 16 schools in total, while East Leake has 3.
Arnold School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 16 schools (13 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
East Leake School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Arnold | East Leake |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 16 | 3 |
| Primary | 13 | 2 |
| Secondary | 3 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Arnold offers faster average downloads at 480.8 Mbps, compared to 299.9 Mbps in East Leake. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.7% of premises in Arnold and 93.5% in East Leake. Gigabit availability stands at 95.5% in Arnold and 50.5% in East Leake.
Arnold is the faster of the two by 60% on average download speed (481 vs 300 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in East Leake are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 72.2 (band C) versus 70.2 (band C) in Arnold. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,086 in Arnold and £1,135 in East Leake. 59.4% of homes in Arnold have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66.6% in East Leake.
East Leake has more energy-efficient housing — 66.6% reach band C or above, vs 59.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,875.3 in East Leake and £26,684 in Arnold. The median age is 40.8 in Arnold and 44 in East Leake. Employment rates stand at 53.5% in Arnold and 58% in East Leake. Owner-occupancy is 59.5% in Arnold versus 72.4% in East Leake.
| Indicator | Arnold | East Leake |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 40,016 | 8,551 |
| Median Age | 40.8 | 44 |
| Median Household Income | £26,684 | £32,875.3 |
| Employment Rate | 53.5% | 58% |
| Owner Occupied | 59.5% | 72.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.2% | 36% |
Location
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