Arnold vs Edwalton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Arnold is about 68% cheaper on average. For families, Arnold edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Arnold
£233,758
Edwalton
£720,329
Crime Rate
Arnold
N/A
Edwalton
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Arnold
100.0%
Edwalton
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Arnold
480.8
Edwalton
357.2
EPC Rating
Arnold
70.2
Edwalton
70.9
Median Income
Arnold
£26,684
Edwalton
£29,077
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsBuyers will find Arnold more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £233,758 versus £720,329 in Edwalton. The most affordable entry point in Arnold is a flat at £112,739, while in Edwalton it is a flat at £191,625.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 53% pricier in Edwalton (£661,809 vs £313,444).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Arnold prices grew faster — 50% vs 27%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Arnold and Edwalton 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 Edwalton.
Arnold School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 16 schools (13 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Edwalton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Arnold | Edwalton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 16 | 2 |
| Primary | 13 | 2 |
| Secondary | 3 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Arnold enjoy 480.8 Mbps on average, while Edwalton lags behind at 357.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.7% of premises in Arnold and 95.3% in Edwalton. Gigabit availability stands at 95.5% in Arnold and 63.4% in Edwalton.
Arnold is the faster of the two by 35% on average download speed (481 vs 357 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Edwalton is band C (score 70.9), ahead of Arnold's band C (score 70.2). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,086 in Arnold and £1,103 in Edwalton. 59.4% of homes in Arnold have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.1% in Edwalton.
Edwalton has more energy-efficient housing — 60.1% reach band C or above, vs 59.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Arnold has a population of 40,016 while Edwalton has 4,762. Median household income is £29,076.5 in Edwalton and £26,684 in Arnold. The median age is 40.8 in Arnold and 41 in Edwalton. Employment rates stand at 53.5% in Arnold and 53.5% in Edwalton.
| Indicator | Arnold | Edwalton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 40,016 | 4,762 |
| 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% |
Location
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