Arnold vs Huthwaite
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Huthwaite is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 33% lower.
Avg House Price
Arnold
£233,758
Huthwaite
£175,722
Crime Rate
Arnold
N/A
Huthwaite
79.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Arnold
100.0%
Huthwaite
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Arnold
480.8
Huthwaite
426.2
EPC Rating
Arnold
70.2
Huthwaite
69.9
Median Income
Arnold
£26,684
Huthwaite
£27,631
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsProperty in Arnold commands an average of £233,758, compared with £175,722 in Huthwaite – a difference of 33%. The most affordable entry point in Arnold is a flat at £112,739, while in Huthwaite it is a terraced at £130,045.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 44% pricier in Arnold (£187,173 vs £130,045).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Arnold prices grew faster — 50% vs 49%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Arnold and Huthwaite at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East MidlandsSchool quality data is not fully available for both Arnold and Huthwaite. Arnold has 16 schools and Huthwaite has 2 schools.
Arnold School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 16 schools (13 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Huthwaite School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Arnold | Huthwaite |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 16 | 2 |
| Primary | 13 | 2 |
| Secondary | 3 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 480.8 Mbps in Arnold and 426.2 Mbps in Huthwaite. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.7% of premises in Arnold and 96.8% in Huthwaite. Gigabit availability stands at 95.5% in Arnold and 82.9% in Huthwaite.
Arnold is the faster of the two by 13% on average download speed (481 vs 426 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Arnold leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.2 (C), while Huthwaite averages 69.9 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,086 in Arnold and £1,066 in Huthwaite. 59.4% of homes in Arnold have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.2% in Huthwaite.
Arnold has more energy-efficient housing — 59.4% reach band C or above, vs 58.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £27,631 in Huthwaite and £26,684 in Arnold. The median age is 40.8 in Arnold and 43.5 in Huthwaite. Owner-occupancy is 59.5% in Arnold versus 65.7% in Huthwaite. Employment rates stand at 53.5% in Arnold and 56.9% in Huthwaite.
| Indicator | Arnold | Huthwaite |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 40,016 | 5,069 |
| Median Age | 40.8 | 43.5 |
| Median Household Income | £26,684 | £27,631 |
| Employment Rate | 53.5% | 56.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 59.5% | 65.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.2% | 21.9% |
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