Town comparison
Arnold vs Kegworth
Which is better to live in? 13.0 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Arnold is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 10% lower. For families, Arnold edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Arnold
£233,758
Kegworth
£259,601
Crime Rate
Arnold
N/A
Kegworth
54.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Arnold
100.0%
Kegworth
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Arnold
480.8
Kegworth
319.9
EPC Rating
Arnold
70.2
Kegworth
71.7
Median Income
Arnold
£26,684
Kegworth
£31,829
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsProperty in Kegworth commands an average of £259,601, compared with £233,758 in Arnold – a difference of 10%. The most affordable entry point in Arnold is a flat at £112,739, while in Kegworth it is a flat at £120,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 16% pricier in Kegworth (£252,934 vs £211,953).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Arnold prices grew faster — 50% vs 20%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Arnold and Kegworth 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 Kegworth. There are 16 schools in Arnold and 1 in Kegworth.
Arnold School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 16 schools (13 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Kegworth School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Arnold | Kegworth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 16 | 1 |
| Primary | 13 | 1 |
| Secondary | 3 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 480.8 Mbps in Arnold and 319.9 Mbps in Kegworth. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.7% of premises in Arnold and 90.1% in Kegworth. Gigabit availability stands at 95.5% in Arnold and 58.7% in Kegworth.
Arnold is the faster of the two by 50% on average download speed (481 vs 320 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Kegworth 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 Kegworth. 59.4% of homes in Arnold have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.7% in Kegworth.
Kegworth 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 Kegworth and £26,684 in Arnold. The median age is 40.8 in Arnold and 43.4 in Kegworth. Owner-occupancy is 59.5% in Arnold versus 68.8% in Kegworth. Employment rates stand at 53.5% in Arnold and 58% in Kegworth.
| Indicator | Arnold | Kegworth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 40,016 | 4,293 |
| 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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