Arnold vs Keyworth
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.9 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Arnold wins on house prices with a 30% gap. For families, Arnold edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Arnold
£233,758
Keyworth
£334,052
Crime Rate
Arnold
N/A
Keyworth
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Arnold
100.0%
Keyworth
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Arnold
480.8
Keyworth
357.2
EPC Rating
Arnold
70.2
Keyworth
70.9
Median Income
Arnold
£26,684
Keyworth
£29,077
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsProperty in Keyworth commands an average of £334,052, compared with £233,758 in Arnold – a difference of 30%. The most affordable entry point in Arnold is a flat at £112,739, while in Keyworth it is a terraced at £195,275.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 48% pricier in Keyworth (£218,160 vs £112,739).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Arnold prices grew faster — 50% vs 36%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Arnold and Keyworth 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 Keyworth. There are 16 schools in Arnold and 4 in Keyworth.
Arnold School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 16 schools (13 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Keyworth School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Arnold | Keyworth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 16 | 4 |
| Primary | 13 | 3 |
| Secondary | 3 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 480.8 Mbps in Arnold and 357.2 Mbps in Keyworth. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.7% of premises in Arnold and 95.3% in Keyworth. Gigabit availability stands at 95.5% in Arnold and 63.4% in Keyworth.
Arnold is the faster of the two by 35% on average download speed (481 vs 357 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Keyworth, scoring 70.9 on average (band C) compared to 70.2 (band C) in Arnold. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,086 in Arnold and £1,103 in Keyworth. 59.4% of homes in Arnold have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.1% in Keyworth.
Keyworth 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 Keyworth and £26,684 in Arnold. The median age is 40.8 in Arnold and 41 in Keyworth. Employment rates stand at 53.5% in Arnold and 53.5% in Keyworth. Owner-occupancy is 59.5% in Arnold versus 60.4% in Keyworth. Arnold has a population of 40,016 and Keyworth has 6,822.
| Indicator | Arnold | Keyworth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 40,016 | 6,822 |
| 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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