Arnold vs Mansfield Woodhouse
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Mansfield Woodhouse is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 21% lower. For families, Arnold edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Arnold
£233,758
Mansfield Woodhouse
£192,528
Crime Rate
Arnold
N/A
Mansfield Woodhouse
91.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Arnold
100.0%
Mansfield Woodhouse
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Arnold
480.8
Mansfield Woodhouse
440.8
EPC Rating
Arnold
70.2
Mansfield Woodhouse
70.4
Median Income
Arnold
£26,684
Mansfield Woodhouse
£27,804
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsAt £192,528, Mansfield Woodhouse undercuts Arnold (£233,758) by around 21% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Arnold is a flat at £112,739, while in Mansfield Woodhouse it is a flat at £103,250.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 51% pricier in Arnold (£187,173 vs £123,780).
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 Mansfield Woodhouse at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East MidlandsOf the 16 schools in Arnold, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Mansfield Woodhouse, which has 7 schools, the figure is 100%.
Arnold School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 16 schools (13 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Mansfield Woodhouse School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 7 schools (6 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Arnold | Mansfield Woodhouse |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 16 | 7 |
| Primary | 13 | 6 |
| Secondary | 3 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Arnold averages 480.8 Mbps – ahead of Mansfield Woodhouse's 440.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.7% of premises in Arnold and 98% in Mansfield Woodhouse. Gigabit availability stands at 95.5% in Arnold and 85.3% in Mansfield Woodhouse.
Arnold is the faster of the two by 9% on average download speed (481 vs 441 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Mansfield Woodhouse leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.4 (C), while Arnold averages 70.2 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,086 in Arnold and £1,086 in Mansfield Woodhouse. 59.4% of homes in Arnold have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.8% in Mansfield Woodhouse.
Mansfield Woodhouse has more energy-efficient housing — 61.8% reach band C or above, vs 59.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £27,804.2 in Mansfield Woodhouse and £26,684 in Arnold. The median age is 40.8 in Arnold and 44.3 in Mansfield Woodhouse. Owner-occupancy is 59.5% in Arnold versus 66.6% in Mansfield Woodhouse. Employment rates stand at 53.5% in Arnold and 56.8% in Mansfield Woodhouse.
| Indicator | Arnold | Mansfield Woodhouse |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 40,016 | 19,521 |
| Median Age | 40.8 | 44.3 |
| Median Household Income | £26,684 | £27,804.2 |
| Employment Rate | 53.5% | 56.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 59.5% | 66.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.2% | 23.6% |
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