Arnold vs Newton and Blackwell
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Arnold is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 33% lower. For families, Arnold edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Arnold
£233,758
Newton and Blackwell
£350,233
Crime Rate
Arnold
N/A
Newton and Blackwell
66.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Arnold
100.0%
Newton and Blackwell
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Arnold
480.8
Newton and Blackwell
407.9
EPC Rating
Arnold
70.2
Newton and Blackwell
70.3
Median Income
Arnold
£26,684
Newton and Blackwell
£28,974
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsAt £233,758, Arnold undercuts Newton And Blackwell (£350,233) by around 33% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Arnold is a flat at £112,739, while in Newton And Blackwell it is a flat at £179,250.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 37% pricier in Newton And Blackwell (£179,250 vs £112,739).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Arnold prices grew faster — 50% vs 39%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Arnold and Newton And Blackwell 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 Newton And Blackwell, which has 2 schools, the figure is 100%.
Arnold School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 16 schools (13 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Newton and Blackwell School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Arnold | Newton and Blackwell |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 16 | 2 |
| Primary | 13 | 2 |
| Secondary | 3 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Arnold averages 480.8 Mbps – ahead of Newton And Blackwell's 407.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.7% of premises in Arnold and 95% in Newton And Blackwell. Gigabit availability stands at 95.5% in Arnold and 78.6% in Newton And Blackwell.
Arnold is the faster of the two by 18% on average download speed (481 vs 408 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Newton And Blackwell, scoring 70.3 on average (band C) compared to 70.2 (band C) in Arnold. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,086 in Arnold and £1,098 in Newton And Blackwell. 59.4% of homes in Arnold have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.4% in Newton And Blackwell.
Newton And Blackwell has more energy-efficient housing — 61.4% reach band C or above, vs 59.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,973.5 in Newton And Blackwell and £26,684 in Arnold. The median age is 40.8 in Arnold and 45.3 in Newton And Blackwell. Employment rates stand at 53.5% in Arnold and 56.5% in Newton And Blackwell. Owner-occupancy is 59.5% in Arnold versus 69% in Newton And Blackwell. Arnold has a population of 40,016 and Newton And Blackwell has 3,053.
| Indicator | Arnold | Newton and Blackwell |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 40,016 | 3,053 |
| Median Age | 40.8 | 45.3 |
| Median Household Income | £26,684 | £28,973.5 |
| Employment Rate | 53.5% | 56.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 59.5% | 69% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.2% | 24.9% |
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