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Arnold vs Newton and Blackwell

Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.5 miles apart.

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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

At £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 rate data is not available for both Arnold and Newton And Blackwell at this time.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Of 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.

MetricArnoldNewton and Blackwell
Total Schools162
Primary132
Secondary30
% Top two bands100%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.

IndicatorArnoldNewton and Blackwell
Population40,0163,053
Median Age40.845.3
Median Household Income£26,684£28,973.5
Employment Rate53.5%56.5%
Owner Occupied59.5%69%
Degree-Level Qualified30.2%24.9%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Arnold and Newton And Blackwell?
Arnold and Newton And Blackwell are approximately 12.5 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Arnold or Newton And Blackwell?
Arnold is cheaper, with an average house price of £233,758.
Is Arnold or Newton And Blackwell safer?
Crime rate data is not available for both towns at this time.
Which has better schools, Arnold or Newton And Blackwell?
Arnold has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Arnold or Newton And Blackwell?
Arnold has faster average broadband at 480.8 Mbps.

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