Town comparison
Arnold vs Nottingham
Which is better to live in? 2.9 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Arnold wins on house prices with a 15% gap. For families, Arnold edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Arnold
£233,758
Nottingham
£275,978
Crime Rate
Arnold
N/A
Nottingham
122.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Arnold
100.0%
Nottingham
90.8%
Avg Download Speed
Arnold
480.8
Nottingham
426.9
EPC Rating
Arnold
70.2
Nottingham
69.2
Median Income
Arnold
£26,684
Nottingham
£25,296
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsAt £233,758, Arnold undercuts Nottingham (£275,978) by around 15% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Arnold is a flat at £112,739, while in Nottingham it is a flat at £148,546.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 24% pricier in Nottingham (£148,546 vs £112,739).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Arnold prices grew faster — 50% vs 41%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Arnold and Nottingham 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 Nottingham, which has 84 schools, the figure is 90.8%.
Arnold School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 16 schools (13 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Nottingham School Inspection Breakdown
90.8% of 84 schools (67 primary, 17 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Arnold | Nottingham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 16 | 84 |
| Primary | 13 | 67 |
| Secondary | 3 | 17 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 90.8% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Arnold averages 480.8 Mbps – ahead of Nottingham's 426.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.7% of premises in Arnold and 97.8% in Nottingham. Gigabit availability stands at 95.5% in Arnold and 82.6% in Nottingham.
Arnold is the faster of the two by 13% on average download speed (481 vs 427 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Arnold, scoring 70.2 on average (band C) compared to 69.2 (band C) in Nottingham. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,086 in Arnold and £1,034 in Nottingham. 59.4% of homes in Arnold have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 56.8% in Nottingham.
Arnold has more energy-efficient housing — 59.4% reach band C or above, vs 56.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £26,684 in Arnold and £25,296 in Nottingham. The median age is 40.8 in Arnold and 36.4 in Nottingham. Employment rates stand at 53.5% in Arnold and 48.8% in Nottingham. Owner-occupancy is 59.5% in Arnold versus 45.1% in Nottingham. Arnold has a population of 40,016 and Nottingham has 299,786.
| Indicator | Arnold | Nottingham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 40,016 | 299,786 |
| Median Age | 40.8 | 36.4 |
| Median Household Income | £26,684 | £25,296 |
| Employment Rate | 53.5% | 48.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 59.5% | 45.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.2% | 28.6% |
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