Town comparison
Arnold vs Nuthall and Watnall
Which is better to live in? 4.6 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Property in Arnold is about 21% cheaper on average. For families, Arnold edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Arnold
£233,758
Nuthall and Watnall
£295,360
Crime Rate
Arnold
N/A
Nuthall and Watnall
18.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Arnold
100.0%
Nuthall and Watnall
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Arnold
480.8
Nuthall and Watnall
465.9
EPC Rating
Arnold
70.2
Nuthall and Watnall
70.6
Median Income
Arnold
£26,684
Nuthall and Watnall
£29,215
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsThe average house price in Arnold is £233,758, which is 21% less than Nuthall And Watnall at £295,360. The most affordable entry point in Arnold is a flat at £112,739, while in Nuthall And Watnall it is a flat at £125,667.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 14% pricier in Nuthall And Watnall (£246,060 vs £211,953).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Arnold prices grew faster — 50% vs 44%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Arnold and Nuthall And Watnall at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East MidlandsArnold has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Nuthall And Watnall. Arnold has 16 schools in total, while Nuthall And Watnall has 4.
Arnold School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 16 schools (13 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Nuthall and Watnall School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (4 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Arnold | Nuthall and Watnall |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 16 | 4 |
| Primary | 13 | 4 |
| Secondary | 3 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Arnold offers faster average downloads at 480.8 Mbps, compared to 465.9 Mbps in Nuthall And Watnall. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.7% of premises in Arnold and 98.2% in Nuthall And Watnall. Gigabit availability stands at 95.5% in Arnold and 92% in Nuthall And Watnall.
Arnold is the faster of the two by 3% on average download speed (481 vs 466 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Nuthall And Watnall are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.6 (band C) versus 70.2 (band C) in Arnold. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,086 in Arnold and £1,103 in Nuthall And Watnall. 59.4% of homes in Arnold have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.6% in Nuthall And Watnall.
Nuthall And Watnall has more energy-efficient housing — 60.6% reach band C or above, vs 59.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,214.5 in Nuthall And Watnall and £26,684 in Arnold. The median age is 40.8 in Arnold and 44.8 in Nuthall And Watnall. Employment rates stand at 53.5% in Arnold and 56.9% in Nuthall And Watnall. Owner-occupancy is 59.5% in Arnold versus 69.2% in Nuthall And Watnall.
| Indicator | Arnold | Nuthall and Watnall |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 40,016 | 9,581 |
| Median Age | 40.8 | 44.8 |
| Median Household Income | £26,684 | £29,214.5 |
| Employment Rate | 53.5% | 56.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 59.5% | 69.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.2% | 26.6% |
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