Town comparison
Arnold vs Rainworth
Which is better to live in? 8.2 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Property in Rainworth is about 16% cheaper on average. For families, Arnold edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Arnold
£233,758
Rainworth
£201,115
Crime Rate
Arnold
N/A
Rainworth
67.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Arnold
100.0%
Rainworth
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Arnold
480.8
Rainworth
415.6
EPC Rating
Arnold
70.2
Rainworth
70.2
Median Income
Arnold
£26,684
Rainworth
£28,245
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsBuyers will find Rainworth more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £201,115 versus £233,758 in Arnold. The most affordable entry point in Arnold is a flat at £112,739, while in Rainworth it is a terraced at £129,606.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 44% pricier in Arnold (£187,173 vs £129,606).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Rainworth prices grew faster — 51% vs 50%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Arnold and Rainworth at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East MidlandsSchool quality favours Arnold: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Rainworth.
Arnold School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 16 schools (13 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Rainworth School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Arnold | Rainworth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 16 | 4 |
| Primary | 13 | 3 |
| Secondary | 3 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Arnold enjoy 480.8 Mbps on average, while Rainworth lags behind at 415.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.7% of premises in Arnold and 93.9% in Rainworth. Gigabit availability stands at 95.5% in Arnold and 79.7% in Rainworth.
Arnold is the faster of the two by 16% on average download speed (481 vs 416 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Arnold is band C (score 70.2), ahead of Rainworth's band C (score 70.2). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,086 in Arnold and £1,137 in Rainworth. 59.4% of homes in Arnold have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.6% in Rainworth.
Arnold has more energy-efficient housing — 59.4% reach band C or above, vs 58.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Arnold has a population of 40,016 while Rainworth has 7,990. Median household income is £28,244.7 in Rainworth and £26,684 in Arnold. The median age is 40.8 in Arnold and 44.9 in Rainworth. Employment rates stand at 53.5% in Arnold and 57.1% in Rainworth.
| Indicator | Arnold | Rainworth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 40,016 | 7,990 |
| Median Age | 40.8 | 44.9 |
| Median Household Income | £26,684 | £28,244.7 |
| Employment Rate | 53.5% | 57.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 59.5% | 68.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.2% | 27.7% |
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