Arnold vs Ravenshead
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.2 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Arnold wins on house prices with a 47% gap. For families, Arnold edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Arnold
£233,758
Ravenshead
£440,919
Crime Rate
Arnold
N/A
Ravenshead
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Arnold
100.0%
Ravenshead
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Arnold
480.8
Ravenshead
450.9
EPC Rating
Arnold
70.2
Ravenshead
71.3
Median Income
Arnold
£26,684
Ravenshead
£27,890
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsAt £233,758, Arnold undercuts Ravenshead (£440,919) by around 47% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Arnold is a flat at £112,739, while in Ravenshead it is a flat at £144,975.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 34% pricier in Ravenshead (£321,375 vs £211,953).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Ravenshead prices grew faster — 54% vs 50%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Arnold and Ravenshead 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 Ravenshead, 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.
Ravenshead School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Arnold | Ravenshead |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Ravenshead's 450.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.7% of premises in Arnold and 97% in Ravenshead. Gigabit availability stands at 95.5% in Arnold and 87.8% in Ravenshead.
Arnold is the faster of the two by 7% on average download speed (481 vs 451 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Ravenshead leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.3 (C), while Arnold averages 70.2 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,086 in Arnold and £1,126 in Ravenshead. 59.4% of homes in Arnold have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.4% in Ravenshead.
Ravenshead has more energy-efficient housing — 63.4% reach band C or above, vs 59.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £27,890 in Ravenshead and £26,684 in Arnold. The median age is 40.8 in Arnold and 44.4 in Ravenshead. Owner-occupancy is 59.5% in Arnold versus 70.6% in Ravenshead. Employment rates stand at 53.5% in Arnold and 57.5% in Ravenshead.
| Indicator | Arnold | Ravenshead |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 40,016 | 5,370 |
| Median Age | 40.8 | 44.4 |
| Median Household Income | £26,684 | £27,890 |
| Employment Rate | 53.5% | 57.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 59.5% | 70.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.2% | 26.8% |
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