Arnold vs Ripley (Amber Valley)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Arnold is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 20% lower. For families, Arnold edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Arnold
£233,758
Ripley (Amber Valley)
£293,055
Crime Rate
Arnold
N/A
Ripley (Amber Valley)
66.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Arnold
100.0%
Ripley (Amber Valley)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Arnold
480.8
Ripley (Amber Valley)
433.7
EPC Rating
Arnold
70.2
Ripley (Amber Valley)
69.6
Median Income
Arnold
£26,684
Ripley (Amber Valley)
£30,462
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsAt £233,758, Arnold undercuts Ripley (amber Valley) (£293,055) by around 20% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Arnold is a flat at £112,739, while in Ripley (amber Valley) it is a flat at £154,625.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 27% pricier in Ripley (amber Valley) (£154,625 vs £112,739).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Arnold prices grew faster — 50% vs 36%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Arnold and Ripley (amber Valley) 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 Ripley (amber Valley), which has 7 schools, the figure is 100%.
Arnold School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 16 schools (13 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Ripley (Amber Valley) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 7 schools (6 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Arnold | Ripley (Amber Valley) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 16 | 7 |
| Primary | 13 | 6 |
| Secondary | 3 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Arnold averages 480.8 Mbps – ahead of Ripley (amber Valley)'s 433.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.7% of premises in Arnold and 94.8% in Ripley (amber Valley). Gigabit availability stands at 95.5% in Arnold and 84.8% in Ripley (amber Valley).
Arnold is the faster of the two by 11% on average download speed (481 vs 434 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Arnold leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.2 (C), while Ripley (amber Valley) averages 69.6 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,086 in Arnold and £1,194 in Ripley (amber Valley). 59.4% of homes in Arnold have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 54.4% in Ripley (amber Valley).
Arnold has more energy-efficient housing — 59.4% reach band C or above, vs 54.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,462 in Ripley (amber Valley) and £26,684 in Arnold. The median age is 40.8 in Arnold and 46 in Ripley (amber Valley). Owner-occupancy is 59.5% in Arnold versus 72% in Ripley (amber Valley). Employment rates stand at 53.5% in Arnold and 57.3% in Ripley (amber Valley).
| Indicator | Arnold | Ripley (Amber Valley) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 40,016 | 20,191 |
| Median Age | 40.8 | 46 |
| Median Household Income | £26,684 | £30,462 |
| Employment Rate | 53.5% | 57.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 59.5% | 72% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.2% | 28.8% |
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