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Arnold vs Ripley (Amber Valley)

Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.8 miles apart.

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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

At £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 rate data is not available for both Arnold and Ripley (amber Valley) at this time.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Of 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.

MetricArnoldRipley (Amber Valley)
Total Schools167
Primary136
Secondary31
% Top two bands100%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).

IndicatorArnoldRipley (Amber Valley)
Population40,01620,191
Median Age40.846
Median Household Income£26,684£30,462
Employment Rate53.5%57.3%
Owner Occupied59.5%72%
Degree-Level Qualified30.2%28.8%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Arnold and Ripley (amber Valley)?
Arnold and Ripley (amber Valley) are approximately 11.8 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Arnold or Ripley (amber Valley)?
Arnold is cheaper, with an average house price of £233,758.
Is Arnold or Ripley (amber Valley) safer?
Crime rate data is not available for both towns at this time.
Which has better schools, Arnold or Ripley (amber Valley)?
Arnold has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Arnold or Ripley (amber Valley)?
Arnold has faster average broadband at 480.8 Mbps.

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