Arnold vs Ruddington
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Arnold offers lower property prices by roughly 50%. For families, Arnold edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Arnold
£233,758
Ruddington
£468,619
Crime Rate
Arnold
N/A
Ruddington
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Arnold
100.0%
Ruddington
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Arnold
480.8
Ruddington
453.7
EPC Rating
Arnold
70.2
Ruddington
70.9
Median Income
Arnold
£26,684
Ruddington
£29,077
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsBuyers will find Arnold more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £233,758 versus £468,619 in Ruddington. The most affordable entry point in Arnold is a flat at £112,739, while in Ruddington it is a flat at £163,875.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 42% pricier in Ruddington (£540,992 vs £313,444).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Ruddington prices grew faster — 81% vs 50%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Arnold and Ruddington 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 Ruddington.
Arnold School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 16 schools (13 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Ruddington School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Arnold | Ruddington |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 16 | 2 |
| Primary | 13 | 2 |
| Secondary | 3 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Arnold enjoy 480.8 Mbps on average, while Ruddington lags behind at 453.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.7% of premises in Arnold and 97.3% in Ruddington. Gigabit availability stands at 95.5% in Arnold and 88.7% in Ruddington.
Arnold is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (481 vs 454 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Ruddington is band C (score 70.9), ahead of Arnold's band C (score 70.2). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,086 in Arnold and £1,103 in Ruddington. 59.4% of homes in Arnold have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.1% in Ruddington.
Ruddington has more energy-efficient housing — 60.1% reach band C or above, vs 59.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Arnold has a population of 40,016 while Ruddington has 7,673. Median household income is £29,076.5 in Ruddington and £26,684 in Arnold. The median age is 40.8 in Arnold and 41 in Ruddington. Employment rates stand at 53.5% in Arnold and 53.5% in Ruddington.
| Indicator | Arnold | Ruddington |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 40,016 | 7,673 |
| Median Age | 40.8 | 41 |
| Median Household Income | £26,684 | £29,076.5 |
| Employment Rate | 53.5% | 53.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 59.5% | 60.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.2% | 37% |
Location
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