Arnold vs South Normanton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Arnold offers lower property prices by roughly 55%. For families, Arnold edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Arnold
£233,758
South Normanton
£523,305
Crime Rate
Arnold
N/A
South Normanton
66.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Arnold
100.0%
South Normanton
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Arnold
480.8
South Normanton
407.9
EPC Rating
Arnold
70.2
South Normanton
70.3
Median Income
Arnold
£26,684
South Normanton
£28,974
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsBuyers will find Arnold more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £233,758 versus £523,305 in South Normanton. The most affordable entry point in Arnold is a flat at £112,739, while in South Normanton it is a flat at £75,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 49% pricier in Arnold (£112,739 vs £75,500).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, South Normanton prices grew faster — 99% vs 50%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Arnold and South Normanton 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 South Normanton.
Arnold School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 16 schools (13 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
South Normanton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Arnold | South Normanton |
|---|---|---|
| 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 South Normanton lags behind at 407.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.7% of premises in Arnold and 95% in South Normanton. Gigabit availability stands at 95.5% in Arnold and 78.6% in South Normanton.
Arnold is the faster of the two by 18% on average download speed (481 vs 408 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in South Normanton is band C (score 70.3), ahead of Arnold's band C (score 70.2). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,086 in Arnold and £1,098 in South Normanton. 59.4% of homes in Arnold have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.4% in South Normanton.
South Normanton has more energy-efficient housing — 61.4% reach band C or above, vs 59.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Arnold has a population of 40,016 while South Normanton has 11,552. Median household income is £28,973.5 in South Normanton and £26,684 in Arnold. The median age is 40.8 in Arnold and 45.3 in South Normanton. Employment rates stand at 53.5% in Arnold and 56.5% in South Normanton.
| Indicator | Arnold | South Normanton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 40,016 | 11,552 |
| Median Age | 40.8 | 45.3 |
| Median Household Income | £26,684 | £28,973.5 |
| Employment Rate | 53.5% | 56.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 59.5% | 69% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.2% | 24.9% |
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