Arnold vs Southwell (Newark and Sherwood)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Arnold offers lower property prices by roughly 42%. For families, Arnold edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Arnold
£233,758
Southwell (Newark and Sherwood)
£401,550
Crime Rate
Arnold
N/A
Southwell (Newark and Sherwood)
67.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Arnold
100.0%
Southwell (Newark and Sherwood)
66.7%
Avg Download Speed
Arnold
480.8
Southwell (Newark and Sherwood)
274.8
EPC Rating
Arnold
70.2
Southwell (Newark and Sherwood)
70.9
Median Income
Arnold
£26,684
Southwell (Newark and Sherwood)
£29,108
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsBuyers will find Arnold more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £233,758 versus £401,550 in Southwell (newark And Sherwood). The most affordable entry point in Arnold is a flat at £112,739, while in Southwell (newark And Sherwood) it is a flat at £175,727.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 36% pricier in Southwell (newark And Sherwood) (£294,365 vs £187,173).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Arnold prices grew faster — 50% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Arnold and Southwell (newark And Sherwood) 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 66.7% in Southwell (newark And Sherwood).
Arnold School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 16 schools (13 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Southwell (Newark and Sherwood) School Inspection Breakdown
66.7% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Arnold | Southwell (Newark and Sherwood) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 16 | 4 |
| Primary | 13 | 3 |
| Secondary | 3 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 66.7% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Arnold enjoy 480.8 Mbps on average, while Southwell (newark And Sherwood) lags behind at 274.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.7% of premises in Arnold and 89.3% in Southwell (newark And Sherwood). Gigabit availability stands at 95.5% in Arnold and 48.1% in Southwell (newark And Sherwood).
Arnold is the faster of the two by 75% on average download speed (481 vs 275 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Southwell (newark And Sherwood) 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 £1,254 in Southwell (newark And Sherwood). 59.4% of homes in Arnold have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.2% in Southwell (newark And Sherwood).
Southwell (newark And Sherwood) has more energy-efficient housing — 62.2% reach band C or above, vs 59.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Arnold has a population of 40,016 while Southwell (newark And Sherwood) has 7,405. Median household income is £29,108 in Southwell (newark And Sherwood) and £26,684 in Arnold. The median age is 40.8 in Arnold and 45.8 in Southwell (newark And Sherwood). Employment rates stand at 53.5% in Arnold and 56% in Southwell (newark And Sherwood).
| Indicator | Arnold | Southwell (Newark and Sherwood) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 40,016 | 7,405 |
| Median Age | 40.8 | 45.8 |
| Median Household Income | £26,684 | £29,108 |
| Employment Rate | 53.5% | 56% |
| Owner Occupied | 59.5% | 69% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.2% | 29% |
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