Arnold vs Stanton Hill and Skegby
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Stanton Hill And Skegby is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 11% lower. For families, Arnold edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Arnold
£233,758
Stanton Hill and Skegby
£211,364
Crime Rate
Arnold
N/A
Stanton Hill and Skegby
80.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Arnold
100.0%
Stanton Hill and Skegby
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Arnold
480.8
Stanton Hill and Skegby
426.2
EPC Rating
Arnold
70.2
Stanton Hill and Skegby
69.9
Median Income
Arnold
£26,684
Stanton Hill and Skegby
£27,631
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsProperty in Arnold commands an average of £233,758, compared with £211,364 in Stanton Hill And Skegby – a difference of 11%. The most affordable entry point in Arnold is a flat at £112,739, while in Stanton Hill And Skegby it is a terraced at £111,783.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 67% pricier in Arnold (£187,173 vs £111,783).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Stanton Hill And Skegby prices grew faster — 79% vs 50%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Arnold and Stanton Hill And Skegby at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East MidlandsFamilies may prefer Arnold, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Stanton Hill And Skegby. There are 16 schools in Arnold and 2 in Stanton Hill And Skegby.
Arnold School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 16 schools (13 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Stanton Hill and Skegby School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Arnold | Stanton Hill and Skegby |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 16 | 2 |
| Primary | 13 | 2 |
| Secondary | 3 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 480.8 Mbps in Arnold and 426.2 Mbps in Stanton Hill And Skegby. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.7% of premises in Arnold and 96.8% in Stanton Hill And Skegby. Gigabit availability stands at 95.5% in Arnold and 82.9% in Stanton Hill And Skegby.
Arnold is the faster of the two by 13% on average download speed (481 vs 426 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Arnold leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.2 (C), while Stanton Hill And Skegby averages 69.9 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,086 in Arnold and £1,066 in Stanton Hill And Skegby. 59.4% of homes in Arnold have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.2% in Stanton Hill And Skegby.
Arnold has more energy-efficient housing — 59.4% reach band C or above, vs 58.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £27,631 in Stanton Hill And Skegby and £26,684 in Arnold. The median age is 40.8 in Arnold and 43.5 in Stanton Hill And Skegby. Owner-occupancy is 59.5% in Arnold versus 65.7% in Stanton Hill And Skegby. Employment rates stand at 53.5% in Arnold and 56.9% in Stanton Hill And Skegby.
| Indicator | Arnold | Stanton Hill and Skegby |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 40,016 | 4,568 |
| Median Age | 40.8 | 43.5 |
| Median Household Income | £26,684 | £27,631 |
| Employment Rate | 53.5% | 56.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 59.5% | 65.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.2% | 21.9% |
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