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Arnold vs Stanton Hill and Skegby

Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.6 miles apart.

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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

Property 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 rate data is not available for both Arnold and Stanton Hill And Skegby at this time.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Families 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.

MetricArnoldStanton Hill and Skegby
Total Schools162
Primary132
Secondary30
% Top two bands100%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.

IndicatorArnoldStanton Hill and Skegby
Population40,0164,568
Median Age40.843.5
Median Household Income£26,684£27,631
Employment Rate53.5%56.9%
Owner Occupied59.5%65.7%
Degree-Level Qualified30.2%21.9%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Arnold and Stanton Hill And Skegby?
Arnold and Stanton Hill And Skegby are approximately 11.6 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Arnold or Stanton Hill And Skegby?
Stanton Hill And Skegby is cheaper, with an average house price of £211,364.
Is Arnold or Stanton Hill And Skegby safer?
Crime rate data is not available for both towns at this time.
Which has better schools, Arnold or Stanton Hill And Skegby?
Arnold has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Arnold or Stanton Hill And Skegby?
Arnold has faster average broadband at 480.8 Mbps.

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