Arnold vs Tibshelf
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Tibshelf is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 22% lower. For families, Arnold edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Arnold
£233,758
Tibshelf
£192,222
Crime Rate
Arnold
N/A
Tibshelf
66.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Arnold
100.0%
Tibshelf
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Arnold
480.8
Tibshelf
407.9
EPC Rating
Arnold
70.2
Tibshelf
70.3
Median Income
Arnold
£26,684
Tibshelf
£28,974
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsProperty in Arnold commands an average of £233,758, compared with £192,222 in Tibshelf – a difference of 22%. The most affordable entry point in Arnold is a flat at £112,739, while in Tibshelf it is a terraced at £111,093.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 68% pricier in Arnold (£187,173 vs £111,093).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Arnold prices grew faster — 50% vs 29%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Arnold and Tibshelf 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 Tibshelf. There are 16 schools in Arnold and 2 in Tibshelf.
Arnold School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 16 schools (13 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Tibshelf School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Arnold | Tibshelf |
|---|---|---|
| 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 407.9 Mbps in Tibshelf. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.7% of premises in Arnold and 95% in Tibshelf. Gigabit availability stands at 95.5% in Arnold and 78.6% in Tibshelf.
Arnold is the faster of the two by 18% on average download speed (481 vs 408 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Tibshelf, scoring 70.3 on average (band C) compared to 70.2 (band C) in Arnold. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,086 in Arnold and £1,098 in Tibshelf. 59.4% of homes in Arnold have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.4% in Tibshelf.
Tibshelf has more energy-efficient housing — 61.4% reach band C or above, vs 59.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,973.5 in Tibshelf and £26,684 in Arnold. The median age is 40.8 in Arnold and 45.3 in Tibshelf. Employment rates stand at 53.5% in Arnold and 56.5% in Tibshelf. Owner-occupancy is 59.5% in Arnold versus 69% in Tibshelf. Arnold has a population of 40,016 and Tibshelf has 4,352.
| Indicator | Arnold | Tibshelf |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 40,016 | 4,352 |
| 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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