Arnold vs West Hallam
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Arnold is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 19% lower. For families, Arnold edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Arnold
£233,758
West Hallam
£289,779
Crime Rate
Arnold
N/A
West Hallam
72.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Arnold
100.0%
West Hallam
0.0%
Avg Download Speed
Arnold
480.8
West Hallam
457.7
EPC Rating
Arnold
70.2
West Hallam
69
Median Income
Arnold
£26,684
West Hallam
£31,006
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsProperty in West Hallam commands an average of £289,779, compared with £233,758 in Arnold – a difference of 19%. The most affordable entry point in Arnold is a flat at £112,739, while in West Hallam it is a terraced at £226,400.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 17% pricier in West Hallam (£226,400 vs £187,173).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Arnold prices grew faster — 50% vs 43%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Arnold and West Hallam 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 0% in West Hallam. There are 16 schools in Arnold and 2 in West Hallam.
Arnold School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 16 schools (13 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
West Hallam School Inspection Breakdown
0% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Arnold | West Hallam |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 16 | 2 |
| Primary | 13 | 2 |
| Secondary | 3 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 0% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 480.8 Mbps in Arnold and 457.7 Mbps in West Hallam. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.7% of premises in Arnold and 96.7% in West Hallam. Gigabit availability stands at 95.5% in Arnold and 89.7% in West Hallam.
Arnold is the faster of the two by 5% on average download speed (481 vs 458 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Arnold, scoring 70.2 on average (band C) compared to 69 (band D) in West Hallam. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,086 in Arnold and £1,180 in West Hallam. 59.4% of homes in Arnold have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 52.4% in West Hallam.
Arnold has more energy-efficient housing — 59.4% reach band C or above, vs 52.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,006.3 in West Hallam and £26,684 in Arnold. The median age is 40.8 in Arnold and 45.4 in West Hallam. Employment rates stand at 53.5% in Arnold and 57.4% in West Hallam. Owner-occupancy is 59.5% in Arnold versus 71% in West Hallam. Arnold has a population of 40,016 and West Hallam has 5,912.
| Indicator | Arnold | West Hallam |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 40,016 | 5,912 |
| Median Age | 40.8 | 45.4 |
| Median Household Income | £26,684 | £31,006.3 |
| Employment Rate | 53.5% | 57.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 59.5% | 71% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.2% | 29.6% |
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