Town Pop. 40,131

Living in Arnold: Liveability Score 72/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Arnold scores 72/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Transport is where Arnold most outperforms the national norm: 83/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 66/100 versus a median of 88/100.

No other settlement in the NG3 postcode district scores higher. Arnold leads all 3. On transport specifically, Arnold sits 9 points below the NG3 district figure of 92/100. That sits 22 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 5% of the towns and villages we score. For the surrounding area, see NG3 postcode district.

72
OUT OF 100
Good
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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
66
85.8 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 1,142 crimes
↓ 14% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 718 crimes
↑ 18% above national average
Shoplifting 404 crimes
↑ 29% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 254 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 199 crimes
↓ 23% below national average
other 725 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 499 crimes
  2. 2 Supermarket 139 crimes
  3. 3 Hallam'S Lane 95 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
63
Air Quality NO₂ 10.7 · PM2.5 7.5 · PM10 12.1 µg/m³
67
Green Space 54
Parks Ample 36
Sports Pitches Ample 33
Allotments Ample 5
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts Ample 8
Bowling Greens Adequate 2
Playgrounds Ample 18

Services

Schools
81
Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 31 in area · 53 within 4km
3Outstanding22Good1Requires Improvement1Inadequate4Ungraded
  • Carlton Digby SchoolSpecial · inspected 2025
    Outstanding
  • Pinewood Infant and Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Outstanding
  • Redhill AcademySecondary · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • Arnbrook Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Arno Vale Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Arnold Mill Primary and Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2020
    Good
  • Arnold View Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Christ The King Voluntary AcademySecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Coppice Farm Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Ernehale Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
76
A&E departmentsQueens Medical Centre3.4 mi
Kings Mill Hospital9.3 mi
Royal Derby Hospital16.1 mi
Hospital waitsSherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust0.3 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs77.6%
4 GP surgeries in area 14 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,776 patients per GP
8dentists8pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
90
Full fibre (FTTP)79.8%
available across Gedling
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
96.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
96.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 820 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
53
Employment rate57.7%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.7%Unemployed2.7%Retired25.9%Student3.9%Other inactive9.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial40.7%Skilled & technical32.7%Routine & elementary26.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.6%Level 3 (A levels)17.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)32.9%Apprenticeship6%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership73.7%
Among the least-deprived 36% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
34
Council tax Gedling · 2026-27
A £1,740
B £2,030
C £2,320
D £2,610
E £3,190
F £3,770
G £4,350
H £5,220
Energy East Midlands region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
83
Carlton 3 mi
Bulwell 3 mi
Netherfield 3.2 mi
J26 M1 4.6 mi
J26 M1 5.1 mi
J27 M1 7.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
75
Pubs & Bars Ample 19
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 28
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 21
Retail Shopping Ample 233
Takeaways Ample 33
Fitness Ample 11

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £236,500 270
Detached £340,000 98
Semi-detached £228,500 89
Terraced £187,000 61
Flat / Maisonette £142,500 22
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£118k £200k £284k £365k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Lambley 53 2.5 mi away ⇄
Carlton (Gedling) 72 2.5 mi away ⇄
Bestwood Village 62 2.8 mi away ⇄
Woodborough (Gedling) 44 3.1 mi away ⇄
Calverton 47 3.1 mi away ⇄
Nottingham 67 3.2 mi away ⇄
Hucknall 60 4.3 mi away ⇄
Epperstone 32 4.4 mi away ⇄
Papplewick 42 4.5 mi away ⇄
Oxton 34 4.6 mi away ⇄
Nuthall and Watnall 69 4.8 mi away ⇄
Linby 45 4.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Arnold a nice place to live?

Yes, Arnold is a nice place to live. Our liveability score for Arnold is 72/100, placing it among one of the better-scoring areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Arnold?

Arnold has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 66/100. There were 3,442 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Arnold?

Among the top-rated schools in Arnold are Carlton Digby School, Pinewood Infant and Nursery School and Redhill Academy, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 31 rated schools in Arnold in total.

What are house prices like in Arnold?

The current median house price in Arnold is £236,500, around 17% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £340,000, semi-detached £228,500, terraced £187,000, flat £142,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 17%. There were 270 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Arnold in context

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Postcode districts in Arnold

NG3 69 ⇄
NG5 68 ⇄

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