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Last updated May 2026
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Area guide · South Yorkshire

Living in Adwick le Street

A snapshot of life in Adwick le Street, Yorkshire and the Humber — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

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At a glance

Adwick le Street is a town in South Yorkshire, Yorkshire and the Humber with a population of 18,326. The average house price is £225,351 and the overall crime rate is 116.6 per 1,000 residents.

Where Adwick le Street ranks

Population

18,326

Avg House Price

£225,351

Crime Rate

116.6/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

356 Mbps

EPC Rating

C

Median Income

£29,931.4

Median Age

47.5

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Adwick Le Street's detached homes (£249,625) command roughly 1.6× the price of a terraced (£153,333).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Adwick Le Street prices have fallen 65% over the last 9 years (£649,114 → £225,351).

Property TypeAverageMedianSales Count
Detached£249,625£236,75012
Semi-Detached£167,517£165,00021
Terraced£153,333£173,0003
FlatN/AN/A0

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Adwick le Street is 116.6 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Adwick Le Street: violent crime (37% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 7 schools (6 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools7
Primary6
Secondary1
% Top two bands100%

Schools in this area

SchoolPhaseRating
Adwick Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Carcroft Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Highfields Primary AcademyPrimaryGood
Outwood Academy AdwickSecondaryGood
Outwood Primary Academy WoodlandsPrimaryGood
Owston Park Primary AcademyPrimaryGood
St Joseph and St Teresa's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimaryGood

Broadband & Connectivity

Adwick Le Street averages 356 Mbps — 256% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Adwick Le Street homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 59.7% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC RatingC
Average EPC Score70.4
% Rated C or Above59.7%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)£1,390

Demographics & Economy

Population18,326
Median Age47.5
Median Household Income£29,931.4
Employment Rate56.6%
Owner Occupied67.7%
Degree-Level Qualified32.8%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Adwick Le Street?
The average house price in Adwick Le Street is £225,351 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.
What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Adwick Le Street?
The most affordable entry point in Adwick Le Street is a terraced, with an average price of £153,333.
Is Adwick Le Street a safe place to live?
Adwick Le Street has a recorded crime rate of 116.6 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.
How are the schools in Adwick Le Street?
Adwick Le Street has 7 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.
What broadband speeds are available in Adwick Le Street?
Average broadband download speeds in Adwick Le Street are around 356 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 97.1% of premises.
How big is Adwick Le Street?
Adwick Le Street is a settlement in South Yorkshire with a population of approximately 18,326.

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