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Area guide · South Yorkshire

Living in Swallownest and Aston

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

At a glance

Swallownest and Aston is a village in South Yorkshire, Yorkshire and the Humber with a population of 14,912. The average house price is £341,884 and the overall crime rate is 90.9 per 1,000 residents.

Where Swallownest and Aston ranks

Population

14,912

Avg House Price

£341,884

Crime Rate

90.9/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

80%

Avg Download Speed

397 Mbps

EPC Rating

C

Median Income

£27,965

Median Age

43.3

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Swallownest And Aston's detached homes (£414,323) command roughly 3.8× the price of a flat (£109,929).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Swallownest And Aston prices have risen 50% over the last 9 years (£227,798 → £341,884).

Property TypeAverageMedianSales Count
Detached£414,323£375,00079
Semi-Detached£238,760£215,00099
Terraced£192,974£164,50058
Flat£109,929£115,0007

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Swallownest and Aston is 90.9 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Swallownest And Aston: violent crime (40% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

80% of 7 schools (6 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools7
Primary6
Secondary1
% Top two bands80%

Schools in this area

SchoolPhaseRating
Aston AcademySecondaryRequires improvement
Aston All Saints CofE (A) Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Aston Hall Junior and Infant SchoolPrimaryNo rating available
Aston Lodge Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Aughton Primary AcademyPrimaryNo rating available
Springwood Primary AcademyPrimaryOutstanding
Swallownest Primary SchoolPrimaryGood

Broadband & Connectivity

Swallownest And Aston averages 397 Mbps — 297% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Swallownest And Aston homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 62.5% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC RatingC
Average EPC Score70.2
% Rated C or Above62.5%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)£1,066

Demographics & Economy

Population14,912
Median Age43.3
Median Household Income£27,965
Employment Rate54.6%
Owner Occupied63.6%
Degree-Level Qualified23.1%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Swallownest And Aston?
The average house price in Swallownest And Aston is £341,884 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.
What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Swallownest And Aston?
The most affordable entry point in Swallownest And Aston is a flat, with an average price of £109,929.
Is Swallownest And Aston a safe place to live?
Swallownest And Aston has a recorded crime rate of 90.9 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 Swallownest And Aston?
Swallownest And Aston has 7 schools in total, with 80% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.
What broadband speeds are available in Swallownest And Aston?
Average broadband download speeds in Swallownest And Aston are around 397 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 97.3% of premises.
How big is Swallownest And Aston?
Swallownest And Aston is a settlement in South Yorkshire with a population of approximately 14,912.

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