Adwick le Street vs Armthorpe
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.3 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Armthorpe wins on house prices with a 3% gap. Adwick Le Street has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Adwick Le Street edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Adwick le Street
£225,351
Armthorpe
£219,555
Crime Rate
Adwick le Street
116.6
Armthorpe
116.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Adwick le Street
100.0%
Armthorpe
75.0%
Avg Download Speed
Adwick le Street
356.2
Armthorpe
413.8
EPC Rating
Adwick le Street
70.4
Armthorpe
70.9
Median Income
Adwick le Street
£29,931
Armthorpe
£30,186
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberAt £219,555, Armthorpe undercuts Adwick Le Street (£225,351) by around 3% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Adwick Le Street is a terraced at £153,333, while in Armthorpe it is a flat at £98,904.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 5% pricier in Armthorpe (£175,559 vs £167,517).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Armthorpe prices grew faster — 75% vs -65%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberResidents of Adwick Le Street experience less crime overall, with a rate of 116.6 per 1,000 versus 116.6 per 1,000 in Armthorpe. The most common crime category in Adwick Le Street is violent-crime, while in Armthorpe it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in Yorkshire and the HumberOf the 7 schools in Adwick Le Street, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Armthorpe, which has 5 schools, the figure is 75%.
Adwick le Street School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 7 schools (6 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Armthorpe School Inspection Breakdown
75% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Adwick le Street | Armthorpe |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 7 | 5 |
| Primary | 6 | 4 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 75% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Armthorpe averages 413.8 Mbps – ahead of Adwick Le Street's 356.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.1% of premises in Adwick Le Street and 97.7% in Armthorpe. Gigabit availability stands at 66.1% in Adwick Le Street and 79.8% in Armthorpe.
Armthorpe is the faster of the two by 16% on average download speed (414 vs 356 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Armthorpe leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.9 (C), while Adwick Le Street averages 70.4 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,390 in Adwick Le Street and £1,093 in Armthorpe. 59.7% of homes in Adwick Le Street have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.2% in Armthorpe.
Armthorpe has more energy-efficient housing — 61.2% reach band C or above, vs 59.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,186 in Armthorpe and £29,931.4 in Adwick Le Street. The median age is 47.5 in Adwick Le Street and 43.4 in Armthorpe. Owner-occupancy is 67.7% in Adwick Le Street versus 62.8% in Armthorpe. Employment rates stand at 56.6% in Adwick Le Street and 54.9% in Armthorpe.
| Indicator | Adwick le Street | Armthorpe |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 18,326 | 14,161 |
| Median Age | 47.5 | 43.4 |
| Median Household Income | £29,931.4 | £30,186 |
| Employment Rate | 56.6% | 54.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.7% | 62.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.8% | 22.7% |
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