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Adwick le Street vs Armthorpe

Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.3 miles apart.

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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

At £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%.

Residents 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.

Of 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.

MetricAdwick le StreetArmthorpe
Total Schools75
Primary64
Secondary11
% Top two bands100%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.

IndicatorAdwick le StreetArmthorpe
Population18,32614,161
Median Age47.543.4
Median Household Income£29,931.4£30,186
Employment Rate56.6%54.9%
Owner Occupied67.7%62.8%
Degree-Level Qualified32.8%22.7%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Adwick Le Street and Armthorpe?
Adwick Le Street and Armthorpe are approximately 6.3 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Adwick Le Street or Armthorpe?
Armthorpe is cheaper, with an average house price of £219,555.
Is Adwick Le Street or Armthorpe safer?
Adwick Le Street has the lower crime rate at 116.6 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Adwick Le Street or Armthorpe?
Adwick Le Street has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Adwick Le Street or Armthorpe?
Armthorpe has faster average broadband at 413.8 Mbps.

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