Town comparison
Adwick le Street vs Askern
Which is better to live in? 3.3 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Askern wins on house prices with a 63% gap. Askern 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
Askern
£138,527
Crime Rate
Adwick le Street
116.6
Askern
116.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Adwick le Street
100.0%
Askern
66.7%
Avg Download Speed
Adwick le Street
356.2
Askern
356.2
EPC Rating
Adwick le Street
70.4
Askern
70.4
Median Income
Adwick le Street
£29,931
Askern
£29,931
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberAt £138,527, Askern undercuts Adwick Le Street (£225,351) by around 63% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Adwick Le Street is a terraced at £153,333, while in Askern it is a flat at £63,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 35% pricier in Adwick Le Street (£153,333 vs £113,500).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Askern prices grew faster — 63% vs -65%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberResidents of Askern experience less crime overall, with a rate of 116.4 per 1,000 versus 116.6 per 1,000 in Adwick Le Street. The most common crime category in Adwick Le Street is violent-crime, while in Askern 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 Askern, which has 3 schools, the figure is 66.7%.
Adwick le Street School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 7 schools (6 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Askern School Inspection Breakdown
66.7% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Adwick le Street | Askern |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 7 | 3 |
| Primary | 6 | 3 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 66.7% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Adwick Le Street averages 356.2 Mbps – ahead of Askern's 356.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.1% of premises in Adwick Le Street and 97.1% in Askern. Gigabit availability stands at 66.1% in Adwick Le Street and 66.1% in Askern.
Adwick Le Street is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (356 vs 356 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Adwick Le Street leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.4 (C), while Askern averages 70.4 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,390 in Adwick Le Street and £1,390 in Askern. 59.7% of homes in Adwick Le Street have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.7% in Askern.
Adwick Le Street has more energy-efficient housing — 59.7% reach band C or above, vs 59.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,931.4 in Adwick Le Street and £29,931.4 in Askern. The median age is 47.5 in Adwick Le Street and 47.5 in Askern. Owner-occupancy is 67.7% in Adwick Le Street versus 67.7% in Askern. Employment rates stand at 56.6% in Adwick Le Street and 56.6% in Askern.
| Indicator | Adwick le Street | Askern |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 18,326 | 5,439 |
| Median Age | 47.5 | 47.5 |
| Median Household Income | £29,931.4 | £29,931.4 |
| Employment Rate | 56.6% | 56.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.7% | 67.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.8% | 32.8% |
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