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Adwick le Street vs Askern

Which is better to live in? 3.3 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.

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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

At £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%.

Residents 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.

Of 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.

MetricAdwick le StreetAskern
Total Schools73
Primary63
Secondary10
% Top two bands100%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.

IndicatorAdwick le StreetAskern
Population18,3265,439
Median Age47.547.5
Median Household Income£29,931.4£29,931.4
Employment Rate56.6%56.6%
Owner Occupied67.7%67.7%
Degree-Level Qualified32.8%32.8%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Adwick Le Street and Askern?
Adwick Le Street and Askern are approximately 3.3 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Adwick Le Street or Askern?
Askern is cheaper, with an average house price of £138,527.
Is Adwick Le Street or Askern safer?
Askern has the lower crime rate at 116.4 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Adwick Le Street or Askern?
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 Askern?
Adwick Le Street has faster average broadband at 356.2 Mbps.

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