Adwick le Street vs Brampton (Rotherham)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.0 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Brampton (rotherham) wins on house prices with a 27% gap. Brampton (rotherham) 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
Brampton (Rotherham)
£178,130
Crime Rate
Adwick le Street
116.6
Brampton (Rotherham)
90.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Adwick le Street
100.0%
Brampton (Rotherham)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Adwick le Street
356.2
Brampton (Rotherham)
381.5
EPC Rating
Adwick le Street
70.4
Brampton (Rotherham)
70.2
Median Income
Adwick le Street
£29,931
Brampton (Rotherham)
£29,219
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberAt £178,130, Brampton (rotherham) undercuts Adwick Le Street (£225,351) by around 27% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Adwick Le Street is a terraced at £153,333, while in Brampton (rotherham) it is a flat at £99,375.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 20% pricier in Adwick Le Street (£153,333 vs £128,177).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Brampton (rotherham) prices grew faster — 43% vs -65%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberResidents of Brampton (rotherham) experience less crime overall, with a rate of 90.5 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 Brampton (rotherham) 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 Brampton (rotherham), which has 1 schools, the figure is 100%.
Adwick le Street School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 7 schools (6 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Brampton (Rotherham) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Adwick le Street | Brampton (Rotherham) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 7 | 1 |
| Primary | 6 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Brampton (rotherham) averages 381.5 Mbps – ahead of Adwick Le Street's 356.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.1% of premises in Adwick Le Street and 98.6% in Brampton (rotherham). Gigabit availability stands at 66.1% in Adwick Le Street and 70.4% in Brampton (rotherham).
Brampton (rotherham) is the faster of the two by 7% on average download speed (382 vs 356 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Adwick Le Street, scoring 70.4 on average (band C) compared to 70.2 (band C) in Brampton (rotherham). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,390 in Adwick Le Street and £1,100 in Brampton (rotherham). 59.7% of homes in Adwick Le Street have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.7% in Brampton (rotherham).
Brampton (rotherham) has more energy-efficient housing — 60.7% 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 £29,218.5 in Brampton (rotherham). The median age is 47.5 in Adwick Le Street and 43.4 in Brampton (rotherham). Employment rates stand at 56.6% in Adwick Le Street and 55.2% in Brampton (rotherham). Owner-occupancy is 67.7% in Adwick Le Street versus 63% in Brampton (rotherham). Adwick Le Street has a population of 18,326 and Brampton (rotherham) has 4,620.
| Indicator | Adwick le Street | Brampton (Rotherham) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 18,326 | 4,620 |
| Median Age | 47.5 | 43.4 |
| Median Household Income | £29,931.4 | £29,218.5 |
| Employment Rate | 56.6% | 55.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.7% | 63% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.8% | 23.2% |
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