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Adwick le Street vs Brampton (Rotherham)

Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.0 miles apart.

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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

At £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%.

Residents 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.

Of 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.

MetricAdwick le StreetBrampton (Rotherham)
Total Schools71
Primary61
Secondary10
% Top two bands100%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.

IndicatorAdwick le StreetBrampton (Rotherham)
Population18,3264,620
Median Age47.543.4
Median Household Income£29,931.4£29,218.5
Employment Rate56.6%55.2%
Owner Occupied67.7%63%
Degree-Level Qualified32.8%23.2%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Adwick Le Street and Brampton (rotherham)?
Adwick Le Street and Brampton (rotherham) are approximately 9.0 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Adwick Le Street or Brampton (rotherham)?
Brampton (rotherham) is cheaper, with an average house price of £178,130.
Is Adwick Le Street or Brampton (rotherham) safer?
Brampton (rotherham) has the lower crime rate at 90.5 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Adwick Le Street or Brampton (rotherham)?
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 Brampton (rotherham)?
Brampton (rotherham) has faster average broadband at 381.5 Mbps.

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