Town comparison
Adwick le Street vs Brayton
Which is better to live in? 13.9 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Property in Adwick Le Street is about 24% cheaper on average. Brayton 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
Brayton
£296,921
Crime Rate
Adwick le Street
116.6
Brayton
47.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Adwick le Street
100.0%
Brayton
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Adwick le Street
356.2
Brayton
435
EPC Rating
Adwick le Street
70.4
Brayton
70.4
Median Income
Adwick le Street
£29,931
Brayton
£30,117
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberThe average house price in Adwick Le Street is £225,351, which is 24% less than Brayton at £296,921. The most affordable entry point in Adwick Le Street is a terraced at £153,333, while in Brayton it is a flat at £130,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 35% pricier in Brayton (£256,348 vs £167,517).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Brayton prices grew faster — 48% vs -65%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberCrime is lower in Brayton (47.2 per 1,000) compared to Adwick Le Street (116.6 per 1,000), a 147% difference. The most common crime category in Adwick Le Street is violent-crime, while in Brayton 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 HumberAdwick Le Street has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Brayton. Adwick Le Street has 7 schools in total, while Brayton has 1.
Adwick le Street School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 7 schools (6 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Brayton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Adwick le Street | Brayton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 7 | 1 |
| Primary | 6 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Brayton offers faster average downloads at 435.0 Mbps, compared to 356.2 Mbps in Adwick Le Street. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.1% of premises in Adwick Le Street and 95.5% in Brayton. Gigabit availability stands at 66.1% in Adwick Le Street and 85.1% in Brayton.
Brayton is the faster of the two by 22% on average download speed (435 vs 356 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Adwick Le Street are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.4 (band C) versus 70.4 (band C) in Brayton. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,390 in Adwick Le Street and £1,412 in Brayton. 59.7% of homes in Adwick Le Street have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.8% in Brayton.
Brayton has more energy-efficient housing — 59.8% reach band C or above, vs 59.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,117.4 in Brayton and £29,931.4 in Adwick Le Street. The median age is 47.5 in Adwick Le Street and 48.2 in Brayton. Employment rates stand at 56.6% in Adwick Le Street and 56.6% in Brayton. Owner-occupancy is 67.7% in Adwick Le Street versus 69% in Brayton.
| Indicator | Adwick le Street | Brayton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 18,326 | 4,092 |
| Median Age | 47.5 | 48.2 |
| Median Household Income | £29,931.4 | £30,117.4 |
| Employment Rate | 56.6% | 56.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.7% | 69% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.8% | 33.8% |
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