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Adwick le Street vs Brayton

Which is better to live in? 13.9 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.

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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

The 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 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.

Adwick 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.

MetricAdwick le StreetBrayton
Total Schools71
Primary61
Secondary10
% Top two bands100%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.

IndicatorAdwick le StreetBrayton
Population18,3264,092
Median Age47.548.2
Median Household Income£29,931.4£30,117.4
Employment Rate56.6%56.6%
Owner Occupied67.7%69%
Degree-Level Qualified32.8%33.8%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Adwick Le Street and Brayton?
Adwick Le Street and Brayton are approximately 13.9 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Adwick Le Street or Brayton?
Adwick Le Street is cheaper, with an average house price of £225,351.
Is Adwick Le Street or Brayton safer?
Brayton has the lower crime rate at 47.2 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Adwick Le Street or Brayton?
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 Brayton?
Brayton has faster average broadband at 435.0 Mbps.

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