Town comparison
Adwick le Street vs Brinsworth
Which is better to live in? 13.9 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Brinsworth wins on house prices with a 24% gap. Adwick Le Street 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
Brinsworth
£181,502
Crime Rate
Adwick le Street
116.6
Brinsworth
121.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Adwick le Street
100.0%
Brinsworth
80.0%
Avg Download Speed
Adwick le Street
356.2
Brinsworth
459.6
EPC Rating
Adwick le Street
70.4
Brinsworth
70
Median Income
Adwick le Street
£29,931
Brinsworth
£29,076
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberAt £181,502, Brinsworth undercuts Adwick Le Street (£225,351) by around 24% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Adwick Le Street is a terraced at £153,333, while in Brinsworth it is a flat at £117,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 14% pricier in Adwick Le Street (£153,333 vs £134,216).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Brinsworth prices grew faster — 38% vs -65%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberResidents of Adwick Le Street experience less crime overall, with a rate of 116.6 per 1,000 versus 121.4 per 1,000 in Brinsworth. The most common crime category in Adwick Le Street is violent-crime, while in Brinsworth 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 Brinsworth, which has 5 schools, the figure is 80%.
Adwick le Street School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 7 schools (6 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Brinsworth School Inspection Breakdown
80% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Adwick le Street | Brinsworth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 7 | 5 |
| Primary | 6 | 4 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 80% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Brinsworth averages 459.6 Mbps – ahead of Adwick Le Street's 356.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.1% of premises in Adwick Le Street and 96.4% in Brinsworth. Gigabit availability stands at 66.1% in Adwick Le Street and 90.6% in Brinsworth.
Brinsworth is the faster of the two by 29% on average download speed (460 vs 356 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Adwick Le Street leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.4 (C), while Brinsworth averages 70 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,390 in Adwick Le Street and £1,063 in Brinsworth. 59.7% of homes in Adwick Le Street have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62% in Brinsworth.
Brinsworth has more energy-efficient housing — 62% 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 £29,075.5 in Brinsworth. The median age is 47.5 in Adwick Le Street and 42.2 in Brinsworth. Owner-occupancy is 67.7% in Adwick Le Street versus 61% in Brinsworth. Employment rates stand at 56.6% in Adwick Le Street and 53.8% in Brinsworth.
| Indicator | Adwick le Street | Brinsworth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 18,326 | 9,538 |
| Median Age | 47.5 | 42.2 |
| Median Household Income | £29,931.4 | £29,075.5 |
| Employment Rate | 56.6% | 53.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.7% | 61% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.8% | 28.2% |
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