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Adwick le Street vs Brinsworth

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

Adwick le Street
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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

At £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%.

Residents 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.

Of 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.

MetricAdwick le StreetBrinsworth
Total Schools75
Primary64
Secondary11
% Top two bands100%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.

IndicatorAdwick le StreetBrinsworth
Population18,3269,538
Median Age47.542.2
Median Household Income£29,931.4£29,075.5
Employment Rate56.6%53.8%
Owner Occupied67.7%61%
Degree-Level Qualified32.8%28.2%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Adwick Le Street and Brinsworth?
Adwick Le Street and Brinsworth are approximately 13.9 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Adwick Le Street or Brinsworth?
Brinsworth is cheaper, with an average house price of £181,502.
Is Adwick Le Street or Brinsworth safer?
Adwick Le Street has the lower crime rate at 116.6 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Adwick Le Street or Brinsworth?
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 Brinsworth?
Brinsworth has faster average broadband at 459.6 Mbps.

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