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Adwick le Street vs Cudworth and Shafton

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

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The verdict

Cudworth And Shafton is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 28% lower. Cudworth And Shafton 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

Cudworth and Shafton

£176,202

Crime Rate

Adwick le Street

116.6

Cudworth and Shafton

94.9

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Adwick le Street

100.0%

Cudworth and Shafton

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Adwick le Street

356.2

Cudworth and Shafton

353.8

EPC Rating

Adwick le Street

70.4

Cudworth and Shafton

70.3

Median Income

Adwick le Street

£29,931

Cudworth and Shafton

£29,780

At £176,202, Cudworth And Shafton undercuts Adwick Le Street (£225,351) by around 28% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Adwick Le Street is a terraced at £153,333, while in Cudworth And Shafton it is a flat at £67,667.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: terraced homes are 27% pricier in Adwick Le Street (£153,333 vs £120,326).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Cudworth And Shafton prices grew faster — 72% vs -65%.

Cudworth And Shafton has a crime rate of 94.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 23% lower than Adwick Le Street at 116.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Adwick Le Street is violent-crime, while in Cudworth And Shafton 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 Cudworth And Shafton, which has 4 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.

Cudworth and Shafton School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 4 schools (4 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricAdwick le StreetCudworth and Shafton
Total Schools74
Primary64
Secondary10
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Adwick Le Street averages 356.2 Mbps – ahead of Cudworth And Shafton's 353.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.1% of premises in Adwick Le Street and 96% in Cudworth And Shafton. Gigabit availability stands at 66.1% in Adwick Le Street and 60.1% in Cudworth And Shafton.

Adwick Le Street is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (356 vs 354 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Energy efficiency favours Adwick Le Street, scoring 70.4 on average (band C) compared to 70.3 (band C) in Cudworth And Shafton. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,390 in Adwick Le Street and £1,130 in Cudworth And Shafton. 59.7% of homes in Adwick Le Street have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.8% in Cudworth And Shafton.

Cudworth And Shafton has more energy-efficient housing — 60.8% 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 £29,779.5 in Cudworth And Shafton. The median age is 47.5 in Adwick Le Street and 43.2 in Cudworth And Shafton. Employment rates stand at 56.6% in Adwick Le Street and 56.6% in Cudworth And Shafton. Owner-occupancy is 67.7% in Adwick Le Street versus 62.5% in Cudworth And Shafton. Adwick Le Street has a population of 18,326 and Cudworth And Shafton has 12,472.

IndicatorAdwick le StreetCudworth and Shafton
Population18,32612,472
Median Age47.543.2
Median Household Income£29,931.4£29,779.5
Employment Rate56.6%56.6%
Owner Occupied67.7%62.5%
Degree-Level Qualified32.8%23.9%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Adwick Le Street and Cudworth And Shafton?
Adwick Le Street and Cudworth And Shafton are approximately 9.0 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Adwick Le Street or Cudworth And Shafton?
Cudworth And Shafton is cheaper, with an average house price of £176,202.
Is Adwick Le Street or Cudworth And Shafton safer?
Cudworth And Shafton has the lower crime rate at 94.9 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Adwick Le Street or Cudworth And Shafton?
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 Cudworth And Shafton?
Adwick Le Street has faster average broadband at 356.2 Mbps.

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