Adwick le Street vs Cudworth and Shafton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.0 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberAt £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%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberCudworth 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.
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 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.
| Metric | Adwick le Street | Cudworth and Shafton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 7 | 4 |
| Primary | 6 | 4 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 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.
| Indicator | Adwick le Street | Cudworth and Shafton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 18,326 | 12,472 |
| Median Age | 47.5 | 43.2 |
| Median Household Income | £29,931.4 | £29,779.5 |
| Employment Rate | 56.6% | 56.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.7% | 62.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.8% | 23.9% |
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