Town comparison
Adwick le Street vs Dinnington (Rotherham)
Which is better to live in? 14.2 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Overall, Dinnington (rotherham) offers lower property prices by roughly 15%. 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
Dinnington (Rotherham)
£196,299
Crime Rate
Adwick le Street
116.6
Dinnington (Rotherham)
138.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Adwick le Street
100.0%
Dinnington (Rotherham)
40.0%
Avg Download Speed
Adwick le Street
356.2
Dinnington (Rotherham)
444.2
EPC Rating
Adwick le Street
70.4
Dinnington (Rotherham)
70.2
Median Income
Adwick le Street
£29,931
Dinnington (Rotherham)
£27,965
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberThe average house price in Dinnington (rotherham) is £196,299, which is 15% less than Adwick Le Street at £225,351. The most affordable entry point in Adwick Le Street is a terraced at £153,333, while in Dinnington (rotherham) it is a flat at £82,143.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 39% pricier in Adwick Le Street (£153,333 vs £110,343).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Dinnington (rotherham) prices grew faster — 42% vs -65%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberWith 116.6 offences per 1,000 people, Adwick Le Street is the safer of the two – 19% lower than Dinnington (rotherham)'s 138.5 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Adwick Le Street is violent-crime, while in Dinnington (rotherham) 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 HumberAdwick Le Street has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 40% in Dinnington (rotherham). Adwick Le Street has 7 schools in total, while Dinnington (rotherham) has 5.
Adwick le Street School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 7 schools (6 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Dinnington (Rotherham) School Inspection Breakdown
40% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Adwick le Street | Dinnington (Rotherham) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 7 | 5 |
| Primary | 6 | 4 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 40% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Dinnington (rotherham) offers faster average downloads at 444.2 Mbps, compared to 356.2 Mbps in Adwick Le Street. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.1% of premises in Adwick Le Street and 98.1% in Dinnington (rotherham). Gigabit availability stands at 66.1% in Adwick Le Street and 86.4% in Dinnington (rotherham).
Dinnington (rotherham) is the faster of the two by 25% on average download speed (444 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 70.2 (band C) in Dinnington (rotherham). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,390 in Adwick Le Street and £1,066 in Dinnington (rotherham). 59.7% of homes in Adwick Le Street have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.5% in Dinnington (rotherham).
Dinnington (rotherham) has more energy-efficient housing — 62.5% 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 £27,965 in Dinnington (rotherham). The median age is 47.5 in Adwick Le Street and 43.3 in Dinnington (rotherham). Employment rates stand at 56.6% in Adwick Le Street and 54.6% in Dinnington (rotherham). Owner-occupancy is 67.7% in Adwick Le Street versus 63.6% in Dinnington (rotherham).
| Indicator | Adwick le Street | Dinnington (Rotherham) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 18,326 | 11,209 |
| Median Age | 47.5 | 43.3 |
| Median Household Income | £29,931.4 | £27,965 |
| Employment Rate | 56.6% | 54.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.7% | 63.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.8% | 23.1% |
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