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Adwick le Street vs Dodworth

Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.7 miles apart.

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The verdict

Property in Adwick Le Street is about 2% cheaper on average. Dodworth 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

Dodworth

£229,897

Crime Rate

Adwick le Street

116.6

Dodworth

95.0

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Adwick le Street

100.0%

Dodworth

50.0%

Avg Download Speed

Adwick le Street

356.2

Dodworth

418.4

EPC Rating

Adwick le Street

70.4

Dodworth

70.3

Median Income

Adwick le Street

£29,931

Dodworth

£29,780

Buyers will find Adwick Le Street more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £225,351 versus £229,897 in Dodworth. The most affordable entry point in Adwick Le Street is a terraced at £153,333, while in Dodworth it is a flat at £127,143.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 26% pricier in Dodworth (£339,107 vs £249,625).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Dodworth prices grew faster — 20% vs -65%.

With 95 offences per 1,000 people, Dodworth is the safer of the two – 23% lower than Adwick Le Street's 116.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Adwick Le Street is violent-crime, while in Dodworth it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

School quality favours Adwick Le Street: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 50% in Dodworth.

Adwick le Street School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 7 schools (6 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Dodworth School Inspection Breakdown

50% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricAdwick le StreetDodworth
Total Schools72
Primary62
Secondary10
% Top two bands100%50%

Broadband & Connectivity

Internet users in Dodworth enjoy 418.4 Mbps on average, while Adwick Le Street lags behind at 356.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.1% of premises in Adwick Le Street and 97.8% in Dodworth. Gigabit availability stands at 66.1% in Adwick Le Street and 80.5% in Dodworth.

Dodworth is the faster of the two by 17% on average download speed (418 vs 356 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

The average EPC rating in Adwick Le Street is band C (score 70.4), ahead of Dodworth's band C (score 70.3). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,390 in Adwick Le Street and £1,130 in Dodworth. 59.7% of homes in Adwick Le Street have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.8% in Dodworth.

Dodworth has more energy-efficient housing — 60.8% reach band C or above, vs 59.7% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Adwick Le Street has a population of 18,326 while Dodworth has 5,981. Median household income is £29,931.4 in Adwick Le Street and £29,779.5 in Dodworth. The median age is 47.5 in Adwick Le Street and 43.2 in Dodworth. Employment rates stand at 56.6% in Adwick Le Street and 56.6% in Dodworth.

IndicatorAdwick le StreetDodworth
Population18,3265,981
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 Dodworth?
Adwick Le Street and Dodworth are approximately 13.7 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Adwick Le Street or Dodworth?
Adwick Le Street is cheaper, with an average house price of £225,351.
Is Adwick Le Street or Dodworth safer?
Dodworth has the lower crime rate at 95 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Adwick Le Street or Dodworth?
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 Dodworth?
Dodworth has faster average broadband at 418.4 Mbps.

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