Town comparison
Adwick le Street vs Doncaster
Which is better to live in? 5.1 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Property in Doncaster is about 1% cheaper on average. Doncaster 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
Doncaster
£223,181
Crime Rate
Adwick le Street
116.6
Doncaster
116.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Adwick le Street
100.0%
Doncaster
95.2%
Avg Download Speed
Adwick le Street
356.2
Doncaster
489.8
EPC Rating
Adwick le Street
70.4
Doncaster
70.9
Median Income
Adwick le Street
£29,931
Doncaster
£30,186
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberThe average house price in Doncaster is £223,181, which is 1% 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 Doncaster it is a flat at £114,266.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 30% pricier in Adwick Le Street (£153,333 vs £118,343).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Doncaster prices grew faster — 28% vs -65%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberCrime is lower in Doncaster (116.5 per 1,000) compared to Adwick Le Street (116.6 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Adwick Le Street is violent-crime, while in Doncaster 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 95.2% in Doncaster. Adwick Le Street has 7 schools in total, while Doncaster has 28.
Adwick le Street School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 7 schools (6 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Doncaster School Inspection Breakdown
95.2% of 28 schools (21 primary, 7 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Adwick le Street | Doncaster |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 7 | 28 |
| Primary | 6 | 21 |
| Secondary | 1 | 7 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 95.2% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Doncaster offers faster average downloads at 489.8 Mbps, compared to 356.2 Mbps in Adwick Le Street. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.1% of premises in Adwick Le Street and 99% in Doncaster. Gigabit availability stands at 66.1% in Adwick Le Street and 97.7% in Doncaster.
Doncaster is the faster of the two by 38% on average download speed (490 vs 356 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Doncaster are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.9 (band C) versus 70.4 (band C) in Adwick Le Street. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,390 in Adwick Le Street and £1,093 in Doncaster. 59.7% of homes in Adwick Le Street have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.2% in Doncaster.
Doncaster has more energy-efficient housing — 61.2% reach band C or above, vs 59.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,186 in Doncaster and £29,931.4 in Adwick Le Street. The median age is 47.5 in Adwick Le Street and 43.4 in Doncaster. Employment rates stand at 56.6% in Adwick Le Street and 54.9% in Doncaster. Owner-occupancy is 67.7% in Adwick Le Street versus 62.8% in Doncaster.
| Indicator | Adwick le Street | Doncaster |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 18,326 | 87,094 |
| Median Age | 47.5 | 43.4 |
| Median Household Income | £29,931.4 | £30,186 |
| Employment Rate | 56.6% | 54.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.7% | 62.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.8% | 22.7% |
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