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Adwick le Street vs Doncaster

Which is better to live in? 5.1 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.

Adwick le Street
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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

The 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 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.

Adwick 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.

MetricAdwick le StreetDoncaster
Total Schools728
Primary621
Secondary17
% Top two bands100%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.

IndicatorAdwick le StreetDoncaster
Population18,32687,094
Median Age47.543.4
Median Household Income£29,931.4£30,186
Employment Rate56.6%54.9%
Owner Occupied67.7%62.8%
Degree-Level Qualified32.8%22.7%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Adwick Le Street and Doncaster?
Adwick Le Street and Doncaster are approximately 5.1 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Adwick Le Street or Doncaster?
Doncaster is cheaper, with an average house price of £223,181.
Is Adwick Le Street or Doncaster safer?
Doncaster has the lower crime rate at 116.5 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Adwick Le Street or Doncaster?
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 Doncaster?
Doncaster has faster average broadband at 489.8 Mbps.

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