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Adwick le Street vs Dunscroft and Hatfield

Which is better to live in? 7.3 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.

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The verdict

Dunscroft And Hatfield is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 56% lower. 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

Dunscroft and Hatfield

£144,660

Crime Rate

Adwick le Street

116.6

Dunscroft and Hatfield

116.6

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Adwick le Street

100.0%

Dunscroft and Hatfield

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Adwick le Street

356.2

Dunscroft and Hatfield

425.8

EPC Rating

Adwick le Street

70.4

Dunscroft and Hatfield

70.9

Median Income

Adwick le Street

£29,931

Dunscroft and Hatfield

£30,186

At £144,660, Dunscroft And Hatfield undercuts Adwick Le Street (£225,351) by around 56% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Adwick Le Street is a terraced at £153,333, while in Dunscroft And Hatfield it is a terraced at £116,333.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: terraced homes are 32% pricier in Adwick Le Street (£153,333 vs £116,333).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Dunscroft And Hatfield prices grew faster — 37% vs -65%.

Adwick Le Street has a crime rate of 116.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Dunscroft And Hatfield at 116.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Adwick Le Street is violent-crime, while in Dunscroft And Hatfield it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

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

Of the 7 schools in Adwick Le Street, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Dunscroft And Hatfield, which has 5 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.

Dunscroft and Hatfield School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricAdwick le StreetDunscroft and Hatfield
Total Schools75
Primary64
Secondary11
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Dunscroft And Hatfield averages 425.8 Mbps – ahead of Adwick Le Street's 356.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.1% of premises in Adwick Le Street and 96% in Dunscroft And Hatfield. Gigabit availability stands at 66.1% in Adwick Le Street and 82.9% in Dunscroft And Hatfield.

Dunscroft And Hatfield is the faster of the two by 20% on average download speed (426 vs 356 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Energy efficiency favours Dunscroft And Hatfield, scoring 70.9 on average (band C) compared to 70.4 (band C) in Adwick Le Street. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,390 in Adwick Le Street and £1,093 in Dunscroft And Hatfield. 59.7% of homes in Adwick Le Street have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.2% in Dunscroft And Hatfield.

Dunscroft And Hatfield 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 Dunscroft And Hatfield and £29,931.4 in Adwick Le Street. The median age is 47.5 in Adwick Le Street and 43.4 in Dunscroft And Hatfield. Employment rates stand at 56.6% in Adwick Le Street and 54.9% in Dunscroft And Hatfield. Owner-occupancy is 67.7% in Adwick Le Street versus 62.8% in Dunscroft And Hatfield. Adwick Le Street has a population of 18,326 and Dunscroft And Hatfield has 13,026.

IndicatorAdwick le StreetDunscroft and Hatfield
Population18,32613,026
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 Dunscroft And Hatfield?
Adwick Le Street and Dunscroft And Hatfield are approximately 7.3 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Adwick Le Street or Dunscroft And Hatfield?
Dunscroft And Hatfield is cheaper, with an average house price of £144,660.
Is Adwick Le Street or Dunscroft And Hatfield safer?
Adwick Le Street has the lower crime rate at 116.6 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Adwick Le Street or Dunscroft And Hatfield?
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 Dunscroft And Hatfield?
Dunscroft And Hatfield has faster average broadband at 425.8 Mbps.

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