Town comparison
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.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberAt £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%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberAdwick 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in Yorkshire and the HumberOf 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.
| Metric | Adwick le Street | Dunscroft and Hatfield |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 7 | 5 |
| Primary | 6 | 4 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 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.
| Indicator | Adwick le Street | Dunscroft and Hatfield |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 18,326 | 13,026 |
| 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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