Adwick le Street vs Featherstone (Wakefield)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Featherstone (wakefield) offers lower property prices by roughly 15%. Featherstone (wakefield) 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
Featherstone (Wakefield)
£195,568
Crime Rate
Adwick le Street
116.6
Featherstone (Wakefield)
108.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Adwick le Street
100.0%
Featherstone (Wakefield)
83.3%
Avg Download Speed
Adwick le Street
356.2
Featherstone (Wakefield)
430.3
EPC Rating
Adwick le Street
70.4
Featherstone (Wakefield)
70.4
Median Income
Adwick le Street
£29,931
Featherstone (Wakefield)
£29,087
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberThe average house price in Featherstone (wakefield) is £195,568, which is 15% 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 Featherstone (wakefield) it is a flat at £58,950.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 16% pricier in Featherstone (wakefield) (£200,522 vs £167,517).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Featherstone (wakefield) prices grew faster — 49% vs -65%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberWith 108.4 offences per 1,000 people, Featherstone (wakefield) is the safer of the two – 8% 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 Featherstone (wakefield) 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 83.3% in Featherstone (wakefield). Adwick Le Street has 7 schools in total, while Featherstone (wakefield) has 7.
Adwick le Street School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 7 schools (6 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Featherstone (Wakefield) School Inspection Breakdown
83.3% of 7 schools (5 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Adwick le Street | Featherstone (Wakefield) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 7 | 7 |
| Primary | 6 | 5 |
| Secondary | 1 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 83.3% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Featherstone (wakefield) offers faster average downloads at 430.3 Mbps, compared to 356.2 Mbps in Adwick Le Street. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.1% of premises in Adwick Le Street and 97% in Featherstone (wakefield). Gigabit availability stands at 66.1% in Adwick Le Street and 83.7% in Featherstone (wakefield).
Featherstone (wakefield) is the faster of the two by 21% on average download speed (430 vs 356 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Adwick Le Street are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.4 (band C) versus 70.4 (band C) in Featherstone (wakefield). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,390 in Adwick Le Street and £1,126 in Featherstone (wakefield). 59.7% of homes in Adwick Le Street have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.8% in Featherstone (wakefield).
Featherstone (wakefield) has more energy-efficient housing — 62.8% reach band C or above, vs 59.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,931.4 in Adwick Le Street and £29,087 in Featherstone (wakefield). The median age is 47.5 in Adwick Le Street and 42.9 in Featherstone (wakefield). Employment rates stand at 56.6% in Adwick Le Street and 57.3% in Featherstone (wakefield). Owner-occupancy is 67.7% in Adwick Le Street versus 62.6% in Featherstone (wakefield).
| Indicator | Adwick le Street | Featherstone (Wakefield) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 18,326 | 11,327 |
| Median Age | 47.5 | 42.9 |
| Median Household Income | £29,931.4 | £29,087 |
| Employment Rate | 56.6% | 57.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.7% | 62.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.8% | 24.3% |
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