Adwick le Street vs Fitzwilliam and Kinsley
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.3 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Fitzwilliam And Kinsley wins on house prices with a 30% gap. Fitzwilliam And Kinsley 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
Fitzwilliam and Kinsley
£173,117
Crime Rate
Adwick le Street
116.6
Fitzwilliam and Kinsley
108.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Adwick le Street
100.0%
Fitzwilliam and Kinsley
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Adwick le Street
356.2
Fitzwilliam and Kinsley
474.5
EPC Rating
Adwick le Street
70.4
Fitzwilliam and Kinsley
70.4
Median Income
Adwick le Street
£29,931
Fitzwilliam and Kinsley
£29,087
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberAt £173,117, Fitzwilliam And Kinsley undercuts Adwick Le Street (£225,351) by around 30% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Adwick Le Street is a terraced at £153,333, while in Fitzwilliam And Kinsley it is a terraced at £122,275.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 25% pricier in Adwick Le Street (£153,333 vs £122,275).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Fitzwilliam And Kinsley prices grew faster — 71% vs -65%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberResidents of Fitzwilliam And Kinsley experience less crime overall, with a rate of 108.4 per 1,000 versus 116.6 per 1,000 in Adwick Le Street. The most common crime category in Adwick Le Street is violent-crime, while in Fitzwilliam And Kinsley 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 Fitzwilliam And Kinsley, which has 2 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.
Fitzwilliam and Kinsley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Adwick le Street | Fitzwilliam and Kinsley |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 7 | 2 |
| Primary | 6 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Fitzwilliam And Kinsley averages 474.5 Mbps – ahead of Adwick Le Street's 356.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.1% of premises in Adwick Le Street and 97.7% in Fitzwilliam And Kinsley. Gigabit availability stands at 66.1% in Adwick Le Street and 94.1% in Fitzwilliam And Kinsley.
Fitzwilliam And Kinsley is the faster of the two by 33% on average download speed (475 vs 356 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Adwick Le Street, scoring 70.4 on average (band C) compared to 70.4 (band C) in Fitzwilliam And Kinsley. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,390 in Adwick Le Street and £1,126 in Fitzwilliam And Kinsley. 59.7% of homes in Adwick Le Street have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.8% in Fitzwilliam And Kinsley.
Fitzwilliam And Kinsley 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 Fitzwilliam And Kinsley. The median age is 47.5 in Adwick Le Street and 42.9 in Fitzwilliam And Kinsley. Employment rates stand at 56.6% in Adwick Le Street and 57.3% in Fitzwilliam And Kinsley. Owner-occupancy is 67.7% in Adwick Le Street versus 62.6% in Fitzwilliam And Kinsley. Adwick Le Street has a population of 18,326 and Fitzwilliam And Kinsley has 4,993.
| Indicator | Adwick le Street | Fitzwilliam and Kinsley |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 18,326 | 4,993 |
| 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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