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Adwick le Street vs Goldthorpe

Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.5 miles apart.

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The verdict

When it comes to cost of living, Goldthorpe wins on house prices with a 67% gap. Goldthorpe 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

Goldthorpe

£134,721

Crime Rate

Adwick le Street

116.6

Goldthorpe

94.9

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Adwick le Street

100.0%

Goldthorpe

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Adwick le Street

356.2

Goldthorpe

440.5

EPC Rating

Adwick le Street

70.4

Goldthorpe

70.2

Median Income

Adwick le Street

£29,931

Goldthorpe

£29,219

At £134,721, Goldthorpe undercuts Adwick Le Street (£225,351) by around 67% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Adwick Le Street is a terraced at £153,333, while in Goldthorpe it is a terraced at £78,142.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: terraced homes are 96% pricier in Adwick Le Street (£153,333 vs £78,142).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Goldthorpe prices grew faster — 33% vs -65%.

Residents of Goldthorpe experience less crime overall, with a rate of 94.9 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 Goldthorpe 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 Goldthorpe, which has 4 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.

Goldthorpe School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricAdwick le StreetGoldthorpe
Total Schools74
Primary63
Secondary11
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Goldthorpe averages 440.5 Mbps – ahead of Adwick Le Street's 356.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.1% of premises in Adwick Le Street and 98% in Goldthorpe. Gigabit availability stands at 66.1% in Adwick Le Street and 85.4% in Goldthorpe.

Goldthorpe is the faster of the two by 24% on average download speed (441 vs 356 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Adwick Le Street leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.4 (C), while Goldthorpe averages 70.2 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,390 in Adwick Le Street and £1,100 in Goldthorpe. 59.7% of homes in Adwick Le Street have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.7% in Goldthorpe.

Goldthorpe has more energy-efficient housing — 60.7% 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 £29,218.5 in Goldthorpe. The median age is 47.5 in Adwick Le Street and 43.4 in Goldthorpe. Owner-occupancy is 67.7% in Adwick Le Street versus 63% in Goldthorpe. Employment rates stand at 56.6% in Adwick Le Street and 55.2% in Goldthorpe.

IndicatorAdwick le StreetGoldthorpe
Population18,3267,493
Median Age47.543.4
Median Household Income£29,931.4£29,218.5
Employment Rate56.6%55.2%
Owner Occupied67.7%63%
Degree-Level Qualified32.8%23.2%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Adwick Le Street and Goldthorpe?
Adwick Le Street and Goldthorpe are approximately 5.5 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Adwick Le Street or Goldthorpe?
Goldthorpe is cheaper, with an average house price of £134,721.
Is Adwick Le Street or Goldthorpe safer?
Goldthorpe has the lower crime rate at 94.9 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Adwick Le Street or Goldthorpe?
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 Goldthorpe?
Goldthorpe has faster average broadband at 440.5 Mbps.

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