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Adwick le Street vs Moorends

Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.7 miles apart.

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The verdict

Overall, Moorends offers lower property prices by roughly 53%. 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

Moorends

£147,409

Crime Rate

Adwick le Street

116.6

Moorends

116.9

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Adwick le Street

100.0%

Moorends

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Adwick le Street

356.2

Moorends

433.7

EPC Rating

Adwick le Street

70.4

Moorends

70.8

Median Income

Adwick le Street

£29,931

Moorends

£30,846

Buyers will find Moorends more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £147,409 versus £225,351 in Adwick Le Street. The most affordable entry point in Adwick Le Street is a terraced at £153,333, while in Moorends it is a terraced at £103,458.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: terraced homes are 48% pricier in Adwick Le Street (£153,333 vs £103,458).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Moorends prices grew faster — 71% vs -65%.

Crime is lower in Adwick Le Street (116.6 per 1,000) compared to Moorends (116.9 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Adwick Le Street is violent-crime, while in Moorends it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

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

School quality favours Adwick Le Street: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Moorends.

Adwick le Street School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 7 schools (6 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Moorends School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricAdwick le StreetMoorends
Total Schools72
Primary62
Secondary10
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Internet users in Moorends enjoy 433.7 Mbps on average, while Adwick Le Street lags behind at 356.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.1% of premises in Adwick Le Street and 93% in Moorends. Gigabit availability stands at 66.1% in Adwick Le Street and 85.1% in Moorends.

Moorends is the faster of the two by 22% on average download speed (434 vs 356 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

The average EPC rating in Moorends is band C (score 70.8), ahead of Adwick Le Street's band C (score 70.4). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,390 in Adwick Le Street and £1,210 in Moorends. 59.7% of homes in Adwick Le Street have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.9% in Moorends.

Moorends has more energy-efficient housing — 61.9% reach band C or above, vs 59.7% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Adwick Le Street has a population of 18,326 while Moorends has 5,194. Median household income is £30,845.7 in Moorends and £29,931.4 in Adwick Le Street. The median age is 47.5 in Adwick Le Street and 45.8 in Moorends. Employment rates stand at 56.6% in Adwick Le Street and 54.6% in Moorends.

IndicatorAdwick le StreetMoorends
Population18,3265,194
Median Age47.545.8
Median Household Income£29,931.4£30,845.7
Employment Rate56.6%54.6%
Owner Occupied67.7%67.8%
Degree-Level Qualified32.8%25.7%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Adwick Le Street and Moorends?
Adwick Le Street and Moorends are approximately 10.7 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Adwick Le Street or Moorends?
Moorends is cheaper, with an average house price of £147,409.
Is Adwick Le Street or Moorends safer?
Adwick Le Street has the lower crime rate at 116.6 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Adwick Le Street or Moorends?
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 Moorends?
Moorends has faster average broadband at 433.7 Mbps.

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