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Adwick le Street vs South Elmsall

Which is better to live in? 4.2 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.

Adwick le Street
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The verdict

When it comes to cost of living, Adwick Le Street wins on house prices with a 5% gap. 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

South Elmsall

£237,623

Crime Rate

Adwick le Street

116.6

South Elmsall

194.0

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Adwick le Street

100.0%

South Elmsall

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Adwick le Street

356.2

South Elmsall

474.5

EPC Rating

Adwick le Street

70.4

South Elmsall

70.4

Median Income

Adwick le Street

£29,931

South Elmsall

£29,087

Property in South Elmsall commands an average of £237,623, compared with £225,351 in Adwick Le Street – a difference of 5%. The most affordable entry point in Adwick Le Street is a terraced at £153,333, while in South Elmsall it is a flat at £70,667.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: terraced homes are 31% pricier in Adwick Le Street (£153,333 vs £117,092).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, South Elmsall prices grew faster — 102% vs -65%.

Residents of Adwick Le Street experience less crime overall, with a rate of 116.6 per 1,000 versus 194 per 1,000 in South Elmsall. The most common crime category in Adwick Le Street is violent-crime, while in South Elmsall it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

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

Families may prefer Adwick Le Street, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in South Elmsall. There are 7 schools in Adwick Le Street and 5 in South Elmsall.

Adwick le Street School Inspection Breakdown

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

South Elmsall School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricAdwick le StreetSouth Elmsall
Total Schools75
Primary64
Secondary11
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 474.5 Mbps in South Elmsall and 356.2 Mbps in Adwick Le Street. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.1% of premises in Adwick Le Street and 97.7% in South Elmsall. Gigabit availability stands at 66.1% in Adwick Le Street and 94.1% in South Elmsall.

South Elmsall is the faster of the two by 33% on average download speed (475 vs 356 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Adwick Le Street leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.4 (C), while South Elmsall averages 70.4 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,390 in Adwick Le Street and £1,126 in South Elmsall. 59.7% of homes in Adwick Le Street have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.8% in South Elmsall.

South Elmsall 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 South Elmsall. The median age is 47.5 in Adwick Le Street and 42.9 in South Elmsall. Owner-occupancy is 67.7% in Adwick Le Street versus 62.6% in South Elmsall. Employment rates stand at 56.6% in Adwick Le Street and 57.3% in South Elmsall.

IndicatorAdwick le StreetSouth Elmsall
Population18,32611,187
Median Age47.542.9
Median Household Income£29,931.4£29,087
Employment Rate56.6%57.3%
Owner Occupied67.7%62.6%
Degree-Level Qualified32.8%24.3%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Adwick Le Street and South Elmsall?
Adwick Le Street and South Elmsall are approximately 4.2 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Adwick Le Street or South Elmsall?
Adwick Le Street is cheaper, with an average house price of £225,351.
Is Adwick Le Street or South Elmsall safer?
Adwick Le Street has the lower crime rate at 116.6 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Adwick Le Street or South Elmsall?
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 South Elmsall?
South Elmsall has faster average broadband at 474.5 Mbps.

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