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Adwick le Street vs Waverley and Catcliffe

Which is better to live in? 15.0 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.

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The verdict

Property in Adwick Le Street is about 19% cheaper on average. Waverley And Catcliffe 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

Waverley and Catcliffe

£278,628

Crime Rate

Adwick le Street

116.6

Waverley and Catcliffe

91.0

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Adwick le Street

100.0%

Waverley and Catcliffe

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Adwick le Street

356.2

Waverley and Catcliffe

459.6

EPC Rating

Adwick le Street

70.4

Waverley and Catcliffe

70

Median Income

Adwick le Street

£29,931

Waverley and Catcliffe

£29,076

The average house price in Adwick Le Street is £225,351, which is 19% less than Waverley And Catcliffe at £278,628. The most affordable entry point in Adwick Le Street is a terraced at £153,333, while in Waverley And Catcliffe it is a flat at £125,553.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 33% pricier in Waverley And Catcliffe (£372,765 vs £249,625).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Waverley And Catcliffe prices grew faster — -6% vs -65%.

Crime is lower in Waverley And Catcliffe (91 per 1,000) compared to Adwick Le Street (116.6 per 1,000), a 28% difference. The most common crime category in Adwick Le Street is violent-crime, while in Waverley And Catcliffe it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

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

Adwick Le Street has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Waverley And Catcliffe. Adwick Le Street has 7 schools in total, while Waverley And Catcliffe has 2.

Adwick le Street School Inspection Breakdown

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

Waverley and Catcliffe School Inspection Breakdown

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

MetricAdwick le StreetWaverley and Catcliffe
Total Schools72
Primary62
Secondary10
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Waverley And Catcliffe offers faster average downloads at 459.6 Mbps, compared to 356.2 Mbps in Adwick Le Street. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.1% of premises in Adwick Le Street and 96.4% in Waverley And Catcliffe. Gigabit availability stands at 66.1% in Adwick Le Street and 90.6% in Waverley And Catcliffe.

Waverley And Catcliffe is the faster of the two by 29% on average download speed (460 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 (band C) in Waverley And Catcliffe. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,390 in Adwick Le Street and £1,063 in Waverley And Catcliffe. 59.7% of homes in Adwick Le Street have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62% in Waverley And Catcliffe.

Waverley And Catcliffe has more energy-efficient housing — 62% 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 £29,075.5 in Waverley And Catcliffe. The median age is 47.5 in Adwick Le Street and 42.2 in Waverley And Catcliffe. Employment rates stand at 56.6% in Adwick Le Street and 53.8% in Waverley And Catcliffe. Owner-occupancy is 67.7% in Adwick Le Street versus 61% in Waverley And Catcliffe.

IndicatorAdwick le StreetWaverley and Catcliffe
Population18,3264,229
Median Age47.542.2
Median Household Income£29,931.4£29,075.5
Employment Rate56.6%53.8%
Owner Occupied67.7%61%
Degree-Level Qualified32.8%28.2%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Adwick Le Street and Waverley And Catcliffe?
Adwick Le Street and Waverley And Catcliffe are approximately 15.0 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Adwick Le Street or Waverley And Catcliffe?
Adwick Le Street is cheaper, with an average house price of £225,351.
Is Adwick Le Street or Waverley And Catcliffe safer?
Waverley And Catcliffe has the lower crime rate at 91 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Adwick Le Street or Waverley And Catcliffe?
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 Waverley And Catcliffe?
Waverley And Catcliffe has faster average broadband at 459.6 Mbps.

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