Town comparison
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.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberThe 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 & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberCrime 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in Yorkshire and the HumberAdwick 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.
| Metric | Adwick le Street | Waverley and Catcliffe |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 7 | 2 |
| Primary | 6 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 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.
| Indicator | Adwick le Street | Waverley and Catcliffe |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 18,326 | 4,229 |
| Median Age | 47.5 | 42.2 |
| Median Household Income | £29,931.4 | £29,075.5 |
| Employment Rate | 56.6% | 53.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.7% | 61% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.8% | 28.2% |
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