Armthorpe vs Askern
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Askern offers lower property prices by roughly 58%. Askern has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Armthorpe edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Armthorpe
£219,555
Askern
£138,527
Crime Rate
Armthorpe
116.6
Askern
116.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Armthorpe
75.0%
Askern
66.7%
Avg Download Speed
Armthorpe
413.8
Askern
356.2
EPC Rating
Armthorpe
70.9
Askern
70.4
Median Income
Armthorpe
£30,186
Askern
£29,931
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberThe average house price in Askern is £138,527, which is 58% less than Armthorpe at £219,555. The most affordable entry point in Armthorpe is a flat at £98,904, while in Askern it is a flat at £63,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 56% pricier in Armthorpe (£98,904 vs £63,500).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Armthorpe prices grew faster — 75% vs 63%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberWith 116.4 offences per 1,000 people, Askern is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Armthorpe's 116.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Armthorpe is violent-crime, while in Askern 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 HumberArmthorpe has 75% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 66.7% in Askern. Armthorpe has 5 schools in total, while Askern has 3.
Armthorpe School Inspection Breakdown
75% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Askern School Inspection Breakdown
66.7% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Armthorpe | Askern |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 3 |
| Primary | 4 | 3 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 75% | 66.7% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Armthorpe offers faster average downloads at 413.8 Mbps, compared to 356.2 Mbps in Askern. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.7% of premises in Armthorpe and 97.1% in Askern. Gigabit availability stands at 79.8% in Armthorpe and 66.1% in Askern.
Armthorpe is the faster of the two by 16% on average download speed (414 vs 356 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Armthorpe are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.9 (band C) versus 70.4 (band C) in Askern. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,093 in Armthorpe and £1,390 in Askern. 61.2% of homes in Armthorpe have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.7% in Askern.
Armthorpe has more energy-efficient housing — 61.2% reach band C or above, vs 59.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,186 in Armthorpe and £29,931.4 in Askern. The median age is 43.4 in Armthorpe and 47.5 in Askern. Employment rates stand at 54.9% in Armthorpe and 56.6% in Askern. Owner-occupancy is 62.8% in Armthorpe versus 67.7% in Askern.
| Indicator | Armthorpe | Askern |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,161 | 5,439 |
| Median Age | 43.4 | 47.5 |
| Median Household Income | £30,186 | £29,931.4 |
| Employment Rate | 54.9% | 56.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 62.8% | 67.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 22.7% | 32.8% |
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