Askern vs Barlby
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Askern offers lower property prices by roughly 43%. Barlby has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Askern edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Askern
£138,527
Barlby
£241,544
Crime Rate
Askern
116.4
Barlby
47.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Askern
66.7%
Barlby
50.0%
Avg Download Speed
Askern
356.2
Barlby
435
EPC Rating
Askern
70.4
Barlby
70.4
Median Income
Askern
£29,931
Barlby
£30,117
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberThe average house price in Askern is £138,527, which is 43% less than Barlby at £241,544. The most affordable entry point in Askern is a flat at £63,500, while in Barlby it is a flat at £136,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 53% pricier in Barlby (£136,500 vs £63,500).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Askern prices grew faster — 63% vs 30%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberWith 47.2 offences per 1,000 people, Barlby is the safer of the two – 147% lower than Askern's 116.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Askern is violent-crime, while in Barlby 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 HumberAskern has 66.7% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 50% in Barlby. Askern has 3 schools in total, while Barlby has 2.
Askern School Inspection Breakdown
66.7% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Barlby School Inspection Breakdown
50% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Askern | Barlby |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 2 |
| Primary | 3 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 66.7% | 50% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Barlby offers faster average downloads at 435.0 Mbps, compared to 356.2 Mbps in Askern. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.1% of premises in Askern and 95.5% in Barlby. Gigabit availability stands at 66.1% in Askern and 85.1% in Barlby.
Barlby is the faster of the two by 22% on average download speed (435 vs 356 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Askern are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.4 (band C) versus 70.4 (band C) in Barlby. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,390 in Askern and £1,412 in Barlby. 59.7% of homes in Askern have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.8% in Barlby.
Barlby has more energy-efficient housing — 59.8% reach band C or above, vs 59.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,117.4 in Barlby and £29,931.4 in Askern. The median age is 47.5 in Askern and 48.2 in Barlby. Employment rates stand at 56.6% in Askern and 56.6% in Barlby. Owner-occupancy is 67.7% in Askern versus 69% in Barlby.
| Indicator | Askern | Barlby |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,439 | 3,499 |
| Median Age | 47.5 | 48.2 |
| Median Household Income | £29,931.4 | £30,117.4 |
| Employment Rate | 56.6% | 56.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.7% | 69% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.8% | 33.8% |
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