Askern vs Barnsley
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Askern offers lower property prices by roughly 31%. Barnsley has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Barnsley edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Askern
£138,527
Barnsley
£199,362
Crime Rate
Askern
116.4
Barnsley
94.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Askern
66.7%
Barnsley
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Askern
356.2
Barnsley
421.9
EPC Rating
Askern
70.4
Barnsley
70.2
Median Income
Askern
£29,931
Barnsley
£30,472
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberThe average house price in Askern is £138,527, which is 31% less than Barnsley at £199,362. The most affordable entry point in Askern is a flat at £63,500, while in Barnsley it is a flat at £99,003.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 36% pricier in Barnsley (£99,003 vs £63,500).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Askern prices grew faster — 63% vs 46%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberCrime is lower in Barnsley (94.8 per 1,000) compared to Askern (116.4 per 1,000), a 23% difference. The most common crime category in Askern is violent-crime, while in Barnsley 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 HumberBarnsley has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 66.7% in Askern. Askern has 3 schools in total, while Barnsley has 21.
Askern School Inspection Breakdown
66.7% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Barnsley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 21 schools (18 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Askern | Barnsley |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 21 |
| Primary | 3 | 18 |
| Secondary | 0 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 66.7% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Barnsley offers faster average downloads at 421.9 Mbps, compared to 356.2 Mbps in Askern. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.1% of premises in Askern and 97.2% in Barnsley. Gigabit availability stands at 66.1% in Askern and 80.2% in Barnsley.
Barnsley is the faster of the two by 18% on average download speed (422 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 70.2 (band C) in Barnsley. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,390 in Askern and £1,134 in Barnsley. 59.7% of homes in Askern have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.9% in Barnsley.
Askern has more energy-efficient housing — 59.7% reach band C or above, vs 58.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,472 in Barnsley and £29,931.4 in Askern. The median age is 47.5 in Askern and 43.5 in Barnsley. Employment rates stand at 56.6% in Askern and 55.9% in Barnsley. Owner-occupancy is 67.7% in Askern versus 62.3% in Barnsley.
| Indicator | Askern | Barnsley |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,439 | 71,394 |
| Median Age | 47.5 | 43.5 |
| Median Household Income | £29,931.4 | £30,472 |
| Employment Rate | 56.6% | 55.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.7% | 62.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.8% | 23.4% |
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