Askern vs Bawtry
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Askern is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 52% lower. Askern has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bawtry edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Askern
£138,527
Bawtry
£291,552
Crime Rate
Askern
116.4
Bawtry
116.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Askern
66.7%
Bawtry
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Askern
356.2
Bawtry
234.5
EPC Rating
Askern
70.4
Bawtry
70.9
Median Income
Askern
£29,931
Bawtry
£29,870
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberProperty in Bawtry commands an average of £291,552, compared with £138,527 in Askern – a difference of 52%. The most affordable entry point in Askern is a flat at £63,500, while in Bawtry it is a flat at £131,667.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 52% pricier in Bawtry (£131,667 vs £63,500).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Askern prices grew faster — 63% vs 27%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberAskern has a crime rate of 116.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Bawtry at 116.5 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Askern is violent-crime, while in Bawtry 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 HumberFamilies may prefer Bawtry, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 66.7% in Askern. There are 3 schools in Askern and 1 in Bawtry.
Askern School Inspection Breakdown
66.7% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Bawtry School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Askern | Bawtry |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 1 |
| Primary | 3 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 66.7% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 356.2 Mbps in Askern and 234.5 Mbps in Bawtry. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.1% of premises in Askern and 85.9% in Bawtry. Gigabit availability stands at 66.1% in Askern and 38.8% in Bawtry.
Askern is the faster of the two by 52% on average download speed (356 vs 235 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Bawtry leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.9 (C), while Askern averages 70.4 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,390 in Askern and £1,212 in Bawtry. 59.7% of homes in Askern have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62% in Bawtry.
Bawtry 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 Askern and £29,870.3 in Bawtry. The median age is 47.5 in Askern and 44.8 in Bawtry. Owner-occupancy is 67.7% in Askern versus 66.2% in Bawtry. Employment rates stand at 56.6% in Askern and 55.3% in Bawtry.
| Indicator | Askern | Bawtry |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,439 | 3,408 |
| Median Age | 47.5 | 44.8 |
| Median Household Income | £29,931.4 | £29,870.3 |
| Employment Rate | 56.6% | 55.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.7% | 66.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.8% | 24% |
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