Askern vs Brampton (Rotherham)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Askern offers lower property prices by roughly 22%. Brampton (rotherham) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Brampton (rotherham) edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Askern
£138,527
Brampton (Rotherham)
£178,130
Crime Rate
Askern
116.4
Brampton (Rotherham)
90.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Askern
66.7%
Brampton (Rotherham)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Askern
356.2
Brampton (Rotherham)
381.5
EPC Rating
Askern
70.4
Brampton (Rotherham)
70.2
Median Income
Askern
£29,931
Brampton (Rotherham)
£29,219
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberThe average house price in Askern is £138,527, which is 22% less than Brampton (rotherham) at £178,130. The most affordable entry point in Askern is a flat at £63,500, while in Brampton (rotherham) it is a flat at £99,375.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 36% pricier in Brampton (rotherham) (£99,375 vs £63,500).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Askern prices grew faster — 63% vs 43%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberCrime is lower in Brampton (rotherham) (90.5 per 1,000) compared to Askern (116.4 per 1,000), a 29% difference. The most common crime category in Askern is violent-crime, while in Brampton (rotherham) 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 HumberBrampton (rotherham) has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 66.7% in Askern. Askern has 3 schools in total, while Brampton (rotherham) has 1.
Askern School Inspection Breakdown
66.7% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Brampton (Rotherham) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Askern | Brampton (Rotherham) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 1 |
| Primary | 3 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 66.7% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Brampton (rotherham) offers faster average downloads at 381.5 Mbps, compared to 356.2 Mbps in Askern. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.1% of premises in Askern and 98.6% in Brampton (rotherham). Gigabit availability stands at 66.1% in Askern and 70.4% in Brampton (rotherham).
Brampton (rotherham) is the faster of the two by 7% on average download speed (382 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 Brampton (rotherham). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,390 in Askern and £1,100 in Brampton (rotherham). 59.7% of homes in Askern have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.7% in Brampton (rotherham).
Brampton (rotherham) has more energy-efficient housing — 60.7% reach band C or above, vs 59.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,931.4 in Askern and £29,218.5 in Brampton (rotherham). The median age is 47.5 in Askern and 43.4 in Brampton (rotherham). Employment rates stand at 56.6% in Askern and 55.2% in Brampton (rotherham). Owner-occupancy is 67.7% in Askern versus 63% in Brampton (rotherham).
| Indicator | Askern | Brampton (Rotherham) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,439 | 4,620 |
| Median Age | 47.5 | 43.4 |
| Median Household Income | £29,931.4 | £29,218.5 |
| Employment Rate | 56.6% | 55.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.7% | 63% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.8% | 23.2% |
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