Town comparison
Askern vs Brayton
Which is better to live in? 10.8 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Askern wins on house prices with a 53% gap. Brayton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Brayton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Askern
£138,527
Brayton
£296,921
Crime Rate
Askern
116.4
Brayton
47.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Askern
66.7%
Brayton
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Askern
356.2
Brayton
435
EPC Rating
Askern
70.4
Brayton
70.4
Median Income
Askern
£29,931
Brayton
£30,117
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberProperty in Brayton commands an average of £296,921, compared with £138,527 in Askern – a difference of 53%. The most affordable entry point in Askern is a flat at £63,500, while in Brayton it is a flat at £130,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 51% pricier in Brayton (£130,000 vs £63,500).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Askern prices grew faster — 63% vs 48%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberResidents of Brayton experience less crime overall, with a rate of 47.2 per 1,000 versus 116.4 per 1,000 in Askern. The most common crime category in Askern is violent-crime, while in Brayton 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 Brayton, 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 Brayton.
Askern School Inspection Breakdown
66.7% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Brayton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Askern | Brayton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 1 |
| Primary | 3 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 66.7% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 435.0 Mbps in Brayton and 356.2 Mbps in Askern. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.1% of premises in Askern and 95.5% in Brayton. Gigabit availability stands at 66.1% in Askern and 85.1% in Brayton.
Brayton is the faster of the two by 22% on average download speed (435 vs 356 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Askern, scoring 70.4 on average (band C) compared to 70.4 (band C) in Brayton. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,390 in Askern and £1,412 in Brayton. 59.7% of homes in Askern have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.8% in Brayton.
Brayton 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 Brayton and £29,931.4 in Askern. The median age is 47.5 in Askern and 48.2 in Brayton. Employment rates stand at 56.6% in Askern and 56.6% in Brayton. Owner-occupancy is 67.7% in Askern versus 69% in Brayton. Askern has a population of 5,439 and Brayton has 4,092.
| Indicator | Askern | Brayton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,439 | 4,092 |
| 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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