Askern vs Castleford
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Askern is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 34% lower. Castleford has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Castleford edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Askern
£138,527
Castleford
£209,081
Crime Rate
Askern
116.4
Castleford
108.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Askern
66.7%
Castleford
76.9%
Avg Download Speed
Askern
356.2
Castleford
464.2
EPC Rating
Askern
70.4
Castleford
70.9
Median Income
Askern
£29,931
Castleford
£30,276
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberProperty in Castleford commands an average of £209,081, compared with £138,527 in Askern – a difference of 34%. The most affordable entry point in Askern is a flat at £63,500, while in Castleford it is a flat at £106,662.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 40% pricier in Castleford (£106,662 vs £63,500).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Askern prices grew faster — 63% vs 37%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberCastleford has a crime rate of 108.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 7% lower than Askern at 116.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Askern is violent-crime, while in Castleford 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 Castleford, where 76.9% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 66.7% in Askern. There are 3 schools in Askern and 15 in Castleford.
Askern School Inspection Breakdown
66.7% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Castleford School Inspection Breakdown
76.9% of 15 schools (13 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Askern | Castleford |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 15 |
| Primary | 3 | 13 |
| Secondary | 0 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 66.7% | 76.9% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 464.2 Mbps in Castleford and 356.2 Mbps in Askern. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.1% of premises in Askern and 96.5% in Castleford. Gigabit availability stands at 66.1% in Askern and 91.8% in Castleford.
Castleford is the faster of the two by 30% on average download speed (464 vs 356 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Castleford, scoring 70.9 on average (band C) compared to 70.4 (band C) in Askern. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,390 in Askern and £1,132 in Castleford. 59.7% of homes in Askern have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64% in Castleford.
Castleford has more energy-efficient housing — 64% reach band C or above, vs 59.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,276 in Castleford and £29,931.4 in Askern. The median age is 47.5 in Askern and 41.5 in Castleford. Employment rates stand at 56.6% in Askern and 57% in Castleford. Owner-occupancy is 67.7% in Askern versus 59.8% in Castleford. Askern has a population of 5,439 and Castleford has 45,363.
| Indicator | Askern | Castleford |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,439 | 45,363 |
| Median Age | 47.5 | 41.5 |
| Median Household Income | £29,931.4 | £30,276 |
| Employment Rate | 56.6% | 57% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.7% | 59.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.8% | 29.5% |
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