Askern vs Conisbrough
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.8 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Askern wins on house prices with a 12% gap. Askern has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Conisbrough edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Askern
£138,527
Conisbrough
£157,385
Crime Rate
Askern
116.4
Conisbrough
116.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Askern
66.7%
Conisbrough
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Askern
356.2
Conisbrough
428.9
EPC Rating
Askern
70.4
Conisbrough
70.6
Median Income
Askern
£29,931
Conisbrough
£29,076
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberProperty in Conisbrough commands an average of £157,385, compared with £138,527 in Askern – a difference of 12%. The most affordable entry point in Askern is a flat at £63,500, while in Conisbrough it is a flat at £88,750.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 28% pricier in Conisbrough (£88,750 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 HumberResidents of Askern experience less crime overall, with a rate of 116.4 per 1,000 versus 116.4 per 1,000 in Conisbrough. The most common crime category in Askern is violent-crime, while in Conisbrough 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 Conisbrough, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 66.7% in Askern. There are 3 schools in Askern and 5 in Conisbrough.
Askern School Inspection Breakdown
66.7% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Conisbrough School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Askern | Conisbrough |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 5 |
| Primary | 3 | 4 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 66.7% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 428.9 Mbps in Conisbrough and 356.2 Mbps in Askern. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.1% of premises in Askern and 97.1% in Conisbrough. Gigabit availability stands at 66.1% in Askern and 83.4% in Conisbrough.
Conisbrough is the faster of the two by 20% on average download speed (429 vs 356 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Conisbrough leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.6 (C), while Askern averages 70.4 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,390 in Askern and £1,080 in Conisbrough. 59.7% of homes in Askern have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.8% in Conisbrough.
Conisbrough has more energy-efficient housing — 61.8% reach band C or above, vs 59.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,931.4 in Askern and £29,075.5 in Conisbrough. The median age is 47.5 in Askern and 43.3 in Conisbrough. Owner-occupancy is 67.7% in Askern versus 63.2% in Conisbrough. Employment rates stand at 56.6% in Askern and 54.8% in Conisbrough.
| Indicator | Askern | Conisbrough |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,439 | 11,465 |
| Median Age | 47.5 | 43.3 |
| Median Household Income | £29,931.4 | £29,075.5 |
| Employment Rate | 56.6% | 54.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.7% | 63.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.8% | 22.9% |
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