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Askern vs Crowle (North Lincolnshire)

Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.0 miles apart.

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The verdict

Askern is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 51% lower. Crowle (north Lincolnshire) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Crowle (north Lincolnshire) edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Askern

£138,527

Crowle (North Lincolnshire)

£280,437

Crime Rate

Askern

116.4

Crowle (North Lincolnshire)

76.1

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Askern

66.7%

Crowle (North Lincolnshire)

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Askern

356.2

Crowle (North Lincolnshire)

404.5

EPC Rating

Askern

70.4

Crowle (North Lincolnshire)

71

Median Income

Askern

£29,931

Crowle (North Lincolnshire)

£30,308

At £138,527, Askern undercuts Crowle (north Lincolnshire) (£280,437) by around 51% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Askern is a flat at £63,500, while in Crowle (north Lincolnshire) it is a flat at £110,000.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: flat homes are 42% pricier in Crowle (north Lincolnshire) (£110,000 vs £63,500).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Askern prices grew faster — 63% vs 45%.

Crowle (north Lincolnshire) has a crime rate of 76.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 53% lower than Askern at 116.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Askern is violent-crime, while in Crowle (north Lincolnshire) it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Of the 3 schools in Askern, 66.7% are in the top two inspection bands. In Crowle (north Lincolnshire), which has 3 schools, the figure is 100%.

Askern School Inspection Breakdown

66.7% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Crowle (North Lincolnshire) School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricAskernCrowle (North Lincolnshire)
Total Schools33
Primary32
Secondary01
% Top two bands66.7%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Crowle (north Lincolnshire) averages 404.5 Mbps – ahead of Askern's 356.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.1% of premises in Askern and 93.8% in Crowle (north Lincolnshire). Gigabit availability stands at 66.1% in Askern and 78.1% in Crowle (north Lincolnshire).

Crowle (north Lincolnshire) is the faster of the two by 14% on average download speed (405 vs 356 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Crowle (north Lincolnshire) leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71 (C), while Askern averages 70.4 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,390 in Askern and £1,321 in Crowle (north Lincolnshire). 59.7% of homes in Askern have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.2% in Crowle (north Lincolnshire).

Crowle (north Lincolnshire) has more energy-efficient housing — 63.2% reach band C or above, vs 59.7% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £30,308 in Crowle (north Lincolnshire) and £29,931.4 in Askern. The median age is 47.5 in Askern and 46.4 in Crowle (north Lincolnshire). Owner-occupancy is 67.7% in Askern versus 68.9% in Crowle (north Lincolnshire). Employment rates stand at 56.6% in Askern and 54% in Crowle (north Lincolnshire).

IndicatorAskernCrowle (North Lincolnshire)
Population5,4393,969
Median Age47.546.4
Median Household Income£29,931.4£30,308
Employment Rate56.6%54%
Owner Occupied67.7%68.9%
Degree-Level Qualified32.8%26.6%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Askern and Crowle (north Lincolnshire)?
Askern and Crowle (north Lincolnshire) are approximately 13.0 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Askern or Crowle (north Lincolnshire)?
Askern is cheaper, with an average house price of £138,527.
Is Askern or Crowle (north Lincolnshire) safer?
Crowle (north Lincolnshire) has the lower crime rate at 76.1 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Askern or Crowle (north Lincolnshire)?
Crowle (north Lincolnshire) has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Askern or Crowle (north Lincolnshire)?
Crowle (north Lincolnshire) has faster average broadband at 404.5 Mbps.

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