Askern vs Crowle (North Lincolnshire)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.0 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberAt £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%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberCrowle (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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in Yorkshire and the HumberOf 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.
| Metric | Askern | Crowle (North Lincolnshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 3 |
| Primary | 3 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 66.7% | 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).
| Indicator | Askern | Crowle (North Lincolnshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,439 | 3,969 |
| Median Age | 47.5 | 46.4 |
| Median Household Income | £29,931.4 | £30,308 |
| Employment Rate | 56.6% | 54% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.7% | 68.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.8% | 26.6% |
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