Askern vs Cudworth and Shafton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Askern offers lower property prices by roughly 21%. Cudworth And Shafton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Cudworth And Shafton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Askern
£138,527
Cudworth and Shafton
£176,202
Crime Rate
Askern
116.4
Cudworth and Shafton
94.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Askern
66.7%
Cudworth and Shafton
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Askern
356.2
Cudworth and Shafton
353.8
EPC Rating
Askern
70.4
Cudworth and Shafton
70.3
Median Income
Askern
£29,931
Cudworth and Shafton
£29,780
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberBuyers will find Askern more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £138,527 versus £176,202 in Cudworth And Shafton. The most affordable entry point in Askern is a flat at £63,500, while in Cudworth And Shafton it is a flat at £67,667.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 22% pricier in Cudworth And Shafton (£280,077 vs £219,769).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Cudworth And Shafton prices grew faster — 72% vs 63%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberWith 94.9 offences per 1,000 people, Cudworth And Shafton is the safer of the two – 23% lower than Askern's 116.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Askern is violent-crime, while in Cudworth And Shafton 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 HumberSchool quality favours Cudworth And Shafton: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 66.7% in Askern.
Askern School Inspection Breakdown
66.7% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Cudworth and Shafton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (4 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Askern | Cudworth and Shafton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 4 |
| Primary | 3 | 4 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 66.7% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Askern enjoy 356.2 Mbps on average, while Cudworth And Shafton lags behind at 353.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.1% of premises in Askern and 96% in Cudworth And Shafton. Gigabit availability stands at 66.1% in Askern and 60.1% in Cudworth And Shafton.
Askern is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (356 vs 354 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Askern is band C (score 70.4), ahead of Cudworth And Shafton's band C (score 70.3). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,390 in Askern and £1,130 in Cudworth And Shafton. 59.7% of homes in Askern have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.8% in Cudworth And Shafton.
Cudworth And Shafton has more energy-efficient housing — 60.8% reach band C or above, vs 59.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Askern has a population of 5,439 while Cudworth And Shafton has 12,472. Median household income is £29,931.4 in Askern and £29,779.5 in Cudworth And Shafton. The median age is 47.5 in Askern and 43.2 in Cudworth And Shafton. Employment rates stand at 56.6% in Askern and 56.6% in Cudworth And Shafton.
| Indicator | Askern | Cudworth and Shafton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,439 | 12,472 |
| Median Age | 47.5 | 43.2 |
| Median Household Income | £29,931.4 | £29,779.5 |
| Employment Rate | 56.6% | 56.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.7% | 62.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.8% | 23.9% |
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