Town comparison
Askern vs Doncaster
Which is better to live in? 7.0 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Askern wins on house prices with a 38% gap. Askern has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Doncaster edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Askern
£138,527
Doncaster
£223,181
Crime Rate
Askern
116.4
Doncaster
116.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Askern
66.7%
Doncaster
95.2%
Avg Download Speed
Askern
356.2
Doncaster
489.8
EPC Rating
Askern
70.4
Doncaster
70.9
Median Income
Askern
£29,931
Doncaster
£30,186
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberProperty in Doncaster commands an average of £223,181, compared with £138,527 in Askern – a difference of 38%. The most affordable entry point in Askern is a flat at £63,500, while in Doncaster it is a flat at £114,266.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 44% pricier in Doncaster (£114,266 vs £63,500).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Askern prices grew faster — 63% vs 28%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberResidents of Askern experience less crime overall, with a rate of 116.4 per 1,000 versus 116.5 per 1,000 in Doncaster. The most common crime category in Askern is violent-crime, while in Doncaster 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 Doncaster, where 95.2% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 66.7% in Askern. There are 3 schools in Askern and 28 in Doncaster.
Askern School Inspection Breakdown
66.7% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Doncaster School Inspection Breakdown
95.2% of 28 schools (21 primary, 7 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Askern | Doncaster |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 28 |
| Primary | 3 | 21 |
| Secondary | 0 | 7 |
| % Top two bands | 66.7% | 95.2% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 489.8 Mbps in Doncaster and 356.2 Mbps in Askern. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.1% of premises in Askern and 99% in Doncaster. Gigabit availability stands at 66.1% in Askern and 97.7% in Doncaster.
Doncaster is the faster of the two by 38% on average download speed (490 vs 356 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Doncaster leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.9 (C), while Askern averages 70.4 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,390 in Askern and £1,093 in Doncaster. 59.7% of homes in Askern have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.2% in Doncaster.
Doncaster has more energy-efficient housing — 61.2% reach band C or above, vs 59.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,186 in Doncaster and £29,931.4 in Askern. The median age is 47.5 in Askern and 43.4 in Doncaster. Owner-occupancy is 67.7% in Askern versus 62.8% in Doncaster. Employment rates stand at 56.6% in Askern and 54.9% in Doncaster.
| Indicator | Askern | Doncaster |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,439 | 87,094 |
| Median Age | 47.5 | 43.4 |
| Median Household Income | £29,931.4 | £30,186 |
| Employment Rate | 56.6% | 54.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.7% | 62.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.8% | 22.7% |
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