Town comparison
Askern vs Dunscroft and Hatfield
Which is better to live in? 6.3 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Property in Askern is about 4% cheaper on average. Askern has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Dunscroft And Hatfield edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Askern
£138,527
Dunscroft and Hatfield
£144,660
Crime Rate
Askern
116.4
Dunscroft and Hatfield
116.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Askern
66.7%
Dunscroft and Hatfield
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Askern
356.2
Dunscroft and Hatfield
425.8
EPC Rating
Askern
70.4
Dunscroft and Hatfield
70.9
Median Income
Askern
£29,931
Dunscroft and Hatfield
£30,186
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberBuyers will find Askern more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £138,527 versus £144,660 in Dunscroft And Hatfield. The most affordable entry point in Askern is a flat at £63,500, while in Dunscroft And Hatfield it is a terraced at £116,333.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 6% pricier in Askern (£136,448 vs £128,708).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Askern prices grew faster — 63% vs 37%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberCrime is lower in Askern (116.4 per 1,000) compared to Dunscroft And Hatfield (116.6 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Askern is violent-crime, while in Dunscroft And Hatfield 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 Dunscroft And Hatfield: 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.
Dunscroft and Hatfield School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Askern | Dunscroft and Hatfield |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 5 |
| Primary | 3 | 4 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 66.7% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Dunscroft And Hatfield enjoy 425.8 Mbps on average, while Askern lags behind at 356.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.1% of premises in Askern and 96% in Dunscroft And Hatfield. Gigabit availability stands at 66.1% in Askern and 82.9% in Dunscroft And Hatfield.
Dunscroft And Hatfield is the faster of the two by 20% on average download speed (426 vs 356 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Dunscroft And Hatfield is band C (score 70.9), ahead of Askern's band C (score 70.4). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,390 in Askern and £1,093 in Dunscroft And Hatfield. 59.7% of homes in Askern have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.2% in Dunscroft And Hatfield.
Dunscroft And Hatfield has more energy-efficient housing — 61.2% reach band C or above, vs 59.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Askern has a population of 5,439 while Dunscroft And Hatfield has 13,026. Median household income is £30,186 in Dunscroft And Hatfield and £29,931.4 in Askern. The median age is 47.5 in Askern and 43.4 in Dunscroft And Hatfield. Employment rates stand at 56.6% in Askern and 54.9% in Dunscroft And Hatfield.
| Indicator | Askern | Dunscroft and Hatfield |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,439 | 13,026 |
| 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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