Town comparison
Askern vs Epworth
Which is better to live in? 14.8 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 52% gap. Epworth has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Epworth edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Askern
£138,527
Epworth
£291,383
Crime Rate
Askern
116.4
Epworth
76.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Askern
66.7%
Epworth
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Askern
356.2
Epworth
407.8
EPC Rating
Askern
70.4
Epworth
70.9
Median Income
Askern
£29,931
Epworth
£29,870
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberProperty in Epworth commands an average of £291,383, compared with £138,527 in Askern – a difference of 52%. The most affordable entry point in Askern is a flat at £63,500, while in Epworth it is a terraced at £145,421.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 35% pricier in Epworth (£339,925 vs £219,769).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Askern prices grew faster — 63% vs 60%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberResidents of Epworth experience less crime overall, with a rate of 76.4 per 1,000 versus 116.4 per 1,000 in Askern. The most common crime category in Askern is violent-crime, while in Epworth 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 Epworth, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 66.7% in Askern. There are 3 schools in Askern and 2 in Epworth.
Askern School Inspection Breakdown
66.7% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Epworth School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Askern | Epworth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 2 |
| Primary | 3 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 66.7% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 407.8 Mbps in Epworth and 356.2 Mbps in Askern. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.1% of premises in Askern and 89.7% in Epworth. Gigabit availability stands at 66.1% in Askern and 79.5% in Epworth.
Epworth is the faster of the two by 14% on average download speed (408 vs 356 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Epworth, scoring 70.9 on average (band C) compared to 70.4 (band C) in Askern. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,390 in Askern and £1,212 in Epworth. 59.7% of homes in Askern have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62% in Epworth.
Epworth has more energy-efficient housing — 62% reach band C or above, vs 59.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,931.4 in Askern and £29,870.3 in Epworth. The median age is 47.5 in Askern and 44.8 in Epworth. Employment rates stand at 56.6% in Askern and 55.3% in Epworth. Owner-occupancy is 67.7% in Askern versus 66.2% in Epworth. Askern has a population of 5,439 and Epworth has 4,361.
| Indicator | Askern | Epworth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,439 | 4,361 |
| Median Age | 47.5 | 44.8 |
| Median Household Income | £29,931.4 | £29,870.3 |
| Employment Rate | 56.6% | 55.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.7% | 66.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.8% | 24% |
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