Askern vs Featherstone (Wakefield)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Askern is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 29% lower. Featherstone (wakefield) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Featherstone (wakefield) edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Askern
£138,527
Featherstone (Wakefield)
£195,568
Crime Rate
Askern
116.4
Featherstone (Wakefield)
108.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Askern
66.7%
Featherstone (Wakefield)
83.3%
Avg Download Speed
Askern
356.2
Featherstone (Wakefield)
430.3
EPC Rating
Askern
70.4
Featherstone (Wakefield)
70.4
Median Income
Askern
£29,931
Featherstone (Wakefield)
£29,087
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberAt £138,527, Askern undercuts Featherstone (wakefield) (£195,568) by around 29% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Askern is a flat at £63,500, while in Featherstone (wakefield) it is a flat at £58,950.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 32% pricier in Featherstone (wakefield) (£200,522 vs £136,448).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Askern prices grew faster — 63% vs 49%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberFeatherstone (wakefield) has a crime rate of 108.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 7% lower than Askern at 116.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Askern is violent-crime, while in Featherstone (wakefield) 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 Featherstone (wakefield), which has 7 schools, the figure is 83.3%.
Askern School Inspection Breakdown
66.7% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Featherstone (Wakefield) School Inspection Breakdown
83.3% of 7 schools (5 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Askern | Featherstone (Wakefield) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 7 |
| Primary | 3 | 5 |
| Secondary | 0 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 66.7% | 83.3% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Featherstone (wakefield) averages 430.3 Mbps – ahead of Askern's 356.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.1% of premises in Askern and 97% in Featherstone (wakefield). Gigabit availability stands at 66.1% in Askern and 83.7% in Featherstone (wakefield).
Featherstone (wakefield) is the faster of the two by 21% on average download speed (430 vs 356 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Askern leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.4 (C), while Featherstone (wakefield) averages 70.4 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,390 in Askern and £1,126 in Featherstone (wakefield). 59.7% of homes in Askern have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.8% in Featherstone (wakefield).
Featherstone (wakefield) has more energy-efficient housing — 62.8% reach band C or above, vs 59.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,931.4 in Askern and £29,087 in Featherstone (wakefield). The median age is 47.5 in Askern and 42.9 in Featherstone (wakefield). Owner-occupancy is 67.7% in Askern versus 62.6% in Featherstone (wakefield). Employment rates stand at 56.6% in Askern and 57.3% in Featherstone (wakefield).
| Indicator | Askern | Featherstone (Wakefield) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,439 | 11,327 |
| Median Age | 47.5 | 42.9 |
| Median Household Income | £29,931.4 | £29,087 |
| Employment Rate | 56.6% | 57.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.7% | 62.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.8% | 24.3% |
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