Askern vs Finningley
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.7 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Askern wins on house prices with a 64% gap. Askern has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Finningley edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Askern
£138,527
Finningley
£389,917
Crime Rate
Askern
116.4
Finningley
116.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Askern
66.7%
Finningley
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Askern
356.2
Finningley
407.8
EPC Rating
Askern
70.4
Finningley
70.9
Median Income
Askern
£29,931
Finningley
£29,870
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberProperty in Finningley commands an average of £389,917, compared with £138,527 in Askern – a difference of 64%. The most affordable entry point in Askern is a flat at £63,500, while in Finningley it is a semi-detached at £282,400.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 52% pricier in Finningley (£282,400 vs £136,448).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Askern prices grew faster — 63% vs 37%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberResidents of Askern experience less crime overall, with a rate of 116.4 per 1,000 versus 116.6 per 1,000 in Finningley. The most common crime category in Askern is violent-crime, while in Finningley 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 Finningley, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 66.7% in Askern. There are 3 schools in Askern and 3 in Finningley.
Askern School Inspection Breakdown
66.7% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Finningley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Askern | Finningley |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 3 |
| Primary | 3 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 66.7% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 407.8 Mbps in Finningley and 356.2 Mbps in Askern. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.1% of premises in Askern and 89.7% in Finningley. Gigabit availability stands at 66.1% in Askern and 79.5% in Finningley.
Finningley is the faster of the two by 14% on average download speed (408 vs 356 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Finningley, 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 Finningley. 59.7% of homes in Askern have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62% in Finningley.
Finningley 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 Finningley. The median age is 47.5 in Askern and 44.8 in Finningley. Employment rates stand at 56.6% in Askern and 55.3% in Finningley. Owner-occupancy is 67.7% in Askern versus 66.2% in Finningley. Askern has a population of 5,439 and Finningley has 5,919.
| Indicator | Askern | Finningley |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,439 | 5,919 |
| 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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