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Askern vs Fitzwilliam and Kinsley

Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.2 miles apart.

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The verdict

Overall, Askern offers lower property prices by roughly 20%. Fitzwilliam And Kinsley has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Fitzwilliam And Kinsley edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Askern

£138,527

Fitzwilliam and Kinsley

£173,117

Crime Rate

Askern

116.4

Fitzwilliam and Kinsley

108.4

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Askern

66.7%

Fitzwilliam and Kinsley

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Askern

356.2

Fitzwilliam and Kinsley

474.5

EPC Rating

Askern

70.4

Fitzwilliam and Kinsley

70.4

Median Income

Askern

£29,931

Fitzwilliam and Kinsley

£29,087

Buyers will find Askern more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £138,527 versus £173,117 in Fitzwilliam And Kinsley. The most affordable entry point in Askern is a flat at £63,500, while in Fitzwilliam And Kinsley it is a terraced at £122,275.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 20% pricier in Fitzwilliam And Kinsley (£274,769 vs £219,769).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Fitzwilliam And Kinsley prices grew faster — 71% vs 63%.

With 108.4 offences per 1,000 people, Fitzwilliam And Kinsley is the safer of the two – 7% lower than Askern's 116.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Askern is violent-crime, while in Fitzwilliam And Kinsley it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

School quality favours Fitzwilliam And Kinsley: 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.

Fitzwilliam and Kinsley School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricAskernFitzwilliam and Kinsley
Total Schools32
Primary32
Secondary00
% Top two bands66.7%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Internet users in Fitzwilliam And Kinsley enjoy 474.5 Mbps on average, while Askern lags behind at 356.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.1% of premises in Askern and 97.7% in Fitzwilliam And Kinsley. Gigabit availability stands at 66.1% in Askern and 94.1% in Fitzwilliam And Kinsley.

Fitzwilliam And Kinsley is the faster of the two by 33% on average download speed (475 vs 356 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

The average EPC rating in Askern is band C (score 70.4), ahead of Fitzwilliam And Kinsley's band C (score 70.4). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,390 in Askern and £1,126 in Fitzwilliam And Kinsley. 59.7% of homes in Askern have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.8% in Fitzwilliam And Kinsley.

Fitzwilliam And Kinsley has more energy-efficient housing — 62.8% reach band C or above, vs 59.7% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Askern has a population of 5,439 while Fitzwilliam And Kinsley has 4,993. Median household income is £29,931.4 in Askern and £29,087 in Fitzwilliam And Kinsley. The median age is 47.5 in Askern and 42.9 in Fitzwilliam And Kinsley. Employment rates stand at 56.6% in Askern and 57.3% in Fitzwilliam And Kinsley.

IndicatorAskernFitzwilliam and Kinsley
Population5,4394,993
Median Age47.542.9
Median Household Income£29,931.4£29,087
Employment Rate56.6%57.3%
Owner Occupied67.7%62.6%
Degree-Level Qualified32.8%24.3%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Askern and Fitzwilliam And Kinsley?
Askern and Fitzwilliam And Kinsley are approximately 9.2 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Askern or Fitzwilliam And Kinsley?
Askern is cheaper, with an average house price of £138,527.
Is Askern or Fitzwilliam And Kinsley safer?
Fitzwilliam And Kinsley has the lower crime rate at 108.4 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Askern or Fitzwilliam And Kinsley?
Fitzwilliam And Kinsley has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Askern or Fitzwilliam And Kinsley?
Fitzwilliam And Kinsley has faster average broadband at 474.5 Mbps.

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