Askern vs Fitzwilliam and Kinsley
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.2 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberBuyers 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%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberWith 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in Yorkshire and the HumberSchool 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.
| Metric | Askern | Fitzwilliam and Kinsley |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 2 |
| Primary | 3 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 66.7% | 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.
| Indicator | Askern | Fitzwilliam and Kinsley |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,439 | 4,993 |
| 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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