Askern vs Goldthorpe
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Goldthorpe offers lower property prices by roughly 3%. Goldthorpe has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Goldthorpe edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Askern
£138,527
Goldthorpe
£134,721
Crime Rate
Askern
116.4
Goldthorpe
94.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Askern
66.7%
Goldthorpe
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Askern
356.2
Goldthorpe
440.5
EPC Rating
Askern
70.4
Goldthorpe
70.2
Median Income
Askern
£29,931
Goldthorpe
£29,219
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberThe average house price in Goldthorpe is £134,721, which is 3% less than Askern at £138,527. The most affordable entry point in Askern is a flat at £63,500, while in Goldthorpe it is a terraced at £78,142.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 50% pricier in Goldthorpe (£128,023 vs £63,500).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Askern prices grew faster — 63% vs 33%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberCrime is lower in Goldthorpe (94.9 per 1,000) compared to Askern (116.4 per 1,000), a 23% difference. The most common crime category in Askern is violent-crime, while in Goldthorpe 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 HumberGoldthorpe has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 66.7% in Askern. Askern has 3 schools in total, while Goldthorpe has 4.
Askern School Inspection Breakdown
66.7% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Goldthorpe School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Askern | Goldthorpe |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 4 |
| Primary | 3 | 3 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 66.7% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Goldthorpe offers faster average downloads at 440.5 Mbps, compared to 356.2 Mbps in Askern. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.1% of premises in Askern and 98% in Goldthorpe. Gigabit availability stands at 66.1% in Askern and 85.4% in Goldthorpe.
Goldthorpe is the faster of the two by 24% on average download speed (441 vs 356 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Askern are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.4 (band C) versus 70.2 (band C) in Goldthorpe. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,390 in Askern and £1,100 in Goldthorpe. 59.7% of homes in Askern have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.7% in Goldthorpe.
Goldthorpe has more energy-efficient housing — 60.7% reach band C or above, vs 59.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,931.4 in Askern and £29,218.5 in Goldthorpe. The median age is 47.5 in Askern and 43.4 in Goldthorpe. Employment rates stand at 56.6% in Askern and 55.2% in Goldthorpe. Owner-occupancy is 67.7% in Askern versus 63% in Goldthorpe.
| Indicator | Askern | Goldthorpe |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,439 | 7,493 |
| Median Age | 47.5 | 43.4 |
| Median Household Income | £29,931.4 | £29,218.5 |
| Employment Rate | 56.6% | 55.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.7% | 63% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.8% | 23.2% |
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