Askern vs Goole
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Askern offers lower property prices by roughly 34%. Goole has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Goole edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Askern
£138,527
Goole
£209,006
Crime Rate
Askern
116.4
Goole
50.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Askern
66.7%
Goole
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Askern
356.2
Goole
408.4
EPC Rating
Askern
70.4
Goole
70.4
Median Income
Askern
£29,931
Goole
£30,180
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberBuyers will find Askern more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £138,527 versus £209,006 in Goole. The most affordable entry point in Askern is a flat at £63,500, while in Goole it is a flat at £90,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 31% pricier in Goole (£316,763 vs £219,769).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Askern prices grew faster — 63% vs 32%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberCrime is lower in Goole (50.8 per 1,000) compared to Askern (116.4 per 1,000), a 129% difference. The most common crime category in Askern is violent-crime, while in Goole 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 Goole: 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.
Goole School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Askern | Goole |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 6 |
| Primary | 3 | 5 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 66.7% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Goole enjoy 408.4 Mbps on average, while Askern lags behind at 356.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.1% of premises in Askern and 92.3% in Goole. Gigabit availability stands at 66.1% in Askern and 79.1% in Goole.
Goole is the faster of the two by 15% on average download speed (408 vs 356 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Askern is band C (score 70.4), ahead of Goole's band C (score 70.4). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,390 in Askern and £1,366 in Goole. 59.7% of homes in Askern have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.2% in Goole.
Goole has more energy-efficient housing — 60.2% reach band C or above, vs 59.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Askern has a population of 5,439 while Goole has 20,173. Median household income is £30,180.2 in Goole and £29,931.4 in Askern. The median age is 47.5 in Askern and 47.4 in Goole. Employment rates stand at 56.6% in Askern and 56.2% in Goole.
| Indicator | Askern | Goole |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,439 | 20,173 |
| Median Age | 47.5 | 47.4 |
| Median Household Income | £29,931.4 | £30,180.2 |
| Employment Rate | 56.6% | 56.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.7% | 68.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.8% | 31.7% |
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