Askern vs Hatfield Woodhouse
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.0 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Askern wins on house prices with a 53% gap. Askern has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Hatfield Woodhouse edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Askern
£138,527
Hatfield Woodhouse
£297,462
Crime Rate
Askern
116.4
Hatfield Woodhouse
116.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Askern
66.7%
Hatfield Woodhouse
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Askern
356.2
Hatfield Woodhouse
425.8
EPC Rating
Askern
70.4
Hatfield Woodhouse
70.9
Median Income
Askern
£29,931
Hatfield Woodhouse
£30,186
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberAt £138,527, Askern undercuts Hatfield Woodhouse (£297,462) by around 53% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Askern is a flat at £63,500, while in Hatfield Woodhouse it is a semi-detached at £187,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 36% pricier in Hatfield Woodhouse (£342,750 vs £219,769).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Askern prices grew faster — 63% vs 38%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberResidents of Askern experience less crime overall, with a rate of 116.4 per 1,000 versus 116.9 per 1,000 in Hatfield Woodhouse. The most common crime category in Askern is violent-crime, while in Hatfield Woodhouse 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 HumberOf the 3 schools in Askern, 66.7% are in the top two inspection bands. In Hatfield Woodhouse, which has 1 schools, the figure is 100%.
Askern School Inspection Breakdown
66.7% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Hatfield Woodhouse School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Askern | Hatfield Woodhouse |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 1 |
| Primary | 3 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 66.7% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Hatfield Woodhouse averages 425.8 Mbps – ahead of Askern's 356.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.1% of premises in Askern and 96% in Hatfield Woodhouse. Gigabit availability stands at 66.1% in Askern and 82.9% in Hatfield Woodhouse.
Hatfield Woodhouse is the faster of the two by 20% on average download speed (426 vs 356 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Hatfield Woodhouse, 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 £1,093 in Hatfield Woodhouse. 59.7% of homes in Askern have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.2% in Hatfield Woodhouse.
Hatfield Woodhouse has more energy-efficient housing — 61.2% reach band C or above, vs 59.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,186 in Hatfield Woodhouse and £29,931.4 in Askern. The median age is 47.5 in Askern and 43.4 in Hatfield Woodhouse. Employment rates stand at 56.6% in Askern and 54.9% in Hatfield Woodhouse. Owner-occupancy is 67.7% in Askern versus 62.8% in Hatfield Woodhouse. Askern has a population of 5,439 and Hatfield Woodhouse has 3,182.
| Indicator | Askern | Hatfield Woodhouse |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,439 | 3,182 |
| Median Age | 47.5 | 43.4 |
| Median Household Income | £29,931.4 | £30,186 |
| Employment Rate | 56.6% | 54.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.7% | 62.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.8% | 22.7% |
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