Town comparison
Askern vs Howden
Which is better to live in? 14.8 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Askern wins on house prices with a 50% gap. Howden has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Howden edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Askern
£138,527
Howden
£276,195
Crime Rate
Askern
116.4
Howden
51.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Askern
66.7%
Howden
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Askern
356.2
Howden
408.4
EPC Rating
Askern
70.4
Howden
70.4
Median Income
Askern
£29,931
Howden
£30,180
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberAt £138,527, Askern undercuts Howden (£276,195) by around 50% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Askern is a flat at £63,500, while in Howden it is a flat at £139,161.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 54% pricier in Howden (£139,161 vs £63,500).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Askern prices grew faster — 63% vs 35%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberResidents of Howden experience less crime overall, with a rate of 51 per 1,000 versus 116.4 per 1,000 in Askern. The most common crime category in Askern is violent-crime, while in Howden 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 Howden, which has 3 schools, the figure is 100%.
Askern School Inspection Breakdown
66.7% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Howden School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Askern | Howden |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 3 |
| Primary | 3 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 66.7% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Howden averages 408.4 Mbps – ahead of Askern's 356.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.1% of premises in Askern and 92.3% in Howden. Gigabit availability stands at 66.1% in Askern and 79.1% in Howden.
Howden is the faster of the two by 15% on average download speed (408 vs 356 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Askern leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.4 (C), while Howden averages 70.4 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,390 in Askern and £1,366 in Howden. 59.7% of homes in Askern have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.2% in Howden.
Howden has more energy-efficient housing — 60.2% reach band C or above, vs 59.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,180.2 in Howden and £29,931.4 in Askern. The median age is 47.5 in Askern and 47.4 in Howden. Owner-occupancy is 67.7% in Askern versus 68.2% in Howden. Employment rates stand at 56.6% in Askern and 56.2% in Howden.
| Indicator | Askern | Howden |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,439 | 4,572 |
| 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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