Town comparison
Askern vs Maltby
Which is better to live in? 13.3 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Askern is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 17% lower. Maltby has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Maltby edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Askern
£138,527
Maltby
£167,550
Crime Rate
Askern
116.4
Maltby
90.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Askern
66.7%
Maltby
83.3%
Avg Download Speed
Askern
356.2
Maltby
451.4
EPC Rating
Askern
70.4
Maltby
70.6
Median Income
Askern
£29,931
Maltby
£29,076
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberProperty in Maltby commands an average of £167,550, compared with £138,527 in Askern – a difference of 17%. The most affordable entry point in Askern is a flat at £63,500, while in Maltby it is a flat at £98,421.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 35% pricier in Maltby (£98,421 vs £63,500).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Askern prices grew faster — 63% vs 42%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberMaltby has a crime rate of 90.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 28% lower than Askern at 116.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Askern is violent-crime, while in Maltby 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 HumberFamilies may prefer Maltby, where 83.3% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 66.7% in Askern. There are 3 schools in Askern and 6 in Maltby.
Askern School Inspection Breakdown
66.7% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Maltby School Inspection Breakdown
83.3% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Askern | Maltby |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 6 |
| Primary | 3 | 5 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 66.7% | 83.3% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 451.4 Mbps in Maltby and 356.2 Mbps in Askern. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.1% of premises in Askern and 97.8% in Maltby. Gigabit availability stands at 66.1% in Askern and 88.7% in Maltby.
Maltby is the faster of the two by 27% on average download speed (451 vs 356 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Maltby leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.6 (C), while Askern averages 70.4 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,390 in Askern and £1,080 in Maltby. 59.7% of homes in Askern have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.8% in Maltby.
Maltby has more energy-efficient housing — 61.8% reach band C or above, vs 59.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,931.4 in Askern and £29,075.5 in Maltby. The median age is 47.5 in Askern and 43.3 in Maltby. Owner-occupancy is 67.7% in Askern versus 63.2% in Maltby. Employment rates stand at 56.6% in Askern and 54.8% in Maltby.
| Indicator | Askern | Maltby |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,439 | 16,305 |
| Median Age | 47.5 | 43.3 |
| Median Household Income | £29,931.4 | £29,075.5 |
| Employment Rate | 56.6% | 54.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.7% | 63.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.8% | 22.9% |
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