Askern vs Royston (Barnsley)

At £138,527, Askern undercuts Royston (barnsley) (£479,188) by around 71% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Askern is a flat at £63,500, while in Royston (barnsley) it is a flat at £189,143.

Residents of Askern experience less crime overall, with a rate of 116.4 per 1,000 versus 173.9 per 1,000 in Royston (barnsley). The most common crime category in Askern is violent-crime, while in Royston (barnsley) it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

→Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Of the 3 schools in Askern, 66.7% are in the top two inspection bands. In Royston (barnsley), which has 4 schools, the figure is 100%.

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Royston (barnsley) averages 426.8 Mbps – ahead of Askern's 356.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.1% of premises in Askern and 98.9% in Royston (barnsley). Gigabit availability stands at 66.1% in Askern and 81.3% in Royston (barnsley).

→Royston (barnsley) is the faster of the two by 20% on average download speed (427 vs 356 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Askern leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.4 (C), while Royston (barnsley) averages 70.3 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,390 in Askern and £1,130 in Royston (barnsley). 59.7% of homes in Askern have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.8% in Royston (barnsley).

→Royston (barnsley) has more energy-efficient housing — 60.8% reach band C or above, vs 59.7% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £29,931.4 in Askern and £29,779.5 in Royston (barnsley). The median age is 47.5 in Askern and 43.2 in Royston (barnsley). Owner-occupancy is 67.7% in Askern versus 62.5% in Royston (barnsley). Employment rates stand at 56.6% in Askern and 56.6% in Royston (barnsley).

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