Town comparison
Askern vs South Elmsall
Which is better to live in? 6.0 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Property in Askern is about 42% cheaper on average. Askern has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, South Elmsall edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Askern
£138,527
South Elmsall
£237,623
Crime Rate
Askern
116.4
South Elmsall
194.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Askern
66.7%
South Elmsall
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Askern
356.2
South Elmsall
474.5
EPC Rating
Askern
70.4
South Elmsall
70.4
Median Income
Askern
£29,931
South Elmsall
£29,087
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberBuyers will find Askern more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £138,527 versus £237,623 in South Elmsall. The most affordable entry point in Askern is a flat at £63,500, while in South Elmsall it is a flat at £70,667.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 23% pricier in South Elmsall (£177,032 vs £136,448).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, South Elmsall prices grew faster — 102% vs 63%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberWith 116.4 offences per 1,000 people, Askern is the safer of the two – 67% lower than South Elmsall's 194 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Askern is violent-crime, while in South Elmsall 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 South Elmsall: 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.
South Elmsall School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Askern | South Elmsall |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 5 |
| Primary | 3 | 4 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 66.7% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in South Elmsall enjoy 474.5 Mbps on average, while Askern lags behind at 356.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.1% of premises in Askern and 97.7% in South Elmsall. Gigabit availability stands at 66.1% in Askern and 94.1% in South Elmsall.
South Elmsall is the faster of the two by 33% on average download speed (475 vs 356 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Askern is band C (score 70.4), ahead of South Elmsall's band C (score 70.4). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,390 in Askern and £1,126 in South Elmsall. 59.7% of homes in Askern have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.8% in South Elmsall.
South Elmsall has more energy-efficient housing — 62.8% reach band C or above, vs 59.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Askern has a population of 5,439 while South Elmsall has 11,187. Median household income is £29,931.4 in Askern and £29,087 in South Elmsall. The median age is 47.5 in Askern and 42.9 in South Elmsall. Employment rates stand at 56.6% in Askern and 57.3% in South Elmsall.
| Indicator | Askern | South Elmsall |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,439 | 11,187 |
| Median Age | 47.5 | 42.9 |
| Median Household Income | £29,931.4 | £29,087 |
| Employment Rate | 56.6% | 57.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.7% | 62.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.8% | 24.3% |
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