Askern vs Sprotbrough
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Askern is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 53% lower. Sprotbrough has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Sprotbrough edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Askern
£138,527
Sprotbrough
£291,794
Crime Rate
Askern
116.4
Sprotbrough
116.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Askern
66.7%
Sprotbrough
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Askern
356.2
Sprotbrough
414
EPC Rating
Askern
70.4
Sprotbrough
70.6
Median Income
Askern
£29,931
Sprotbrough
£30,329
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberProperty in Sprotbrough commands an average of £291,794, compared with £138,527 in Askern – a difference of 53%. The most affordable entry point in Askern is a flat at £63,500, while in Sprotbrough it is a semi-detached at £212,349.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 52% pricier in Sprotbrough (£236,667 vs £113,500).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Askern prices grew faster — 63% vs 28%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberSprotbrough has a crime rate of 116.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Askern at 116.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Askern is violent-crime, while in Sprotbrough 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 Sprotbrough, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 66.7% in Askern. There are 3 schools in Askern and 3 in Sprotbrough.
Askern School Inspection Breakdown
66.7% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Sprotbrough School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Askern | Sprotbrough |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 3 |
| Primary | 3 | 3 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 66.7% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 414.0 Mbps in Sprotbrough and 356.2 Mbps in Askern. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.1% of premises in Askern and 97.8% in Sprotbrough. Gigabit availability stands at 66.1% in Askern and 79% in Sprotbrough.
Sprotbrough is the faster of the two by 16% on average download speed (414 vs 356 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Sprotbrough, scoring 70.6 on average (band C) compared to 70.4 (band C) in Askern. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,390 in Askern and £1,114 in Sprotbrough. 59.7% of homes in Askern have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60% in Sprotbrough.
Sprotbrough has more energy-efficient housing — 60% reach band C or above, vs 59.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,329 in Sprotbrough and £29,931.4 in Askern. The median age is 47.5 in Askern and 43.5 in Sprotbrough. Employment rates stand at 56.6% in Askern and 55.4% in Sprotbrough. Owner-occupancy is 67.7% in Askern versus 62.5% in Sprotbrough. Askern has a population of 5,439 and Sprotbrough has 7,546.
| Indicator | Askern | Sprotbrough |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,439 | 7,546 |
| Median Age | 47.5 | 43.5 |
| Median Household Income | £29,931.4 | £30,329 |
| Employment Rate | 56.6% | 55.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.7% | 62.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.8% | 23% |
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