Town comparison
Askern vs Thorpe Willoughby
Which is better to live in? 10.8 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Askern is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 45% lower. Thorpe Willoughby has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Thorpe Willoughby edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Askern
£138,527
Thorpe Willoughby
£252,871
Crime Rate
Askern
116.4
Thorpe Willoughby
47.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Askern
66.7%
Thorpe Willoughby
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Askern
356.2
Thorpe Willoughby
435
EPC Rating
Askern
70.4
Thorpe Willoughby
70.4
Median Income
Askern
£29,931
Thorpe Willoughby
£30,117
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberProperty in Thorpe Willoughby commands an average of £252,871, compared with £138,527 in Askern – a difference of 45%. The most affordable entry point in Askern is a flat at £63,500, while in Thorpe Willoughby it is a semi-detached at £199,444.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 46% pricier in Thorpe Willoughby (£210,545 vs £113,500).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Askern prices grew faster — 63% vs -16%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberThorpe Willoughby has a crime rate of 47.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 146% lower than Askern at 116.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Askern is violent-crime, while in Thorpe Willoughby 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 Thorpe Willoughby, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 66.7% in Askern. There are 3 schools in Askern and 1 in Thorpe Willoughby.
Askern School Inspection Breakdown
66.7% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Thorpe Willoughby School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Askern | Thorpe Willoughby |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 1 |
| Primary | 3 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 66.7% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 435.0 Mbps in Thorpe Willoughby and 356.2 Mbps in Askern. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.1% of premises in Askern and 95.5% in Thorpe Willoughby. Gigabit availability stands at 66.1% in Askern and 85.1% in Thorpe Willoughby.
Thorpe Willoughby is the faster of the two by 22% on average download speed (435 vs 356 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Askern leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.4 (C), while Thorpe Willoughby averages 70.4 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,390 in Askern and £1,412 in Thorpe Willoughby. 59.7% of homes in Askern have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.8% in Thorpe Willoughby.
Thorpe Willoughby has more energy-efficient housing — 59.8% reach band C or above, vs 59.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,117.4 in Thorpe Willoughby and £29,931.4 in Askern. The median age is 47.5 in Askern and 48.2 in Thorpe Willoughby. Owner-occupancy is 67.7% in Askern versus 69% in Thorpe Willoughby. Employment rates stand at 56.6% in Askern and 56.6% in Thorpe Willoughby.
| Indicator | Askern | Thorpe Willoughby |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,439 | 3,482 |
| Median Age | 47.5 | 48.2 |
| Median Household Income | £29,931.4 | £30,117.4 |
| Employment Rate | 56.6% | 56.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.7% | 69% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.8% | 33.8% |
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