Askern vs Walton (Wakefield)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Askern is about 71% cheaper on average. Walton (wakefield) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Walton (wakefield) edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Askern
£138,527
Walton (Wakefield)
£479,188
Crime Rate
Askern
116.4
Walton (Wakefield)
109.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Askern
66.7%
Walton (Wakefield)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Askern
356.2
Walton (Wakefield)
459.8
EPC Rating
Askern
70.4
Walton (Wakefield)
70.9
Median Income
Askern
£29,931
Walton (Wakefield)
£30,276
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberBuyers will find Askern more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £138,527 versus £479,188 in Walton (wakefield). The most affordable entry point in Askern is a flat at £63,500, while in Walton (wakefield) it is a flat at £189,143.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 66% pricier in Walton (wakefield) (£189,143 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 HumberCrime is lower in Walton (wakefield) (109 per 1,000) compared to Askern (116.4 per 1,000), a 7% difference. The most common crime category in Askern is violent-crime, while in Walton (wakefield) 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 Walton (wakefield): 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.
Walton (Wakefield) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Askern | Walton (Wakefield) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 1 |
| Primary | 3 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 66.7% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Walton (wakefield) enjoy 459.8 Mbps on average, while Askern lags behind at 356.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.1% of premises in Askern and 97.8% in Walton (wakefield). Gigabit availability stands at 66.1% in Askern and 90.5% in Walton (wakefield).
Walton (wakefield) is the faster of the two by 29% on average download speed (460 vs 356 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Walton (wakefield) is band C (score 70.9), ahead of Askern's band C (score 70.4). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,390 in Askern and £1,132 in Walton (wakefield). 59.7% of homes in Askern have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64% in Walton (wakefield).
Walton (wakefield) has more energy-efficient housing — 64% reach band C or above, vs 59.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Askern has a population of 5,439 while Walton (wakefield) has 3,266. Median household income is £30,276 in Walton (wakefield) and £29,931.4 in Askern. The median age is 47.5 in Askern and 41.5 in Walton (wakefield). Employment rates stand at 56.6% in Askern and 57% in Walton (wakefield).
| Indicator | Askern | Walton (Wakefield) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,439 | 3,266 |
| Median Age | 47.5 | 41.5 |
| Median Household Income | £29,931.4 | £30,276 |
| Employment Rate | 56.6% | 57% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.7% | 59.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.8% | 29.5% |
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