Town comparison
Askern vs Woodend
Which is better to live in? 13.4 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Property in Askern is about 79% cheaper on average. Woodend has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Woodend edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Askern
£138,527
Woodend
£659,375
Crime Rate
Askern
116.4
Woodend
116.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Askern
66.7%
Woodend
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Askern
356.2
Woodend
464.2
EPC Rating
Askern
70.4
Woodend
70.9
Median Income
Askern
£29,931
Woodend
£30,276
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberThe average house price in Askern is £138,527, which is 79% less than Woodend at £659,375. The most affordable entry point in Askern is a flat at £63,500, while in Woodend it is a detached at £541,250.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 59% pricier in Woodend (£541,250 vs £219,769).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Woodend prices grew faster — 78% vs 63%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberWith 116.1 offences per 1,000 people, Woodend is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Askern's 116.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Askern is violent-crime, while in Woodend 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 HumberWoodend has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 66.7% in Askern. Askern has 3 schools in total, while Woodend has 3.
Askern School Inspection Breakdown
66.7% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Woodend School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Askern | Woodend |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 3 |
| Primary | 3 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 66.7% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Woodend offers faster average downloads at 464.2 Mbps, compared to 356.2 Mbps in Askern. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.1% of premises in Askern and 96.5% in Woodend. Gigabit availability stands at 66.1% in Askern and 91.8% in Woodend.
Woodend is the faster of the two by 30% on average download speed (464 vs 356 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Woodend are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.9 (band C) versus 70.4 (band C) in Askern. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,390 in Askern and £1,132 in Woodend. 59.7% of homes in Askern have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64% in Woodend.
Woodend has more energy-efficient housing — 64% reach band C or above, vs 59.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,276 in Woodend and £29,931.4 in Askern. The median age is 47.5 in Askern and 41.5 in Woodend. Employment rates stand at 56.6% in Askern and 57% in Woodend. Owner-occupancy is 67.7% in Askern versus 59.8% in Woodend.
| Indicator | Askern | Woodend |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,439 | 3,489 |
| 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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