Living in Adwick le Street: Liveability Score 42/100
Last updated 7 August 2026
Our overall score for Adwick le Street is 42/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 96/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Safety falls furthest short: 21/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.
That makes it the 8th highest-scoring of the 9 places in the DN5 postcode district. The DN5 district averages 53/100, putting Adwick le Street 11 points below its own postcode area. Its broadband score runs 13 points above the DN5 district's 83/100. For the surrounding area, see DN5 postcode district.
Settlement area
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Score breakdown
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House Prices
Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only
| Type | Median price | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| All dwellings | £154,000 | 104 |
| Detached | £244,000 | 22 |
| Semi-detached | £155,500 | 54 |
| Terraced | £110,000 | 27 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)
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Frequently asked questions
Is Adwick le Street a nice place to live?
Adwick le Street has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Adwick le Street is 42/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.
How safe is Adwick le Street?
Crime levels in Adwick le Street are high relative to the national average. Our safety score is 21/100. There were 3,157 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.
What are the best schools in Adwick le Street?
Among the top-rated schools in Adwick le Street are Adwick Primary School, Carcroft Primary School and Highfields Primary Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 8 rated schools in Adwick le Street in total.
What are house prices like in Adwick le Street?
The current median house price in Adwick le Street is £154,000, around 46% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £244,000, semi-detached £155,500, terraced £110,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 7%. There were 104 sales recorded in the past 12 months.
Adwick le Street in context
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