Town Pop. 18,712

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.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
21
168.7 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Violence and sexual offences 1,161 crimes
↑ 86% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 563 crimes
↑ 98% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 352 crimes
↑ 176% above national average
Vehicle crime 238 crimes
↑ 165% above national average
Public order 181 crimes
↑ 49% above national average
other 662 crimes
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  1. 1 Supermarket 131 crimes
  2. 2 York Road 62 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 60 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
56
Air Quality NO₂ 8.5 · PM2.5 7.2 · PM10 13.3 µg/m³
69
Green Space 26
Parks Ample 10
Sports Pitches Ample 9
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Ample 3
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens Ample 5
Playgrounds Ample 8

Services

Schools
41
8 schools in area · 12 within 4km
7Good1Ungraded
  • Adwick Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2019
    Good
  • Carcroft Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Highfields Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Outwood Academy AdwickSecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Outwood Primary Academy WoodlandsPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Owston Park Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • St Joseph and St Teresa's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • North Ridge Community SchoolSpecial · inspected 2024
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
27
A&E departmentsDoncaster Royal Infirmary3.3 mi
Pontefract Hospital7.8 mi
Rotherham Hospital Urgent Care Center/A&E11.4 mi
Hospital waitsDoncaster And Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust0.7 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs77.5%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,657 patients per GP
3dentists7pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
96
Full fibre (FTTP)94.3%
available across Doncaster
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
98.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
98.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 400 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
24
Employment rate53.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Employed53.9%Unemployed3.5%Retired23.1%Student3.5%Other inactive16%
Professional & managerial25.5%Skilled & technical32.7%Routine & elementary41.8%
No qualifications27.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)12.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.4%Level 3 (A levels)16.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)19.2%Apprenticeship6.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership60.8%
Among the most-deprived 22% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
66
Council tax Doncaster · 2026-27
A £1,445
B £1,686
C £1,927
D £2,168
E £2,650
F £3,132
G £3,613
H £4,336
Energy Yorkshire region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Yorkshire Water
Average bill regional £437/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
55
Adwick 0.5 mi
Bentley (South Yorkshire) 2.7 mi
South Elmsall 4.1 mi
J38 A1(M) 0.9 mi
J38 A1(M) 1 mi
J37 A1(M) 2.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
18
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 10
Retail Shopping Some 5
Takeaways Some 3
Fitness Some 1

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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
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£91k £148k £207k £265k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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.

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