Town Pop. 5,556

Living in Askern: Liveability Score 40/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Askern scores 40/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband is where Askern most outperforms the national norm: 98/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Safety falls furthest short: 22/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

Among the 6 scored places sharing the DN6 postcode district, Askern ranks 3rd. On broadband specifically, Askern sits 17 points above the DN6 district figure of 81/100. That sits 10 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: DN6 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
22
212.9 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 409 crimes
↑ 121% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 205 crimes
↑ 143% above national average
Other theft 113 crimes
↑ 227% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 109 crimes
↑ 188% above national average
Public order 78 crimes
↑ 115% above national average
other 269 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 90 crimes
  2. 2 Kirkhouse Green Road 43 crimes
  3. 3 Lakeside Rise 39 crimes

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

Environment
56
Air Quality NO₂ 6.8 · PM2.5 7 · PM10 12.5 µg/m³
71
Green Space 19
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 5

Services

Schools
30
3 schools in area · 8 within 4km
2Good1Requires Improvement
  • Askern Littlemoor Infant AcademyPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Askern Moss Road Infant AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Spa Academy AskernPrimary · inspected 2023
    Requires Improvement

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

Healthcare
41
A&E departmentsDoncaster Royal Infirmary5.6 mi
Pontefract Hospital7.8 mi
Goole and District Hospital12.5 mi
Hospital waitsDoncaster And Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust0.1 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs77.5%
2 GP surgeries in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,781 patients per GP
1dentist2pharmacies

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
98
Full fibre (FTTP)94.3%
available across Doncaster
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 160 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
28
Employment rate56.5%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.5%Unemployed3.2%Retired21%Student4.1%Other inactive15.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial27.4%Skilled & technical34.3%Routine & elementary38.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications25.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)12%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.1%Level 3 (A levels)16.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)22.4%Apprenticeship5.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership62.9%
Among the most-deprived 20% 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
30
Adwick 3.2 mi
Kirk Sandall 4.7 mi
Bentley (South Yorkshire) 4.9 mi
J38 A1(M) 3.4 mi
J38 A1(M) 3.8 mi
J37 A1(M) 5.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
17
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes Some 3
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Adequate 13
Takeaways Adequate 5
Fitness None

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £150,000 41
Semi-detached £143,000 23
Terraced £124,500 12
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£88k £129k £170k £210k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Campsall 36 1.3 mi away ⇄
Norton (Doncaster) 43 1.5 mi away ⇄
Moss 28 2.2 mi away ⇄
Adwick le Street 42 3.2 mi away ⇄
Kirk Smeaton and Little Smeaton 37 3.2 mi away ⇄
Toll Bar 44 3.3 mi away ⇄
Barnby Dun 0 3.5 mi away ⇄
Womersley 31 4.0 mi away ⇄
Arksey 54 4.2 mi away ⇄
Whitley (Selby) 40 4.6 mi away ⇄
Bentley (Doncaster) 56 4.9 mi away ⇄
Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe 54 4.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Askern a nice place to live?

Askern has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Askern is 40/100, 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 Askern?

Crime levels in Askern are high relative to the national average. Our safety score is 22/100. There were 1,183 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Askern?

Among the top-rated schools in Askern are Askern Littlemoor Infant Academy and Askern Moss Road Infant Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Askern in total.

What are house prices like in Askern?

The current median house price in Askern is £150,000, around 47% below the England and Wales average. By property type: semi-detached £143,000, terraced £124,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 16%. There were 41 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Askern

DN6 41 ⇄

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