Adwick le Street vs Bentley (Doncaster)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 2.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Adwick Le Street is about 15% cheaper on average. Bentley (doncaster) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Adwick Le Street edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Adwick le Street
£225,351
Bentley (Doncaster)
£263,762
Crime Rate
Adwick le Street
116.6
Bentley (Doncaster)
116.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Adwick le Street
100.0%
Bentley (Doncaster)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Adwick le Street
356.2
Bentley (Doncaster)
414
EPC Rating
Adwick le Street
70.4
Bentley (Doncaster)
70.6
Median Income
Adwick le Street
£29,931
Bentley (Doncaster)
£30,329
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberBuyers will find Adwick Le Street more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £225,351 versus £263,762 in Bentley (doncaster). The most affordable entry point in Adwick Le Street is a terraced at £153,333, while in Bentley (doncaster) it is a terraced at £125,503.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 60% pricier in Bentley (doncaster) (£629,932 vs £249,625).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bentley (doncaster) prices grew faster — 58% vs -65%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberCrime is lower in Bentley (doncaster) (116.4 per 1,000) compared to Adwick Le Street (116.6 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Adwick Le Street is violent-crime, while in Bentley (doncaster) 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 Adwick Le Street: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Bentley (doncaster).
Adwick le Street School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 7 schools (6 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Bentley (Doncaster) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (4 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Adwick le Street | Bentley (Doncaster) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 7 | 4 |
| Primary | 6 | 4 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Bentley (doncaster) enjoy 414.0 Mbps on average, while Adwick Le Street lags behind at 356.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.1% of premises in Adwick Le Street and 97.8% in Bentley (doncaster). Gigabit availability stands at 66.1% in Adwick Le Street and 79% in Bentley (doncaster).
Bentley (doncaster) is the faster of the two by 16% on average download speed (414 vs 356 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Bentley (doncaster) is band C (score 70.6), ahead of Adwick Le Street's band C (score 70.4). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,390 in Adwick Le Street and £1,114 in Bentley (doncaster). 59.7% of homes in Adwick Le Street have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60% in Bentley (doncaster).
Bentley (doncaster) has more energy-efficient housing — 60% reach band C or above, vs 59.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Adwick Le Street has a population of 18,326 while Bentley (doncaster) has 12,044. Median household income is £30,329 in Bentley (doncaster) and £29,931.4 in Adwick Le Street. The median age is 47.5 in Adwick Le Street and 43.5 in Bentley (doncaster). Employment rates stand at 56.6% in Adwick Le Street and 55.4% in Bentley (doncaster).
| Indicator | Adwick le Street | Bentley (Doncaster) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 18,326 | 12,044 |
| Median Age | 47.5 | 43.5 |
| Median Household Income | £29,931.4 | £30,329 |
| Employment Rate | 56.6% | 55.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.7% | 62.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.8% | 23% |
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