Armthorpe vs Bentley (Doncaster)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 3.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Armthorpe is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 17% lower. Bentley (doncaster) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bentley (doncaster) edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Armthorpe
£219,555
Bentley (Doncaster)
£263,762
Crime Rate
Armthorpe
116.6
Bentley (Doncaster)
116.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Armthorpe
75.0%
Bentley (Doncaster)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Armthorpe
413.8
Bentley (Doncaster)
414
EPC Rating
Armthorpe
70.9
Bentley (Doncaster)
70.6
Median Income
Armthorpe
£30,186
Bentley (Doncaster)
£30,329
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberProperty in Bentley (doncaster) commands an average of £263,762, compared with £219,555 in Armthorpe – a difference of 17%. The most affordable entry point in Armthorpe is a flat at £98,904, while in Bentley (doncaster) it is a terraced at £125,503.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 59% pricier in Bentley (doncaster) (£629,932 vs £260,758).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Armthorpe prices grew faster — 75% vs 58%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberBentley (doncaster) has a crime rate of 116.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Armthorpe at 116.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Armthorpe 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 HumberFamilies may prefer Bentley (doncaster), where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 75% in Armthorpe. There are 5 schools in Armthorpe and 4 in Bentley (doncaster).
Armthorpe School Inspection Breakdown
75% of 5 schools (4 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 | Armthorpe | Bentley (Doncaster) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 4 |
| Primary | 4 | 4 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 75% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 414.0 Mbps in Bentley (doncaster) and 413.8 Mbps in Armthorpe. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.7% of premises in Armthorpe and 97.8% in Bentley (doncaster). Gigabit availability stands at 79.8% in Armthorpe and 79% in Bentley (doncaster).
Bentley (doncaster) is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (414 vs 414 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Armthorpe, scoring 70.9 on average (band C) compared to 70.6 (band C) in Bentley (doncaster). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,093 in Armthorpe and £1,114 in Bentley (doncaster). 61.2% of homes in Armthorpe have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60% in Bentley (doncaster).
Armthorpe has more energy-efficient housing — 61.2% reach band C or above, vs 60% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,329 in Bentley (doncaster) and £30,186 in Armthorpe. The median age is 43.4 in Armthorpe and 43.5 in Bentley (doncaster). Employment rates stand at 54.9% in Armthorpe and 55.4% in Bentley (doncaster). Owner-occupancy is 62.8% in Armthorpe versus 62.5% in Bentley (doncaster). Armthorpe has a population of 14,161 and Bentley (doncaster) has 12,044.
| Indicator | Armthorpe | Bentley (Doncaster) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,161 | 12,044 |
| Median Age | 43.4 | 43.5 |
| Median Household Income | £30,186 | £30,329 |
| Employment Rate | 54.9% | 55.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 62.8% | 62.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 22.7% | 23% |
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