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Barnby Dun vs Bentley (Doncaster)

Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.0 miles apart.

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The verdict

When it comes to cost of living, Barnby Dun wins on house prices with a 11% gap. Barnby Dun has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Barnby Dun edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Barnby Dun

£233,638

Bentley (Doncaster)

£263,762

Crime Rate

Barnby Dun

116.4

Bentley (Doncaster)

116.4

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Barnby Dun

100.0%

Bentley (Doncaster)

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Barnby Dun

413.8

Bentley (Doncaster)

414

EPC Rating

Barnby Dun

70.9

Bentley (Doncaster)

70.6

Median Income

Barnby Dun

£30,186

Bentley (Doncaster)

£30,329

At £233,638, Barnby Dun undercuts Bentley (doncaster) (£263,762) by around 11% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Barnby Dun is a terraced at £181,667, while in Bentley (doncaster) it is a terraced at £125,503.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 55% pricier in Bentley (doncaster) (£629,932 vs £281,500).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Bentley (doncaster) prices grew faster — 58% vs 33%.

Residents of Barnby Dun experience less crime overall, with a rate of 116.4 per 1,000 versus 116.4 per 1,000 in Bentley (doncaster). The most common crime category in Barnby Dun 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.

Of the 1 schools in Barnby Dun, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Bentley (doncaster), which has 4 schools, the figure is 100%.

Barnby Dun School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 1 school (1 primary) 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.

MetricBarnby DunBentley (Doncaster)
Total Schools14
Primary14
Secondary00
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Bentley (doncaster) averages 414.0 Mbps – ahead of Barnby Dun's 413.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.7% of premises in Barnby Dun and 97.8% in Bentley (doncaster). Gigabit availability stands at 79.8% in Barnby Dun 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

Barnby Dun leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.9 (C), while Bentley (doncaster) averages 70.6 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,093 in Barnby Dun and £1,114 in Bentley (doncaster). 61.2% of homes in Barnby Dun have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60% in Bentley (doncaster).

Barnby Dun 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 Barnby Dun. The median age is 43.4 in Barnby Dun and 43.5 in Bentley (doncaster). Owner-occupancy is 62.8% in Barnby Dun versus 62.5% in Bentley (doncaster). Employment rates stand at 54.9% in Barnby Dun and 55.4% in Bentley (doncaster).

IndicatorBarnby DunBentley (Doncaster)
Population3,26412,044
Median Age43.443.5
Median Household Income£30,186£30,329
Employment Rate54.9%55.4%
Owner Occupied62.8%62.5%
Degree-Level Qualified22.7%23%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Barnby Dun and Bentley (doncaster)?
Barnby Dun and Bentley (doncaster) are approximately 4.0 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Barnby Dun or Bentley (doncaster)?
Barnby Dun is cheaper, with an average house price of £233,638.
Is Barnby Dun or Bentley (doncaster) safer?
Barnby Dun has the lower crime rate at 116.4 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Barnby Dun or Bentley (doncaster)?
Barnby Dun has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Barnby Dun or Bentley (doncaster)?
Bentley (doncaster) has faster average broadband at 414.0 Mbps.

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