Barnby Dun vs Bentley (Doncaster)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.0 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberAt £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%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberResidents 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in Yorkshire and the HumberOf 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.
| Metric | Barnby Dun | Bentley (Doncaster) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 4 |
| Primary | 1 | 4 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 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).
| Indicator | Barnby Dun | Bentley (Doncaster) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,264 | 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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