Bawtry vs Dinnington (Rotherham)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Dinnington (rotherham) offers lower property prices by roughly 49%. Bawtry has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bawtry edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bawtry
£291,552
Dinnington (Rotherham)
£196,299
Crime Rate
Bawtry
116.5
Dinnington (Rotherham)
138.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bawtry
100.0%
Dinnington (Rotherham)
40.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bawtry
234.5
Dinnington (Rotherham)
444.2
EPC Rating
Bawtry
70.9
Dinnington (Rotherham)
70.2
Median Income
Bawtry
£29,870
Dinnington (Rotherham)
£27,965
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberThe average house price in Dinnington (rotherham) is £196,299, which is 49% less than Bawtry at £291,552. The most affordable entry point in Bawtry is a flat at £131,667, while in Dinnington (rotherham) it is a flat at £82,143.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 92% pricier in Bawtry (£211,500 vs £110,343).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Dinnington (rotherham) prices grew faster — 42% vs 27%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberWith 116.5 offences per 1,000 people, Bawtry is the safer of the two – 19% lower than Dinnington (rotherham)'s 138.5 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bawtry is violent-crime, while in Dinnington (rotherham) 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 HumberBawtry has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 40% in Dinnington (rotherham). Bawtry has 1 schools in total, while Dinnington (rotherham) has 5.
Bawtry School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Dinnington (Rotherham) School Inspection Breakdown
40% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bawtry | Dinnington (Rotherham) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 5 |
| Primary | 1 | 4 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 40% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Dinnington (rotherham) offers faster average downloads at 444.2 Mbps, compared to 234.5 Mbps in Bawtry. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 85.9% of premises in Bawtry and 98.1% in Dinnington (rotherham). Gigabit availability stands at 38.8% in Bawtry and 86.4% in Dinnington (rotherham).
Dinnington (rotherham) is the faster of the two by 89% on average download speed (444 vs 235 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Bawtry are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.9 (band C) versus 70.2 (band C) in Dinnington (rotherham). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,212 in Bawtry and £1,066 in Dinnington (rotherham). 62% of homes in Bawtry have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.5% in Dinnington (rotherham).
Dinnington (rotherham) has more energy-efficient housing — 62.5% reach band C or above, vs 62% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,870.3 in Bawtry and £27,965 in Dinnington (rotherham). The median age is 44.8 in Bawtry and 43.3 in Dinnington (rotherham). Employment rates stand at 55.3% in Bawtry and 54.6% in Dinnington (rotherham). Owner-occupancy is 66.2% in Bawtry versus 63.6% in Dinnington (rotherham).
| Indicator | Bawtry | Dinnington (Rotherham) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,408 | 11,209 |
| Median Age | 44.8 | 43.3 |
| Median Household Income | £29,870.3 | £27,965 |
| Employment Rate | 55.3% | 54.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.2% | 63.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 24% | 23.1% |
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