Bawtry vs Doncaster
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Doncaster is about 31% cheaper on average. Bawtry has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bawtry edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bawtry
£291,552
Doncaster
£223,181
Crime Rate
Bawtry
116.5
Doncaster
116.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bawtry
100.0%
Doncaster
95.2%
Avg Download Speed
Bawtry
234.5
Doncaster
489.8
EPC Rating
Bawtry
70.9
Doncaster
70.9
Median Income
Bawtry
£29,870
Doncaster
£30,186
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberThe average house price in Doncaster is £223,181, which is 31% less than Bawtry at £291,552. The most affordable entry point in Bawtry is a flat at £131,667, while in Doncaster it is a flat at £114,266.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 79% pricier in Bawtry (£211,500 vs £118,343).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Doncaster prices grew faster — 28% vs 27%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberWith 116.5 offences per 1,000 people, Bawtry is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Doncaster's 116.5 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bawtry is violent-crime, while in 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 HumberBawtry has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 95.2% in Doncaster. Bawtry has 1 schools in total, while Doncaster has 28.
Bawtry School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Doncaster School Inspection Breakdown
95.2% of 28 schools (21 primary, 7 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bawtry | Doncaster |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 28 |
| Primary | 1 | 21 |
| Secondary | 0 | 7 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 95.2% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Doncaster offers faster average downloads at 489.8 Mbps, compared to 234.5 Mbps in Bawtry. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 85.9% of premises in Bawtry and 99% in Doncaster. Gigabit availability stands at 38.8% in Bawtry and 97.7% in Doncaster.
Doncaster is the faster of the two by 109% on average download speed (490 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 70.9 (band C) in Doncaster. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,212 in Bawtry and £1,093 in Doncaster. 62% of homes in Bawtry have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.2% in Doncaster.
Bawtry has more energy-efficient housing — 62% reach band C or above, vs 61.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,186 in Doncaster and £29,870.3 in Bawtry. The median age is 44.8 in Bawtry and 43.4 in Doncaster. Employment rates stand at 55.3% in Bawtry and 54.9% in Doncaster. Owner-occupancy is 66.2% in Bawtry versus 62.8% in Doncaster.
| Indicator | Bawtry | Doncaster |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,408 | 87,094 |
| Median Age | 44.8 | 43.4 |
| Median Household Income | £29,870.3 | £30,186 |
| Employment Rate | 55.3% | 54.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.2% | 62.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 24% | 22.7% |
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