Bawtry vs Dunscroft and Hatfield
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Dunscroft And Hatfield is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 102% lower. Bawtry has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bawtry edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bawtry
£291,552
Dunscroft and Hatfield
£144,660
Crime Rate
Bawtry
116.5
Dunscroft and Hatfield
116.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bawtry
100.0%
Dunscroft and Hatfield
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bawtry
234.5
Dunscroft and Hatfield
425.8
EPC Rating
Bawtry
70.9
Dunscroft and Hatfield
70.9
Median Income
Bawtry
£29,870
Dunscroft and Hatfield
£30,186
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberProperty in Bawtry commands an average of £291,552, compared with £144,660 in Dunscroft And Hatfield – a difference of 102%. The most affordable entry point in Bawtry is a flat at £131,667, while in Dunscroft And Hatfield it is a terraced at £116,333.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 82% pricier in Bawtry (£211,500 vs £116,333).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Dunscroft And Hatfield prices grew faster — 37% vs 27%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberBawtry has a crime rate of 116.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Dunscroft And Hatfield at 116.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bawtry is violent-crime, while in Dunscroft And Hatfield 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 Bawtry, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Dunscroft And Hatfield. There are 1 schools in Bawtry and 5 in Dunscroft And Hatfield.
Bawtry School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Dunscroft and Hatfield School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bawtry | Dunscroft and Hatfield |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 5 |
| Primary | 1 | 4 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 425.8 Mbps in Dunscroft And Hatfield and 234.5 Mbps in Bawtry. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 85.9% of premises in Bawtry and 96% in Dunscroft And Hatfield. Gigabit availability stands at 38.8% in Bawtry and 82.9% in Dunscroft And Hatfield.
Dunscroft And Hatfield is the faster of the two by 82% on average download speed (426 vs 235 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Bawtry leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.9 (C), while Dunscroft And Hatfield averages 70.9 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,212 in Bawtry and £1,093 in Dunscroft And Hatfield. 62% of homes in Bawtry have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.2% in Dunscroft And Hatfield.
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 Dunscroft And Hatfield and £29,870.3 in Bawtry. The median age is 44.8 in Bawtry and 43.4 in Dunscroft And Hatfield. Owner-occupancy is 66.2% in Bawtry versus 62.8% in Dunscroft And Hatfield. Employment rates stand at 55.3% in Bawtry and 54.9% in Dunscroft And Hatfield.
| Indicator | Bawtry | Dunscroft and Hatfield |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,408 | 13,026 |
| 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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