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Bawtry vs Dunscroft and Hatfield

Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.9 miles apart.

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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

Property 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%.

Bawtry 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.

Families 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.

MetricBawtryDunscroft and Hatfield
Total Schools15
Primary14
Secondary01
% Top two bands100%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.

IndicatorBawtryDunscroft and Hatfield
Population3,40813,026
Median Age44.843.4
Median Household Income£29,870.3£30,186
Employment Rate55.3%54.9%
Owner Occupied66.2%62.8%
Degree-Level Qualified24%22.7%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Bawtry and Dunscroft And Hatfield?
Bawtry and Dunscroft And Hatfield are approximately 9.9 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Bawtry or Dunscroft And Hatfield?
Dunscroft And Hatfield is cheaper, with an average house price of £144,660.
Is Bawtry or Dunscroft And Hatfield safer?
Bawtry has the lower crime rate at 116.5 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Bawtry or Dunscroft And Hatfield?
Bawtry has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Bawtry or Dunscroft And Hatfield?
Dunscroft And Hatfield has faster average broadband at 425.8 Mbps.

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