Bentley (Doncaster) vs Brampton (Rotherham)

Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.8 miles apart.

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The verdict

Brampton (rotherham) is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 48% lower. Brampton (rotherham) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bentley (doncaster) edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Bentley (Doncaster)

£263,762

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Brampton (Rotherham)

£178,130

Crime Rate

Bentley (Doncaster)

116.4

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Brampton (Rotherham)

90.5

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Bentley (Doncaster)

100.0%

Brampton (Rotherham)

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

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Bentley (Doncaster)

414

Brampton (Rotherham)

381.5

EPC Rating

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Bentley (Doncaster)

70.6

Brampton (Rotherham)

70.2

Median Income

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Bentley (Doncaster)

£30,329

Brampton (Rotherham)

£29,219

House Prices (2025)

Most affordable in Yorkshire and the Humber

Property in Bentley (doncaster) commands an average of £263,762, compared with £178,130 in Brampton (rotherham) – a difference of 48%. The most affordable entry point in Bentley (doncaster) is a terraced at £125,503, while in Brampton (rotherham) it is a flat at £99,375.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 126% pricier in Bentley (doncaster) (£629,932 vs £279,036).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Bentley (doncaster) prices grew faster — 58% vs 43%.

Crime & Safety

Safest in Yorkshire and the Humber

Brampton (rotherham) has a crime rate of 90.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 29% lower than Bentley (doncaster) at 116.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bentley (doncaster) is violent-crime, while in Brampton (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 Humber

Families may prefer Bentley (doncaster), where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Brampton (rotherham). There are 4 schools in Bentley (doncaster) and 1 in Brampton (rotherham).

Bentley (Doncaster) School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 4 schools (4 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Brampton (Rotherham) School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Metric	Bentley (Doncaster)	Brampton (Rotherham)
Total Schools	4	1
Primary	4	1
Secondary	0	0
% Top two bands	100%	100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 414.0 Mbps in Bentley (doncaster) and 381.5 Mbps in Brampton (rotherham). Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.8% of premises in Bentley (doncaster) and 98.6% in Brampton (rotherham). Gigabit availability stands at 79% in Bentley (doncaster) and 70.4% in Brampton (rotherham).

Bentley (doncaster) is the faster of the two by 9% on average download speed (414 vs 382 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Energy efficiency favours Bentley (doncaster), scoring 70.6 on average (band C) compared to 70.2 (band C) in Brampton (rotherham). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,114 in Bentley (doncaster) and £1,100 in Brampton (rotherham). 60% of homes in Bentley (doncaster) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.7% in Brampton (rotherham).

Brampton (rotherham) has more energy-efficient housing — 60.7% reach band C or above, vs 60% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £30,329 in Bentley (doncaster) and £29,218.5 in Brampton (rotherham). The median age is 43.5 in Bentley (doncaster) and 43.4 in Brampton (rotherham). Employment rates stand at 55.4% in Bentley (doncaster) and 55.2% in Brampton (rotherham). Owner-occupancy is 62.5% in Bentley (doncaster) versus 63% in Brampton (rotherham). Bentley (doncaster) has a population of 12,044 and Brampton (rotherham) has 4,620.

Indicator	Bentley (Doncaster)	Brampton (Rotherham)
Population	12,044	4,620
Median Age	43.5	43.4
Median Household Income	£30,329	£29,218.5
Employment Rate	55.4%	55.2%
Owner Occupied	62.5%	63%
Degree-Level Qualified	23%	23.2%

Location

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Bentley (doncaster) and Brampton (rotherham)?

Bentley (doncaster) and Brampton (rotherham) are approximately 9.8 miles apart as the crow flies.

Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Bentley (doncaster) or Brampton (rotherham)?

Brampton (rotherham) is cheaper, with an average house price of £178,130.

Is Bentley (doncaster) or Brampton (rotherham) safer?

Brampton (rotherham) has the lower crime rate at 90.5 per 1,000 residents.

Which has better schools, Bentley (doncaster) or Brampton (rotherham)?

Bentley (doncaster) has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.

Which has faster broadband, Bentley (doncaster) or Brampton (rotherham)?

Bentley (doncaster) has faster average broadband at 414.0 Mbps.

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