Bentley (Doncaster) vs Brinsworth

Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.3 miles apart.

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The verdict

Brinsworth is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 45% lower. Bentley (doncaster) 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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Brinsworth

£181,502

Crime Rate

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Bentley (Doncaster)

116.4

Brinsworth

121.4

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

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Bentley (Doncaster)

100.0%

Brinsworth

80.0%

Avg Download Speed

Bentley (Doncaster)

414

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Brinsworth

459.6

EPC Rating

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Bentley (Doncaster)

70.6

Brinsworth

Median Income

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Bentley (Doncaster)

£30,329

Brinsworth

£29,076

House Prices (2025)

Most affordable in Yorkshire and the Humber

Property in Bentley (doncaster) commands an average of £263,762, compared with £181,502 in Brinsworth – a difference of 45%. The most affordable entry point in Bentley (doncaster) is a terraced at £125,503, while in Brinsworth it is a flat at £117,500.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 140% pricier in Bentley (doncaster) (£629,932 vs £262,733).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Bentley (doncaster) prices grew faster — 58% vs 38%.

Crime & Safety

Safest in Yorkshire and the Humber

Bentley (doncaster) has a crime rate of 116.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 4% lower than Brinsworth at 121.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bentley (doncaster) is violent-crime, while in Brinsworth 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 80% in Brinsworth. There are 4 schools in Bentley (doncaster) and 5 in Brinsworth.

Bentley (Doncaster) School Inspection Breakdown

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

Brinsworth School Inspection Breakdown

80% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Metric	Bentley (Doncaster)	Brinsworth
Total Schools	4	5
Primary	4	4
Secondary	0	1
% Top two bands	100%	80%

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 459.6 Mbps in Brinsworth and 414.0 Mbps in Bentley (doncaster). Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.8% of premises in Bentley (doncaster) and 96.4% in Brinsworth. Gigabit availability stands at 79% in Bentley (doncaster) and 90.6% in Brinsworth.

Brinsworth is the faster of the two by 11% on average download speed (460 vs 414 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Energy efficiency favours Bentley (doncaster), scoring 70.6 on average (band C) compared to 70 (band C) in Brinsworth. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,114 in Bentley (doncaster) and £1,063 in Brinsworth. 60% of homes in Bentley (doncaster) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62% in Brinsworth.

Brinsworth has more energy-efficient housing — 62% reach band C or above, vs 60% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £30,329 in Bentley (doncaster) and £29,075.5 in Brinsworth. The median age is 43.5 in Bentley (doncaster) and 42.2 in Brinsworth. Employment rates stand at 55.4% in Bentley (doncaster) and 53.8% in Brinsworth. Owner-occupancy is 62.5% in Bentley (doncaster) versus 61% in Brinsworth. Bentley (doncaster) has a population of 12,044 and Brinsworth has 9,538.

Indicator	Bentley (Doncaster)	Brinsworth
Population	12,044	9,538
Median Age	43.5	42.2
Median Household Income	£30,329	£29,075.5
Employment Rate	55.4%	53.8%
Owner Occupied	62.5%	61%
Degree-Level Qualified	23%	28.2%

Location

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Bentley (doncaster) and Brinsworth?

Bentley (doncaster) and Brinsworth are approximately 13.3 miles apart as the crow flies.

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

Brinsworth is cheaper, with an average house price of £181,502.

Is Bentley (doncaster) or Brinsworth safer?

Bentley (doncaster) has the lower crime rate at 116.4 per 1,000 residents.

Which has better schools, Bentley (doncaster) or Brinsworth?

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

Which has faster broadband, Bentley (doncaster) or Brinsworth?

Brinsworth has faster average broadband at 459.6 Mbps.

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