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Bentley (Doncaster) vs Carlton in Lindrick

Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.9 miles apart.

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The verdict

Carlton In Lindrick is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 26% lower. Carlton In Lindrick has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bentley (doncaster) edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Bentley (Doncaster)

£263,762

Carlton in Lindrick

£210,046

Crime Rate

Bentley (Doncaster)

116.4

Carlton in Lindrick

78.6

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Bentley (Doncaster)

100.0%

Carlton in Lindrick

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Bentley (Doncaster)

414

Carlton in Lindrick

409.6

EPC Rating

Bentley (Doncaster)

70.6

Carlton in Lindrick

70.8

Median Income

Bentley (Doncaster)

£30,329

Carlton in Lindrick

£28,357

Property in Bentley (doncaster) commands an average of £263,762, compared with £210,046 in Carlton In Lindrick – a difference of 26%. The most affordable entry point in Bentley (doncaster) is a terraced at £125,503, while in Carlton In Lindrick it is a flat at £93,000.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 134% pricier in Bentley (doncaster) (£629,932 vs £268,873).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Bentley (doncaster) prices grew faster — 58% vs 47%.

Carlton In Lindrick has a crime rate of 78.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 48% lower than Bentley (doncaster) at 116.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bentley (doncaster) is violent-crime, while in Carlton In Lindrick 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 Bentley (doncaster), where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Carlton In Lindrick. There are 4 schools in Bentley (doncaster) and 2 in Carlton In Lindrick.

Bentley (Doncaster) School Inspection Breakdown

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

Carlton in Lindrick School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricBentley (Doncaster)Carlton in Lindrick
Total Schools42
Primary42
Secondary00
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 414.0 Mbps in Bentley (doncaster) and 409.6 Mbps in Carlton In Lindrick. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.8% of premises in Bentley (doncaster) and 96% in Carlton In Lindrick. Gigabit availability stands at 79% in Bentley (doncaster) and 78.3% in Carlton In Lindrick.

Bentley (doncaster) is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (414 vs 410 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Carlton In Lindrick leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.8 (C), while Bentley (doncaster) averages 70.6 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,114 in Bentley (doncaster) and £1,170 in Carlton In Lindrick. 60% of homes in Bentley (doncaster) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.6% in Carlton In Lindrick.

Carlton In Lindrick has more energy-efficient housing — 62.6% reach band C or above, vs 60% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £30,329 in Bentley (doncaster) and £28,356.5 in Carlton In Lindrick. The median age is 43.5 in Bentley (doncaster) and 44.5 in Carlton In Lindrick. Owner-occupancy is 62.5% in Bentley (doncaster) versus 65.9% in Carlton In Lindrick. Employment rates stand at 55.4% in Bentley (doncaster) and 55.5% in Carlton In Lindrick.

IndicatorBentley (Doncaster)Carlton in Lindrick
Population12,0445,460
Median Age43.544.5
Median Household Income£30,329£28,356.5
Employment Rate55.4%55.5%
Owner Occupied62.5%65.9%
Degree-Level Qualified23%24.3%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Bentley (doncaster) and Carlton In Lindrick?
Bentley (doncaster) and Carlton In Lindrick are approximately 12.9 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Bentley (doncaster) or Carlton In Lindrick?
Carlton In Lindrick is cheaper, with an average house price of £210,046.
Is Bentley (doncaster) or Carlton In Lindrick safer?
Carlton In Lindrick has the lower crime rate at 78.6 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Bentley (doncaster) or Carlton In Lindrick?
Bentley (doncaster) has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Bentley (doncaster) or Carlton In Lindrick?
Bentley (doncaster) has faster average broadband at 414.0 Mbps.

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