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Bentley (Doncaster) vs Crowle (North Lincolnshire)

Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.6 miles apart.

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The verdict

Property in Bentley (doncaster) is about 6% cheaper on average. Crowle (north Lincolnshire) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bentley (doncaster) edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Bentley (Doncaster)

£263,762

Crowle (North Lincolnshire)

£280,437

Crime Rate

Bentley (Doncaster)

116.4

Crowle (North Lincolnshire)

76.1

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Bentley (Doncaster)

100.0%

Crowle (North Lincolnshire)

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Bentley (Doncaster)

414

Crowle (North Lincolnshire)

404.5

EPC Rating

Bentley (Doncaster)

70.6

Crowle (North Lincolnshire)

71

Median Income

Bentley (Doncaster)

£30,329

Crowle (North Lincolnshire)

£30,308

The average house price in Bentley (doncaster) is £263,762, which is 6% less than Crowle (north Lincolnshire) at £280,437. The most affordable entry point in Bentley (doncaster) is a terraced at £125,503, while in Crowle (north Lincolnshire) it is a flat at £110,000.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: flat homes are 93% pricier in Bentley (doncaster) (£212,500 vs £110,000).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Bentley (doncaster) prices grew faster — 58% vs 45%.

Crime is lower in Crowle (north Lincolnshire) (76.1 per 1,000) compared to Bentley (doncaster) (116.4 per 1,000), a 53% difference. The most common crime category in Bentley (doncaster) is violent-crime, while in Crowle (north Lincolnshire) it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Bentley (doncaster) has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Crowle (north Lincolnshire). Bentley (doncaster) has 4 schools in total, while Crowle (north Lincolnshire) has 3.

Bentley (Doncaster) School Inspection Breakdown

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

Crowle (North Lincolnshire) School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricBentley (Doncaster)Crowle (North Lincolnshire)
Total Schools43
Primary42
Secondary01
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Bentley (doncaster) offers faster average downloads at 414.0 Mbps, compared to 404.5 Mbps in Crowle (north Lincolnshire). Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.8% of premises in Bentley (doncaster) and 93.8% in Crowle (north Lincolnshire). Gigabit availability stands at 79% in Bentley (doncaster) and 78.1% in Crowle (north Lincolnshire).

Bentley (doncaster) is the faster of the two by 2% on average download speed (414 vs 405 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Homes in Crowle (north Lincolnshire) are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71 (band C) versus 70.6 (band C) in Bentley (doncaster). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,114 in Bentley (doncaster) and £1,321 in Crowle (north Lincolnshire). 60% of homes in Bentley (doncaster) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.2% in Crowle (north Lincolnshire).

Crowle (north Lincolnshire) has more energy-efficient housing — 63.2% reach band C or above, vs 60% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £30,329 in Bentley (doncaster) and £30,308 in Crowle (north Lincolnshire). The median age is 43.5 in Bentley (doncaster) and 46.4 in Crowle (north Lincolnshire). Employment rates stand at 55.4% in Bentley (doncaster) and 54% in Crowle (north Lincolnshire). Owner-occupancy is 62.5% in Bentley (doncaster) versus 68.9% in Crowle (north Lincolnshire).

IndicatorBentley (Doncaster)Crowle (North Lincolnshire)
Population12,0443,969
Median Age43.546.4
Median Household Income£30,329£30,308
Employment Rate55.4%54%
Owner Occupied62.5%68.9%
Degree-Level Qualified23%26.6%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Bentley (doncaster) and Crowle (north Lincolnshire)?
Bentley (doncaster) and Crowle (north Lincolnshire) are approximately 13.6 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Bentley (doncaster) or Crowle (north Lincolnshire)?
Bentley (doncaster) is cheaper, with an average house price of £263,762.
Is Bentley (doncaster) or Crowle (north Lincolnshire) safer?
Crowle (north Lincolnshire) has the lower crime rate at 76.1 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Bentley (doncaster) or Crowle (north Lincolnshire)?
Bentley (doncaster) has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Bentley (doncaster) or Crowle (north Lincolnshire)?
Bentley (doncaster) has faster average broadband at 414.0 Mbps.

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